Child Development Stages

What You Have to Know about Child Development Stages

Executive Summary by Mary Boakyewaa and P. Banas

Child Development Stages

As your child grows and matures she follows along a certain sequence of child development stages. Although each child learns at their own pace and some children reach child development stages sooner than others, the children learn to conquer one stage and then move on to the next stage. These child development stages are sometimes referred to as developmental milestones.

Parents who are aware of child development stages have realistic expectations as to what their child can and cannot do. Knowledge in child development stages can also take some of the guesswork and frustration out of parenting. It is also fun to watch your child conquer child development stages and move on to the next phase in their growth and development.

As newborn babies grow, these are the various stages of development those they go through:

1-4 Months

• At this age, the baby's average length is 50.8 - 68.6 cm, with a growth rate of about 2.54 cm per month.

• The average weight is .7.9 - 16 lb and the growth rate is about 0.24 - 0.48 lb per week.

• The baby breathes using the abdominal muscles.

• The legs may be slightly bowed.

• The baby's eyes begin to move in unison with each other.

• The baby can grasp things with the entire hand.

• The baby's movements are jerky, random, and uncoordinated.

4-8 Months

• At this age of child development stages, the babies' average length is 69.8 - 73.7 cm, with a growth rate of 1.3 cm per month.

• The weight gain rate is about one lb per month.

• The breathing continues to be abdominal.

• Teeth begin to appear, with the lower and upper incisors sprouting first.

• The bowing of the legs gradually disappears.

• The true color of the eyes becomes established.

• The blinking reflex develops.

• The baby can use the finger and thumb grip to pick up objects.

• The baby develops the tendency to put things in the mouth.

• At this age, the baby can sit without help using the arms for support.

8-12 Months

• At this age of child development stages, babies usually achieve almost one and half times the length at birth.

• The average weight is 21.12 lb, which increases by about one lb per month.

• The baby continues to use abdominal muscles for breathing.

 • Both eyes can now function in unison and the child can see objects that are15 to 20 feet away.

• The baby reaches out to take objects with one hand.

• The child examines new things by using a finger to poke and press.

• At this age, the child starts trying to stand.

• The child also starts crawling, using the hands.

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Organic Baby Food

A Healthy Baby with Healthy Organic Baby Food

Executive Summary by Crizza Reyes

Organic Baby Food

Every parent wanted to impart in their child good nutritional habits. It needs to start early and some parents are beginning to help their babies learn to love healthier foods by feeding them organic baby food. Most of us have discovered the nutritional and health benefits associated with eating foods that are grown organically. The items that are used in the organic baby food are grown in a specific ways as to ensure that no chemicals or preservatives of any kind come in contact with the food. 

Healthy organic baby food is really a great choice to parents who wants to make certain that they know exactly what is good for their baby. Food that is grown in an organic environment can consist of everything from fruit to meat to nuts. For parents who are juggling a new baby as well as a career, the already made organic baby food is usually more appealing. It comes in the same containers as the traditional baby food that we've all grown accustomed to seeing on store shelves. With many grocery chains now selling organic items including baby food, a parent can usually find it next to the other baby food items.

Before, I was raised on normal, old fashioned, and run of the mill Gerber baby food. Back then, organic baby food did not exist. There certainly was not organic baby clothing like there is today. So when my wife decided that we would feed the kid organic baby foods, I was not pleased. Our budget was pretty tight as it was, and getting baby organic food did not seem that important to me. I was in great physical health and I had been raised on conventionally grown foods.

Research has shown that pollen from genetically modified food is much more likely to cause food sensitivities and food allergies. Organic baby food is really the only way to protect against these kinds of health problems.

As a reminder to parents who wants to feed their infant homemade food, they need a few supplies such as a well stocked pantry. You need to purchase fresh organic baby food if you want to make organic baby food by yourself. Many parents find it easiest to prepare all the organic baby food they'll need for the week in one afternoon. Others prefer to cook meals for the entire family and then blend up some of that to make the baby food.

Whether or not, it is because of the organic baby food, our baby is quite healthy. Teaching them to eat organic food, avoid sweets and junk food, and exercise daily will make them grow up healthy. 

Here are six simple steps to make your own healthy organic baby food:

1. Purchase organic fruits and vegetables.

2. Wash your supplies in hot, soapy water in order to sterilize them.

3. Place peeled, cored and sliced fruit or veggies into a skillet with just enough water to cover them.

4. Steam the pieces until they are tender and puree them in the blender. Add water, if needed.

5. Place the puree in ice cube trays, and cover it in plastic wrap keep it fresh.

6. Place the tray in a ziplock bag, seal it and place it in the freezer within 48 hours.

Voila! You've just made the healthiest food available for your baby!

When freezing organic baby food, make sure you write the date and the name of the food on the bag so you can identify its contents and throw out any food that has been frozen longer than three months.

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