When do Baby Growth Spurts Occur
Watching a baby grow into a fine young child is one of the most inexplicable joys a parent could ever experience. There are various stages of growth that your child undergoes and these are commonly called ‘milestones’ that your baby achieves. Certain milestones, such as first words and the first few steps are achieved over a period of time. While these milestones are being achieved, you will also notice that your baby has grown bigger with the passage of time. Growth spurts occur continuously during the early years and there is no definitive baby growth spurts timeline for the same. The most accelerated baby growth spurts ages are between four and seven years, where your baby now tends to shed all the baby fat and grow into a lean, healthy child.
While keeping a check on baby growth chart, weeks may go by without any major development, and there may be a period of time when your child suddenly begins to gain height. Baby growth spurts 6 months after the baby is born are not uncommon and it is at this time where your child may begin to experience a slight pain in the limbs, indicating that growth is taking place. To expect baby growth spurts 6 weeks after your baby is born is rather unlikely, and you will definitely know when your baby has grown. The most common way of knowing that your baby is growing is when you see them outgrowing the clothes that they fit into so easily, at an earlier point of time. Read more on growth percentile calculator
Growth spurts can be rather painful for a child and parents must be aware to the fact that their babies are feeling some form of discomfort. Massaging their hands and legs down with soothing oils in the night will help to relax the body and reduce the amount of pain being experienced. Similarly, allowing a toddler to soak in a hot bath for a few minutes will ease the discomfort being experienced due to the occurrence of growth spurts. Children thrive on love and affection and a little genuine attention paid to them can heal anything from a scratch, to discomfort felt during a growth spurt. Giving your baby the reassurance that everything will be well, and that it is all a part of the process of growing up, is the best thing you can do to help him or her overcome the pain that is caused by growth spurts.
Submitted by N on February 2, 2011 at 10:20
