During the period leading up to birth, the expectant mother monitors the development of the baby in her womb through continuous examinations. However, the follow-up continues for a long time after the birth. Because it is necessary to monitor the development of the baby. So, how should the baby’s development according to the month or how to monitor the baby’s development month by month?
Month by Month Baby Development Monitoring Before 1 Year of Age
First of all , the physical and mental development of every baby is not the same. However, as a result of research on infant health and infant development, a baby development chart has been obtained with data such as how much a baby should weigh at 1 month of age or how tall it should be. This table gives an important idea for monitoring the baby’s development. There are also some general characteristics for what the baby can do according to the month. You can follow your baby’s development by following this information. In addition, our physician will do continuous monitoring and baby development is monitored at family health centers .
Physical Development of Babies Month by Month Until 1 Year of Age
The development chart* of babies is exciting. Because they change in many ways in just one month. So, how many cm should be the height of a 3-month-old baby girl, what should be the weight and height of a 6-month-old baby, or how many cm should be the height of a 9-month-old baby..
*The values given reflect an average. Small differences are considered normal.
3 Month Baby’s Physical Development
In this 3rd month, with the newborn period behind you, your baby is happier because he or she is getting used to the world.
| 3 Month Baby Girl and Boy Physical Development | ||
| 3 Month Baby Girl Development | 3 Month Baby Boy Development | |
| Weight | 5.5kg | 6kg |
| Boy | 59cm | 61cm |
| Head Circumference | 39.5cm | 40.5cm |
6 Month Baby’s Physical Development
This stage, when your baby can sit up, signals the beginning of a more playful period.
| 6 Monthly Physical Development of Baby Girl and Baby Boy | ||
| 6 Month Baby Girl Development | 6 Month Baby Boy Development | |
| Weight | 7.25kg | 7.70kg |
| Boy | 65.5cm | 67cm |
| Head Circumference | 42.2cm | 43.3cm |
9 Month Baby’s Physical Development
He struggles to stand up and his maverick behavior is adorable.
| 9 Month Baby Girl and Boy Physical Development | ||
| 9 Month Baby Girl Development | 9 Month Baby Boy Development | |
| Weight | 8kg | 8.8kg |
| Boy | 68.5cm | 70cm |
| Head Circumference | 48.8cm | 45cm |
12 Month Baby’s Physical Development
The first steps of the new walking feet are very sweet and should increase precautions as the borders are lifted.
| 12 Months Physical Development of Baby Girl and Baby Boy | ||
| 12 Month Baby Girl Development | 12 Month Baby Boy Development | |
| Weight | 9.5 kg | 10.5kg |
| Boy | 73.7cm | 74cm |
| Head Circumference | 44.9cm | 46.1cm |
What can babies do until they are 1 year old?
Babies’ emotional and behavioral development can be monitored as well as their physical development . So what can they do or not do in baby development month by month?
What can 3-month-old babies do?
Can see far away, recognize his/her mother, respond with a smile, make eye contact, clap. Holds head upright, puts hands and objects in mouth. Follows objects and recognizes strangers.
What can 6-month-old babies do?
Can sit, focus on objects, perceive depth. can say repetitive syllables such as “dad”, “mom”. Can sit with support from hands while lying face down. Can hold his/her own bottle.
What can 9-month-old babies do?
Searches for the source of sound. Uses meaningful words but cannot form sentences. Crawls on its own and can stand by holding on. Can play ball.
What can 12-month-old babies do?
Can start walking. Can follow one-step commands, may have tantrums. Climbs on the bed or on the couch. Climb up and down. Recognizes his/her mother and father. May shy away from strangers.
Proper nutrition is very important for the development of the baby. Using a bottle that does not cause gas while giving breast milk or follow-on milk helps the baby to feed without discomfort, especially during the first three months.