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Your 35 Week Old Baby - Development, Milestones & Care
By now, it has been almost nine months since you came home from the hospital holding your bundle of joy. For your 35 week-old baby, growth spurts would have been common- even though you do not remember much of the last nine months, your baby would have grown leaps and bounds.
A 35 Week-Old Baby's Development
By this time, your baby will have improved a lot in terms of motor development. His pincer grasp will be stronger than ever, so it will be possible for him to feed himself by holding the bottle. He can also grasp small food items from the plate and feed himself, so encourage this as much as possible- it may lead to him having more food and accepting it better.
At this age, your child is also a keen listener. He is sure to be listening to every conversation you have with him and will try imitating your voice and sounds. This means that his babble is more structured, and sounds more like a conversation at this age. His first words might already have been said, as he would have learnt the meaning of simple sounds like ‘no’, ‘milk’, ‘mama’ and ‘dada’. He might also be able to understand parts of what you speak to him, as he will most likely respond to simple requests like ‘give me that’ or ‘no’.
Cognitive skills of the child also increase a lot, as the child will now be able to work out various aspects of the environment around him. A few weeks ago, the disappearance of his favourite ball would have resulted in the baby crying uncontrollably- however, your child will now sit and try to understand where the ball has rolled away.
Motor skills, especially movement, will also have developed considerably. Your child will be able to crawl around at a faster pace and stand up using support around him. Some kids may even walk at this age, either using support or fall down after a few steps. Either way, falling down becomes a way of life for the child- so keep an eye on him!
Your baby will be likely to gain a sense of independence, as his improved movement and motor skills combine. He is more likely to crawl for a toy to get it himself, rather than wait for you to bring it or cry out for you.
In order to hone his understanding of the world as much as possible, it is important that you speak to him as much as possible. He is sure to listen to everything you say, so help him associate various words to their meanings.
[Also Read: 8 Months Old Baby Development]
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Your baby will start interacting with you more, and thus you will be able to play simple games with him.
If you roll a ball over to him, he will roll it back to you- after giggling, of course.
Your baby will be able to stand up using furniture, and maybe even walk a few steps holding the furniture as support.
His babble is more likely to sound like real conversation, and he would have understood the basics of conversation like having to wait for a pause to speak.
[Also Read: 8 Months Old Baby Milestones]
Feeding
Feeding behaviour of the baby may change dramatically around this time, as it did around 4 months ago. As a result of the many developmental changes occurring in the child, he can refuse to drink breast milk- this is also called a nursing strike. Due to this phenomenon, grandmothers and others advise the new generation of mothers to wean during this refusal- however, this is wrong. Breast milk is recommended for children up to the age of two years when weaning occurs on its own. It is a natural process that accelerates naturally as the baby gains independence.
Your baby’s interest in eating during the daytime can reduce during this time- it occurs because of the distraction of other activities in the day, and some other factors. Eating solids during the day is preferred, and breast milk is preferred for those leisurely night time feeds.
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Sleeping
In a 35 week old baby, sleep regression is a common occurrence. This means that the child will be unable to sleep through the night without any interruptions and will wake up during the night crying for attention. However, sleep regression is not the right term for this problem, as it implies that this is the first time this has been happening. Every time the baby goes through large developmental changes, it is common for the child to have an unstable sleep pattern. This holds true in the case of teething, rolling, crawling and even standing.
Sleeping through the night becomes a thing of the past, as the child is sure to wake up at odd hours craving attention. Co-sleeping will be a great idea to implement at this stage, as it can help the parents manage the child effectively without losing a lot of sleep. However, as the change occurs gradually, you will find that the baby sleeps better at night. This means that after a few days, you will be getting your sleep back- until the next development, of course.
[Also Read: 8 Months Old Baby Sleep Basics]
A 35 Week-Old Baby's Care Tips
Here are a few tips that can help you manage your child and also help him improve his motor and mental skills.
Talk to your baby as much as possible and try to give everything around him a name. This improves his understanding of the world, as he associates the sounds with something he sees around him. Also, speak his name as much as possible, so that he gets the impression that that particular sound is somehow related to his identity.
Read stories to your child and vary your tone to reflect emotions as much as possible. This gives him an idea about speech patterns, and how the sounds and tone are varied in order to convey different emotions.
Listen to your baby as much as possible and try to interact with him through conversation. Give him the impression that you are listening intently to his babbles and respond to it with your own words. If you think that he is asking for something, point to what he might want and ask him whether he wants it- wait for him to respond, always.
Improve his motor skills by playing simple games with him, and letting him move around the house as much as possible. However, ensure that your home is baby-proofed.
Tests and Vaccinations
During this period, you may have been scheduled for Hepatitis B and polio vaccines by the paediatrician. Both of these vaccines can be administered any time between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. However, all other major vaccinations will be scheduled after the baby has crossed the age of one.
Games and Activities
Games are extremely important for children at this age, as they can directly affect the cognitive and physical growth of the child. During bath time, you can play water games with your child using water and a few cups. Show your baby how he can fill a cup or a spoon with water, and pour it back into the bath. Encourage him to do it- this is a great way to improve his hand-eye coordination.
Play some familiar music to your child and see if he recognises these sounds. Soon, your child will start ‘singing’ along himself, with a range of wonderful sounds conveying his delight.
You can also take your child to the outdoors a lot, even if it to your local park. Make sure to point out things to him and say their name out loud. This not only helps improve her spatial skills but also helps form word associations in her mind.
When to Consult a Doctor
As a mother, there are few things that trump your motherly instinct. Therefore, if you feel that there is something wrong in the way your child is behaving, you will be better off seeing a doctor- it is best to be safe rather than sorry. Vaccinations are a must too, and if your child is affected by any disease, even if it is a simple cold, for too long, pay the doctor a visit.
Your child is well on his way to becoming a toddler by now, with his ability to walk and talk starting to develop at a breakneck pace. This is also the time when the baby is most playful, so make sure you put aside plenty of time for bonding with him and to watch him do amazing things on his own.
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Mom Twinkle Khanna Shares 5 Funny Things MOST Indian Parents Do!
As Indian parents, we are willing to sacrifice everything for our kids and fight with the world for their happiness. But we also have some nuances and unique habits that make us different from any other kinds of parents in the world! Recently, in her newspaper column, mom and writer Twinkle Khanna shared some honest truths about Indian parents (herself included). While these are super funny, they are also super true!
Twinkle Khanna has been married to Akshay Kumar for over 16 years and is the mother to two children – son Aarav, who is now a teenager, and daughter Nitara who’s a cute little toddler. Over the years, she has become an inspiration for other fellow moms, by working hard on her writing and blogging. Today, she is a bestselling author and blogger renowned for penning stories full of wit and satire. She’s someone who doesn’t hesitate from speaking her mind, and for this, we are sure her husband and kids are very proud.
Recently, one Sunday, Twinkle had a conversation with her young son and his friend, who had come to visit along with his mother. Guess what the kids got on to discussing? Indian parents! During the course of this conversation, several funny things that Indian parents do and say came out in the open…
1. We Think Praising Our Kids too Much Will Give Them ‘Buri Nazar’
Twinkle’s mommy friend, who is also a mom entrepreneur, was talking about US President Donald Trump and how he recently tweeted about his daughter. Trump said that his daughter is a great person, always pushing him to do the right thing. Now, as Indian parents, while we love our kids a lot and accept that they give us the inspiration to be good, we do NOT always say this out loud. And the reason is simple: Nazar lag jaayegi. Check out what the kids feel about this:
“All Indian parents believe that if they say, ‘Oh my son is so smart!’ then from the skies above, nazar with a guidance missile attached will nosedive towards him and shatter his skull. You guys wouldn’t refer to your child as ‘a great person’ because of some ‘evil eye’ business.”
2. We Cannot Seem to Stop Comparing with Other Kids
There is no denying this – we just love to compare our children to other children. And it starts right from the time they are babies. My baby sleeps for longer than yours. My toddler has already started walking; what, the neighbour’s toddler is running?! We mean no harm when we do this; all we want is for our kids to be the best. However, our children tend to feel pressurised if we keep doing this over and over. Twinkle’s son Aarav said:
“Also, if he was Indian then the first thing he would have done would have been to compare his daughter to someone else’s daughter, like maybe wondering why Ivanka can’t be more like Malia Obama. Yes mom, all of you do this. Don’t you say, “Why can’t you be like Abhay? He is so polite!”
3. Our Nicknames for Our Children Are The Most Unique in The World
As Indian parents, naming our baby is a mighty big affair. Twinkle confesses how we “go through Sanskrit tomes, consult astrologers and after grave contemplation decide on an illustrious sounding name for our offspring.” However, “the moment the umbilical cord is cut, the name immediately changes to ‘Aru’ or ‘Pintu’ or something like that!” They sound cute, definitely, but when our kids grow up, they may actually find these less cute and more embarrassing. Her son complained:
“And also Ivanka would be called Ivu! What’s with all the embarrassing nicknames!”
Twinkle agrees that her son’s ‘accusation’ is not entirely unfounded. She calls her son Aru and her friend calls her son Golu! She took up this matter with husband Akshay.
“You know, our son is right about this pet name business too. Look at Akhilesh, such an imperial sounding name but guess what his father calls him, Tipu! I wonder if during their tiff, Mulayam told his son, ‘Arrey Tipu look at Lalu Prasad’s son Tej, that boy knows the meaning of respect, why can’t you be more like him?”
4. We Threaten Our Kids With ‘One Tight Slap’ and a Countdown
As a rough estimate, 8/10 of us parents are guilty of threatening kids with ‘one tight slap’ at least once a week! The slap never happens and we know it’s just a threat. But out it comes when the kids are being unruly or throwing food or refusing to listen. This, and the famous Indian countdown where the kids are supposed to listen to us at the count of 3, are the two most common methods we Indian parents use to discipline our kids. Check out what the kids had to say about our ‘threats’:
“And the threats that you guys keep making, ‘I will give you a tight slap now!’ What does that mean, mom? Otherwise would you give me a loose one, just flapping your hand around my face? And that famous countdown, ‘That’s it, you come here now, or you see what will happen, I am counting, bas 1, 2 and the last one is 3.’
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5. We Seriously Discuss All of The Above with Our Husbands
Well, let’s be honest. Many Indian Dads also follow many of the above ground rules. But they also prefer to just go along with the flow and not give much thought to the parenting style they follow. What matters is that the kids are happy and the rest is up to the mom to handle. Plus, it can be really difficult to extract a proper conversation when they are glued to the television screen! Twinkle also took up the discussion with her husband, as he sat watching TV.
“What do you think your parenting style is? I think it’s authoritative, and sometimes even permissive!”
Akshay was glued to the television screen. He replied, “Meri maa, I can’t think so much right now, it is whatever you give it permission to be!”
Twinkle’s observations about Indian parents are certainly funny, but they are also spot on. She says that as Indians, most of us tend to follow the authoritarian style of parenting. We make children follow the rules unquestioningly. Some of us are permissive parents who let their kids do whatever they want. The ideal parenting style, she feels, is somewhere in between – the authoritative parents.
These are the parents who definitely teach kids to follow rules and be disciplined. But they also explain the reasoning behind the rules and are willing to negotiate a little when setting limits. They use more positive reinforcement as opposed to threats. This style of bringing up kids, and research agrees with this, is the best to ensure that they grow up to become happy and well-adjusted.
So, how many of these funny things do you find yourself doing as well? Come on, tell us the truth in the comments – after all, along with having our own funny habits, Indian parents are also among the most indulgent and loving. We are all doing a great job and these little things only add spice to the journey! Read more
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Nowadays, many children we see are not at all interested in eating a full-fledged thali including roti, sabji, daal n rice..
Rather they want chips, chocolates,namkeen etc..
My daughter is no different.
I thought, how do I give her proteins n vitamins during the day?
So I decided to give her whatever she likes..
Milk, 2 almonds or walnuts..
Breakfast- Poha, upma n a fruit..
Then roti, daal with veggies n curd rice for lunch.
Milk in evening
Then dinner includes sometimes rice or roti with paneer, rajma or chole,, occasionally..so this gives a blend of everything..n also in winters kesar milk.
Vegetables can be given with mixing them in paratha dough or carrot n radish mixed in daal.. don't force them to eat everything rather find an interesting way that they see the dish n ask to eat.
Also for evening snack, we can include- makhana (fox nuts) roasted n ghee..
Parmal chuda or nuts roasted...
Popcorn also can be made at home with homemade ghee or butter
Please avoid milk powders like Bournvita or Horlicks etc....rather you can put kesar n a pinch haldi in winters n eliachi in summers...please don't give milk more than two times as they will not eat food..
Soups are very good in winters, carrot, tomato, pumpkin beetroot soup..To avoid a cough n cold, I add tulsi juice in the soup..boil tulsi leaves in some water n then after the soup is made we can add this tulsi juice into it.
Please include ghee too in your lil one's meal..Ghee gives the strength to the body n also good cholesterol to the body..
Give them homemade chips n cakes, not that creamy layered cakes...the cream is not good for child's throat..
N yes, if your child is going to playschool, teach them to eat your meals on time..Thank you so much for reading the article.
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7 Golden Rules to Follow to Keep Holiday Weight Away!
All our favourite F words are round the corner(don't be naughty, Santa's watching!)- Food, festivities, fun and more food! While this is awesome for, the news may not be so good for our waistlines. How can we indulge in all the festive fun without having to detox for a month afterward?
Winters are full of festivity, fun, family and FOOD! We’d be lying if we said that we don’t binge a little extra during the festive season and in all honesty we think it’s okay to indulge a little!However, while it may be easier to tuck that new tummy bulge you are sporting under a baggy sweater, there are actually ways to get through the party season without having to do so.Yes, there is scrumptious food all around, Christmas sweets and cake being sent to your home, hot chocolate and cocktails also show up every now and then – what’s a girl to do? No wonder, gyms have such amazing holiday offers!
7 Golden Rules to Follow to Keep Holiday Weight Away!
While it may be tempting to go nuts on all the yummy stuff, it can take forever to get rid of it too.
This is why we’ve creating some simple rules to help you get through the holiday season without piling on extra pounds. And no - we won’t tell you to steer clear from that chocolate cake!
1. Understand yourself
How many times have you walked passed a bakery, the whiff of freshly baked goodies enticing you to go and sink your teeth into a soft, warm slice of cake? It sounds really simple to think we eat only when we are hungry but when there’s a bunch of treats all around, self-control takes a back seat. Take some time to listen to your body, because it’s very easy to mistake boredom, or random cravings for hunger. If you’re hungry enough to eat, for instance, a banana, (especially if you’re not particularly fond of bananas), go ahead and eat that cake, if not – well, let the feeling pass. If your hunger pangs are in play, eat. If not, it is just a craving.
2. Give it Time
This one is all about the mind – and after all, your mind is the master of it all! The cravings, the sudden need for a warm mug of hot chocolate (especially with the marshmallows floating on top) the extra cookie that’ll taste so very good – all of these urges, are, when you get down to it, conjured up by a mind that is telling you that the momentary taste, is worth the calories. When you’re hit by a craving you can’t seem to get yourself away from, give yourself 20 minutes - 20 minutes during which you do something else or ideally look at images of whatever you aspire to be, weight wise. If, at the end of those 20 minutes looking at your fitness goals, you still want the mug of hot chocolate, with or without the floating marshmallows, go ahead, and enjoy it – guilt free!
3. Drink More
Haha, Gotcha! We’re going to say what your mum and grandmom always told you – drink more water! So many of us mistake thirst for hunger. If after a full glass of water you are still hungry, then yes, reach out for something to eat. Having water first helps you avoid overeating. While it may be easier to drink 8-10 glasses of water in summer, winter is another story. With the nip in the air and no sweating, most of us forget to stay as hydrated as we need to be, a simple, rectifiable mistake that will help you eat only when you’re hungry.
4. Never Leave Home on an Empty Stomach
Heading out hungry is the easiest way to make bad eating choices. Eat something high in protein like an omelet or some hummus and pita before you step out. Protein keeps you full for longer, making it easier to politely shake your head when offered that fourth round of breadcrumb fried starters. Don’t think too much about the extra carbs and calories, if your protein intake is fine, at least you’re doing your body some good.
5. T’is the Season to Stay Hydrated
Drink wine or that yummy cocktail, it is the holiday season after all! But remember that for each glass (and try limiting these) of alcohol you consume, drink a glass of water. Alcohol is dehydrating; it could get you tipsy and super-hungry. With your senses dimmed, overeating or bingeing is very common. Drinking water will keep the holiday high away and keep the horrible hangovers at bay too.
6. Ignore That One Person
It is not easy to be conscious of your diet at a big gathering, mainly because of the food but also because there will always be someone who makes a big deal out of it. “Are you on a diet?” you’ll get asked, facing a pitiful set of eyes. Learn to ignore or not take offense to these people. You’ll get tired of answering to people, telling them you are not on a diet, but prefer to eat a little healthier.Besides, most people may tag you as a party pooper. The best thing to do is silently make the right choices for yourself and laugh off any snide comments.Remember, when your jeans still fit the next day, you’ll be glad you made those choices.
7. Say No to Processed and Packaged Food
We won’t say don’t have that plum cake, because Christmas comes only once a year! But strictly say no to anything that comes out of a packet.Consuming preservatives and sugar sources that are unknown are far more damaging to your system than good ole’ homemade cake! Besides, fresh food is so much yummier!
A little goes a long way when it comes to eating right and your body will thank you for it. There’s so much fun in the festive season without wreaking havoc to your body. There’s gifts, get-togethers, planning surprises for your little ones and so many happy memories to be added to your life. The best part is although many times we would believe otherwise, the best things in life are to be felt, not eaten!
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