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8 Months Old Baby Milestones
Your eight-month-old is now nearing the big one! Feeling nostalgic about how the last eight months have flown by? An eight-month-old can now combine their motor skills with their sensory awareness to explore and seek adventures. Their healthy growth accelerates their ability to move and coordinate. Your baby will now try to communicate with you much better and use words and language. Their curious little minds will raise their awareness of the environment around them and their antics will leave you amused on more occasions than one.
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8 Months Old Development Milestones Chart
ACHIEVED DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
EMERGING DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
Supports weight on both legs when upright
Stands holding support
Tracks moving objects
Tries to follow and catch moving objects
Manipulates objects by passing them between hands
Develops finer control of fingers for complex movements
Speaks words of simple syllables such as ‘M’, ‘D’, and ‘B.’
Improves on the range of spoken syllables
Understands basic repetitive instructions
Can understand a wider range of unique instructions
Says “mama” and “dada” to any parent
Uses the correct noun for each parent
Develops pincer grasp
Can use hand to grab objects
Displays separation anxiety
Becomes more enduring about separation
Gets into crawling position quite easily
Attempts getting into standing position on his own
Understands the purpose of personal objects
Remembers objects in the house
Major Milestones of 8 Months Old Baby
Your eight-month-old inching towards their first birthday just got a lot busier than before. Curiosity takes over from the moment they are awake, and every little thing piques their interest. It is time to baby-proof your house as many things could find their way into their tiny mouths. As far as diet is concerned, your baby is developing taste and demands certain kinds of solid foods. Your baby is crawling really fast, even trying to stand up with support and doing some incredible things that you would want to capture in your memory forever. She may now refer to her parents as “mama” and “dada” even if it is to the wrong parent!
Cognitive Development
Cognitive abilities pertain to the baby’s intellectual prowess, development of the brain and ability to comprehend things around her.
Linguistic Skills
Your baby can now speak basic syllables with “B’,’M’ and ‘D’. She can associate basic nouns to things and even respond to names of her siblings.
Curiosity
Constantly on the move, your baby will detect, investigate everything from household stuff to toys. Your baby will grab things, probe deeply to understand their functionality and try to decipher things.
Comprehends Basic Instructions
Your baby will learn and recall basic instructions and iteration used repeatedly. For example:- if you say “No” shaking your head, she will understand that it something that is not meant to be done and obey you.
Track Objects
Try dropping the ball and watch with awe when your baby trails the object until it stops moving. At this stage, infants develop capabilities to foresee the path of falling or moving objects.
Pointing to Things with the Index Finger
Your baby will now use their index finger to point at objects that interest them.
Testing Reasons and Outcomes
Your baby will not try to get to the bottom of any object by testing it to its limits. This could involve throwing them, hitting them or banging them. They love to get a response to their reactions, and you might see your little one dropping off her bottle very frequently.
Relating Objects
Your baby will not associate objects with their purpose. For, e.g.: even if you offer an empty cup, she may put it in her mouth. If you swaddle your baby in a blanket, he will fall asleep.
Physical Development
These developments relate to the gross motor skills, dexterity of the muscles and physical strength.
Sits without Support & Bear Weight When Held Upright
Your baby will now get into the sitting position effortlessly and also stand upright with her weight balanced on her legs when you support.
Develops Pincer Grasp
This is the ability to grasp an object using the first two fingers and thumb. Increase in arm strength and muscle growth enable the baby to pick up an object manipulate it and drop it.
Chew Food
Your baby will have her first few teeth by now and will try to chew on foods. Try giving foods which are boiled and not raw. They will work on their reflexes to mince food inside their mouth.
Rolls in both directions and crawls
Your baby can do a 180-degree flip on either side when placed on her tummy. Between seven to ten months babies crawl at an effortless speed.
Improved Vision
Enhanced vision aids your baby to judge the distance between two objects and coordinate their vision with their limb muscles. They can judge where they are crawling towards and evade obstacles.
Social and Emotional Development Milestones
Your baby will now become more involved socially and emotionally. These accomplishments show her social skills, emotional disposition and attitude towards people.
Separation Pangs
Your baby will show emotions of sadness or anxiety upon separation from a toy they dearly love or a person who has been very close to them.
Heart-warming Greetings
Your baby will smile or let out a chortle on seeing you or a close relative or friend when they arrive. They understand the importance of certain individuals in the family unit or friend’s circle.
Signs of Empathy
Your baby will empathise with her peers especially when they cry. You could spot a grim or sad look on their face when they see someone like them in distress.
Communication Skills
You may find your baby to be a budding Einstein with them using hand and arm gestures to communicate.
This is in addition to their linguistic skills where they use basic syllables. Your baby will try and stretch his or her arms when they want to be picked up.
Your baby will now understand the importance of the word “No”.
Keep talking to your child and engage in conversations to help them enhance their comprehending abilities.
When to Consult a Doctor?
Here are some red flags that indicate some impediments in your child’s development:
Unable to Sit without Assistance
If your baby does not sit on their own even when you help them, then it could indicate some disorder. You must seek medical advice if you notice flaws in her posture or she topples on being propped up.
Stiff Muscles
When you place your baby straight and upright, their legs must push the ground naturally. If their arms and legs curled up tight, then it is a cause for concern.
Makes no Sound or Noises
Your baby may not use words or muffled figures of speech, but they need to make simple sounds to exercise their vocal chords. If your infant is awfully or abnormally quiet and you seldom hear any sounds from her, then it could indicate a serious developmental delay.
Does not Recognise Familiar Faces
Failure to recognise familiar faces like grandparents, primary caregivers could indicate a neurological disorder. Babies like these are detached and not sociable.
Has a Poor Gaze
If your baby has trouble focusing on things, struggles to look for the source of sound or unable to track even slow-moving objects then you need to consult a doctor.
Tips to Help Your Child Achieve 8-month Milestones
You can support your baby to achieve the milestones that need to accomplish at each stage with some dedicated effort. Indulge in stimulative and conducive activities to help them grow better.
Interactive Play Sessions
Engage in conversations with your baby and involve them in activities that will stimulate their curiosity and thought process to decipher information and enhance her cognitive abilities.
Give Names to Objects and Individuals
Assign names to toys and introduce individuals as you would want them to be addressed. This will assist in the object-noun association, and your baby will eventually learn it.
Story-time
Read stories from brightly illustrated books. Point out each word and to improve her vision and ability to recognize colours.
Increase Social Interaction
Involve yourself in social groups and meet new people to help your baby hone her social skills and enhance memory. This will also help to reduce stranger anxiety.
Play Games that Encourage Crawling
Crawling is an important activity to strengthen muscles. So introduce games like peekaboo or throwing and catching a ball to help them learn to walk.
Your eight-month-old baby would have a significant amount of accomplishments to her credit. You could nurture her skills by being hands-on and involving yourself in activities that will stimulate growth to aid her development faster.
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40 Cute Nicknames for Richard
From crazy to the accurate, funny to the bizarre, a nickname can be the best calling for your child under any personal circumstances. However, finding a good nickname that expresses the deepest emotions you want to convey can be a struggle for many parents. Common nicknames for Richard can be used to differentiate as many Richards we come across in real life. It is only a matter of time that they can become your favorite through constant re-iteration and an effective way to inspire your kids on the right path, just as the tall and mighty bearers of this name have been in the past.
Meaning and Origin of Richard
Richard is primarily a male name of English origin that means 'Brave Ruler,' "powerful," and "hardy." It combines the Proto-Germanic elements rik, meaning 'ruler' or 'mighty,' and hard, meaning 'brave' or 'hardy,' and therefore means 'strong in the rule.' After being introduced by the Normans in Britain, Richard rose to fame as a popular name through the ages as it exudes more strength than style. Primarily used in English, German, French, this Christian name is common in many other languages like Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Icelandic, Dutch, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and Finnish. Different variants include the Swedish "Rickard," the Catalan "Ricard," and the Italian "Riccardo," among others. Regardless of the era, it sounds terrific to have a name like Richard belonging to rich and famous leaders and royals.
Nicknames for Richard
Funny nicknames for Richard are strictly meant to remind your child how extraordinary they are rather than amusement in derogatory terms. Here are some adorable nicknames for Richard.
Rich
Rick
Richy
Dick
Dickie
Dicken
Dickon
Reeks
Ricotta Cheese
Richie
Ricardo
Rico
Ricky
Richi
Rickey
Rickard
Charlie
Chard
Butch
Dicun
Erich
Ric
Michi
Riko
Reek
Rickstar
Riku
Ricard
Riccardo
Red
Rocky
Ritz
Rix
Risty
Ryker
Ryssy
Tichy
Rocko
Tricky
Rikkir
Popularity of the Name Richard
Richard is an old Norman name that kings and the commoners have favored during the late Middle Ages. Richard has been used in the United States ever since 1880, with over 25,80,300 boys given the name in the past 200 years. Richard gained maximum popularity as a baby name in 1928 when its usage went up by 110.26%. In 1925, Richard was the sixth most popular name for boys in the US. In the 1940s, it became the 8th most popular name. This name peaked in the US and the United Kingdom before steadily declining in later years. So, Richard remained fairly popular down the ages until recently it shows a steady decline in the modern times as per the popularity trends.
Famous Celebrities With the Name Richard
Many famous Richards have enhanced the honor of this name through their outstanding contributions in different professions. Here are some celebrities with the name Richard with a favorable public image:
Name
Who He Is
Prince Richard
Son of HRH Princess Alice and Prince Henry
Richard Arkwright
Inventor
Richard Dreyfuss
Actor
Richard Linklater
Director
Richard Pryor
Comedian
Richard Sherman
Football Player
Richard Nixon
Former US President
Richard Gere
Actor
Richard Wagner
Composer
Richard Attenborough
Director
Variations of Richard
A classic baby name like Richard may feel ageless rather than trendy. Here are some variations of the name Richard that can be explored for your little one:
Dickie (German)
Dicky (German)
Raechard (German)
Ric (Scandanavian)
Ricard (German)
Ricardo (Spanish)
Riccardo (German)
Rich (German)
Richart (German)
Richerd (German)
Richard is a traditional name that demonstrates masculine attributes and roles associated with men and boys in Western society. These traits include strength, courage, independence, leadership, and assertiveness that can be modified by considering unique nicknames for Richard. As Richard the Second King of England was known as 'the Lionheart,' your child too has the choice to redefine the meaning of being 'powerful' in the modern sense by asserting their individuality. Read more
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Sattu porridge
Sattu is a popular health mix powder / multi-grain flour which can be made at home with a combination of cereals, pulses, and nuts. So, here's a recipe for making the porridge out of the healthy home-made mix. A lot of ready-made versions of the mix are available in stores, but they may not contain as many ingredients.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
1 People
5 Minutes
5-7 Minutes
Ingredients
2 tbsp (tablespoons)sattu mix
3 cups water
1 cup milk
2 tbsp Sugar/Jaggery/ Dates puree
Method
For making the porridge
Step 1
Dissolve sattu mix in some water.
Step 2
Add a cup of milk/water to this.
Step 3
Cook on low flame stirring continuously to avoid lump formation. You can vary the amount of water/milk, depending on how thick you want your porridge to be.
Step 4
Add sugar / jaggery / dates puree as per tast.
Nutritional Information
Calories
164
Sodium
7 mg
Total Fat
3 g
Potassium
291 mg
Saturated
0 g
Total Carbs
27 g
Polyunsaturated
0 g
Dietary Fiber
8 g
Monounsaturated
0 g
Sugars
5 g
Trans
0 g
Protein
9 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Vitamin A
0%
Calcium
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Iron
0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Tip:
To have a salty porridge, cook the porridge as mentioned above in water, add some buttermilk, salt, asafoetida (hing) to taste.
You can avoid sprouting and just dry roast all washed and dried ingredients if you are short on time. But, of course, the sprouted one is going to be more nutritious.
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New moms are always worried about the flow of milk. While this is a common concern among new mothers. Here are few important foods we can add into our diet for the good flow of breast milk.
1. Fenugreek : Add fenugreek in your diet, it is very rich source for breastmilk.
2. Oatmeal : you can have oats or dalia in breakfast. Whole grain foods are good to increase breastmilk supply.
3. Fennel seeds. You can take fennel seeds in the morning or evening with water.
4. Garlic. Add more garlic in your food. Garlic is a good source for breastmilk.
5. A lot of water: Stay hydrated. It is also good for yoir skin. Have lot of fluids. Take 3 - 4 litre of water per day and add extra fluids in your diet. You can take coconut water, milk or juice.
6. Get proper rest: Your body has gone through a big change. Pamper it. Take proper rest. Sleep for 8 hours a day atleast.
7.Eat a well-balanced diet.
8. Nurse often and on demand.
9. Let your baby feed fully on each side.
10. Don't forget your vitamins provided by your doctor. Take them for atleast 3 months.
11.Add lean meat and poultry in your meals.
12. You can also take Lactare or Himalya Shtavari with milk two times a day.
13. Avoid stress. This is the moat important thing for your health as well. Feed your baby with love and affection. Dont take any kind of stress.
And at the end the most important thing is your diet. Take a proper balanced diet with a lot of fruits, green vegetables, milk, juices etc. Feed your baby as much as he or she demands. Because the more we feed the more the milk will be produced.
If you still feel that your milk supply is low, meet a lactation specialist and discuss your concern.
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'Either you run the day or the day runs you.' This quote always pops up in my mind when I need that strong push to get through the day. During a long day, it is quite evident that the mind, body and soul definitely need a change, and not a break. Working moms have so much to do during the day. The view of the gym while heading back home can make you resolve to take out an hour for fitness from the next day. But you know well that 'tomorrow' never comes. Time management as a working mom is the best and worst challenge you face each day. After all, there is always a short cut do to things. Why not try these hacks to immerse fitness during the day?
If you're busy with calls during the day, walk and talk to stay active.
Climb staircases instead of using lifts. Don’t be overenthusiastic at the first instance. Set realistic targets for climbing floors. Start with a couple of floors at a time and increase it as the days go by.
Drink lemonade or other fresh juices instead of caffeine when you really need a push. Don’t pressure yourself too much to give up caffeinated drinks. The more you work against your mind, the more you favour it. Up to 400 milligrams (roughly 2 to 3 medium sized cups) of caffeine is advisable, but nothing more than that.
Don’t miss your lunch or dinner for a meeting. After all, we earn to eat.
If you happen to eat outside most of the time, watch what you eat. Reduce the intake of sweets and oily foods if you happen to eat them on a regular basis.
Reward yourself for winning moments. Walk to the lawn, inhale some fresh air, and give some time to yourself.
De stress and relax your muscles, shoulders, and joints every hour.
Drink green tea every day. It helps with bloating and keeps your system detoxified.
Don't take life too seriously. At the end of the day your happiness and smile is what matters.These tips make sure you're spending some part of the day on yourself.
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Always remember to make newborn wear soft cloth dress as a uppermost dress as these newborn and toddler put their hand in their mouth so the fungus and thread of the dress or cloth may get inside their chest which may create congestion problem in the baby.
In winters heaters should be switched on for a few time a day not full-time as the baby may develop cough inside the chest which may lead to hospitalization and a serious problem.If you are pressured due to cold to put heater on then keep a bowl full of water in the room to get rid of any problems for the baby.
Place the heater little bit far from baby as it may burn thr hair or nay body part of the baby.
Avoid tongue cleaner for the baby for atleast 3 month instead try cleaning the tongue with a neat cotton cloth.
Try to wipe the lips of the baby with red cotton or a Muslim cloth to make ensure their lips remain pink further naturally.
After the baby drink milk ,each time make sure the baby burps to avoid milk reflex which is a condition when milk comes out from baby mouth or even nose.
Before putting the diaper massage your baby private part with oil or spread powder so that the skin of the baby doesn't get harsh,red and infected.
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Q. #asktheexperts what is muconium staining?
Dr Ghouse
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A. due to feetal distance that will be mcconium passing in the uterine cavity itself. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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Q. #asktheexperts What should I buy for my baby however I'm just expecting in 2 month
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A. you can get information regarding essentials of the new ones watch any YouTube channel. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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Q. I got faint line all my pregnancy test and I missed my periods for 10 days but USG and TVs test confirm there is no pregnancy is there any chance that it is very early stage that's why it is not visible???? or TVs test is the last thing that can tell that really there is no pregnancy
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A. I think it would be advisable for you to get an ultrasound done with your doctor that’s going to give you a clarity because if there is a pregnancy it would be visible at least at least that sack is visible if it’s a regular pregnancy so it would be advisable to have a test with your doctor
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