Mother, Recognize Your Baby's Signs Are Experiencing Growth Spurt

Little is suckling more than usual, as if hungry all the time? It could be that he experienced growth spurt or accelerated growth. There is nothing to worry about Mother, growth spurt is a normal thing in baby's growth and development. Come on Mother, check for other signs of growth spurt in infants. The most significant physical growth generally occurs during the first year of life of the Little One. When a baby experiences growth spurt, the baby's body will gain weight and length and his head circumference will increase in size, faster than usual. This growth spurt tends to occur at certain times such as when babies are 2 weeks, 3 weeks and 6 weeks old. Then growth spurt can occur again when the baby is 3 months and 6 months old. Growth spurt can last for 1-2 days in newborns, up to a week in older babies. So that you do not panic when growth spurt takes place, recognize the following signs.

• Little One Continues to Breastfeed

When her body is growing rapidly, it is natural for the baby to need more breastfeeding. If usually the portion of a baby breastfeed about 8 times a day, when growth spurt can be 12-14 times a day. Nursing schedule routines can also change. This is the most striking sign of growth spurt. To sustain growth and development, the mother needs to breastfeed whenever and as much as anything the baby needs. Production of breast milk (ASI) will usually adjust to the needs of your child. As for babies who are breastfeeding formula milk, giving an extra bottle for several days is considered sufficient to meet their needs.

• Fuss and Ask for More Attention

Babies may become more restless and want to stick to the mother. He wants to be hugged and held all the time, and cry when put. Little also be excited in front of the breasts, so it looks very hungry. Not yet known with certainty the cause of change in the behavior of the Little One. The possibility of the baby feeling tired and overwhelmed because his energy is drained for very fast growth. Another possibility is that your child will reach a certain stage of development, such as rolling or crawling.

• Sleep Patterns Changed

A few days before and during a growth spurt, your little one may look more sleepy and sleep longer than her daily life. A study shows that during growth spurt, babies can sleep up to 4.5 hours longer than usual. This is good for growth because during deep sleep, the brain produces growth hormone or human growth hormone (HGH). However, there are also types of babies who sleep less during growth spurt. He may stay up longer during the day or often wake up at night. For example, he woke up to ask for suckling. This is also normal.

Meet the needs of the child

Just follow all the needs of the little one who is growing up. He tells the mother of all her needs through cues, whether to want more suckling, more hugged or held, a quiet time to take a nap, bigger clothes and so on. Facing this condition may be very consuming energy mother. Therefore, sleep whenever your child sleeps, drink lots of water, and consume nutritious food. This is indeed easier said than done. However, be patient because growth spurt only lasts a while and later he will calm down. However, if your baby has signs of growth spurt above, but is accompanied by fever, lethargy, or very fussy, he may be unwell. It is important to remember, growth spurt is not the only cause of babies becoming fussy. Going, teething, mild illness, or changes in routine can also affect the baby's diet, sleep, and behavior. We recommend that you immediately consult a pediatrician, if your baby has a fever and fuss or shows unhealthy symptoms.