Babies always love to kick their legs, don't just be cute, in fact, they are transmitting these kinds of signals, parents should pay attention

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2024-07-07 09:57Posted in Guangdong Parenting Creator

Written by: Xiao Chen

At a friend's house, the five-month-old is happily showing off his new trick – kicking. Every time he kicked the bed, it was accompanied by laughter, which became his signature move. But as time went on, the little one's ankle began to become red and swollen, which made everyone a little worried.

For this situation, many people are confused and have speculated why the little guy did it. But in fact, there are often needs and emotions hidden behind this behavior of babies. As parents, we need to observe, understand and respond to these signals.

The baby kicks his leg probably because he's hungry. When he hasn't eaten for a long time, he will express his cravings for food in this way. At this time, parents should feed him in time to meet his needs.

Kicking can also be a sign that your baby is tired. He is curious about everything around him, but excessive activity can make him feel uncomfortable. When your baby kicks like this, you can gently pat your body to help him relax, or hold him in your arms and give him warm comfort.

When the little ones feel happy and satisfied, they may express that joy by kicking their feet. At this time, parents can join in and play with the baby, which can deepen the intimacy between you.

However, if your baby starts kicking frequently, it could be a sign that they are not feeling well. It may be due to stomach pain, gas or fever. As a parent, you need to be aware of these changes and take your baby to the doctor as soon as you need to.

After understanding why your baby kicks, parents can try some ways to guide your baby. For example, providing toys with different textures for them to touch and play with can help their tactile development. At the same time, you can also do some simple kicking games with your baby to help strengthen their leg muscles, which will be good for your baby to learn to crawl and walk in the future.

In addition to kicking, babies can also bite, scratch their hair and shake their heads. These actions are actually talking to us. For example, if they bite something, it may be because their teeth are growing, and grinding their teeth can make them more comfortable.

At this time, giving some teething sticks or chewing gum can help. If they scratch their hair, they may be in a bad mood or irritable. At this time, giving them a little love and comfort can make the mood better.

Kicking is good for your baby, but don't push it too hard so you don't hurt your foot. Therefore, we should pay attention to proportionality when we guide, and don't let them use too much force.

As babies get older, the way they kick their legs may change. We need to keep an eye on these changes and, if necessary, adjust our approach to facilitation.

Each little one has its own pace and way of growing. We have to respect that when we help them kick their legs, don't compare blindly, and don't interfere too much.

We can also use some gadgets and methods to make babies move and participate in various activities, which is super helpful for their growth. However, this requires us as parents to be patient, care more about the baby, and grow together.

[The above content is for reference and learning, please carry out under the guidance of professionals, on the road of parenting, we are all novices, how to take better care of children, you can follow me, and discuss those things on the road of parenting with me. 】

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