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In, On, Behind, and For How Long?
After this leap, your baby will start to perceive relationships between objects and people, including distance. Suddenly, your baby’s world is a very big place, and he/she is a very small part. Relationships include simple things like the distance or the juxtaposition between objects as well as the placement of objects in relation to each other; for example, something can be inside, outside, on top of, next to, underneath, or in between something else, and your baby will play with these notions. Maybe your baby suddenly cries if you move a little further from him/her. This is very normal. Your baby now understands that the distance between you and him/her increases!
The results of what your baby can do after taking this leap are very noticeable. You'll start to see a whole different human being.
KYVYT/TAIDOT: These are examples of your baby's skills and interests after going through this leap:
Shows interest in people who "act differently" as compared with "normal"
Shows immense interest in details such as zippers, labels, or stickers
Lifts things up to see if anything is below
Tries to untie laces
Throws something to see the content
Puts food in the mouth of others
Makes connections between words and deeds
Blows air
Protests as dad or mom walk away
Imitates sounds with his tongue
Standing up with a little help or pulling him/herself to an upward position.
Note: A baby never does all these at once!
MERKIT:
You will notice that your baby reacts the same way to this leap as he did with all the other leaps. By now you know what your baby's leap behavior is like.
Your baby:
Cries more often or longer
Asks for more attention
Sleeps less, sleeps worse, and eats less
Has mood-swings
Is not pleased with many things
While going through this leap, parents often notice that their baby starts to protest when being dressed or when a diaper is changed.
Do you notice your baby grabbing or “talking” to his/her teddy bear more often? This is also a sign that your baby is going through a leap; your baby is looking for comfort.
You will also notice that each leap will be more intense for you, too! With every leap, your baby is able to demand more of you, and you will notice this. It is very normal that you feel exhausted at the end of this leap.
KUINKA TUKEA JA AUTTAA VAUVAA:
After having gone through this leap, your baby is potentially able to master so many new skills that it is impossible to master them all at once or to do them all at the same time. Your baby's unique preferences determine what skills he/she masters first. For example, a physical child will try to master the motor-based skills first, and a more socially-interested child will suddenly start to talk more. Paying attention to your child's choices and observing the things that your baby is interested in after making this leap are the keys to discovering his/her personality!
The best way to help your baby is to observe him/her, see what he/she would like to explore or learn, help him/her, and elaborate on it. Play games with your baby that will help him/her master the skills that he/she is trying to get a handle on. The right games are aimed at this particular leap and your baby's preferences within the possibilities of that leap.
Typical games that you could play during this leap include:
Peek-a-Boo
Hide and Seek (ensure that the hidden object will still be a little visible)
"Reading" picture books
Songs and motion games
A box filled with toys (the fun part is taking all of the toys out of the box!)
Sit and stand games
Tip: This is the age where you can first start feeding your baby solid foods. Emphasize the fact that the spoon has to go into his/her mouth, especially since this is a typical example of a relationship. This way, you will turn the first eating experience into a fun learning experience as well.