[:en][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is every parent’s wish that their little bundle of joy undergoes a rapid and healthy development. But what does that actually mean? How do you know if your baby is growing and maturing as she should?

One of the most obvious indicators lies in your baby’s weight gains and losses after she is born. Although every individual baby is different, their growth would still follow a general pattern, particularly in the first year.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>Birth to 5 months</em></span></h2>
If you notice that your baby has lost some weight since her birth, rest assured that it is completely normal. Babies tend to lose about 5-10% of their weight (depending if they are bottle- or breastfed) in the first week, and regain it upon reaching their third week.

In the weeks that follow, your baby should be steadily putting on weight. By her fourth or fifth month, your baby’s weight will have doubled her birth weight.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="8890" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_rounded"][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>6 months to 1 year</em></span></h2>
Your baby’s weight will continue to increase, adding on about 85-140g each week. As she reaches her first birthday, you can expect your baby to have tripled her birth weight.

Remember that there is usually no cause for concern if your baby is not achieving the guidelines above. Your baby can still be perfectly healthy even if she is slightly underweight.

Still, it remains important for you to bring your baby for regular check-ups. This is so her doctor could measure and chart her growth, and ensure that your baby is growing as well as she should.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][:zh][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

无论你是经验丰富的父母还是第一次为人父母，分辨宝宝的各种表情和声音都需要一些练习。以下是你的宝宝用来表达需求的6个重要提示。

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<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>哭泣</em></span></h2>
不论是要让你知道她肚子饿了、尿片湿了还是纯粹想引起你的注意力，哭泣是宝宝最常用来呼叫你的方式一。宝宝哭注的声调和时间长短会因她当时的心情感受而有不同的变化。只需仔细聆听，你很快就会知道她想要什么，以及你该怎么做才能让她感到满意。[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>揉眼睛或者揉脸</em></span></h2>
当她想睡觉的时候，你的宝宝就会不停的揉眼睛或脸部，其他讯号包括打哈欠、皱眉，或者你的宝宝也会越来越安静和静止不动。有些宝宝在疲倦的时候也会哭闹不休。当你留意到这种情况时，最好的办法就是在她发脾气之前先把她放在床上睡觉！[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>微笑</em></span></h2>
这绝对是所有家长最期待的时刻之一。因为微笑是宝宝表达她感到舒适满意的方式。身为家长的你可以用笑容、微笑和赞美来鼓励和回报她。[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="8790" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_rounded"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>牙牙学语</em></span></h2>
当你的宝宝几个月大的时候，她会开始牙牙学语。她也会开始模仿你的音调和语调，并利用这些听觉上的差异让你知道她究竟是开心、兴奋、不悦或者生气！ 这是一个令人愉快的阶段，所以请继续和宝宝说话，让她喋喋不休，帮助她发展讲话能力和听力。[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>拱起她的背部</em></span></h2>
宝宝拱起背部有可能是在暗示她肚子不舒服，此外哭泣、做鬼脸，蠕动甚至啃咬自己的手脚也可能是不适的讯号。当这种情形发生，把宝宝垂直抱着或者让她趴着，让宝宝比较舒服。另一方面，如果你的宝宝约4至5个月大，这或许也可能是她首次尝试翻身的讯号---这显示她正在成长！[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>眼睛四处观望</em></span></h2>
如果你的宝宝在玩乐时眼神睛转向其他地方，这或许是她感到疲倦，需要休息一下的讯号。在这种时候应避免刺激她，让她好好的休息。当她精力充沛并准备好与你度过更多美好时光，她会让你知道！[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

谨记，每一名宝宝都独一无二，都有各自的方式来表达自己的感受和需求。身为妈妈的你或许需要一段时间才能了解宝宝发出的所有提示，但过后你就会习以为常。与此同时，在与宝宝相处的每一分每一秒都应保持耐心、细心及愉悦的心情。

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