The birth of a child is a moment of great happiness for new parents. Young mother and father can not admire their child and constantly wear it on their hands. With the birth of the baby, the life of the spouses changes significantly - now they are responsible not only for themselves, but for the little man who was born. Some parents realize all responsibility long before delivery, others feel this feeling only after birth. But absolutely all moms and dads, first of all, wish health to their baby.
The first year of a child's life is considered by many to be one of the most difficult for parents. Especially if the baby is the firstborn. A lot of fears are visited by inexperienced moms and dads during this period. Parents are afraid that the baby is not ill and that nothing happens to him.
Thanks to modern free access to almost any information, parents have the opportunity to follow the development of their child, without resorting to the constant need to seek medical help. One of the important signs of healthy development is the circumference of the child's head for up to a year. To date, moms and dads can safely measure this figure at home, and only in case of any abnormalities should be recorded for an extraordinary appointment with a pediatrician.
At the time of birth, the size of the child's head circumference is 34-35 cm. Until the year the size of the child's head intensively increases and becomes larger by 10 cm. This indicates that the baby develops normally, without deviations. From the moment of birth, for each month the head of the newborn changes. There are special rules that guide doctors and parents. The change in the volume of the baby's head slows significantly after a year. After 12 months, a monthly measurement of this indicator of the development of the baby is not carried out.
Table of changes in the circumference of a child's head for a year
| Age | Head circumference, cm | |
|---|---|---|
| Boys | Girls | |
| 1 month | 37.3 | 36.6 |
| 2 months | 38.6 | 38.4 |
| 3 months | 40.9 | 40.0 |
| 4 months | 41.0 | 40.5 |
| 5 months | 41.2 | 41.0 |
| 6 months | 44.2 | 42.2 |
| 7 months | 44.8 | 43.2 |
| 8 months | 45.4 | 43.3 |
| 9 months | 46.3 | 44.0 |
| 10 months | 46.6 | 45.6 |
| 11 months | 46.9 | 46.0 |
| 12 months | 47.2 | 46.0 |
For each month to six months, with normal development, the head circumference of a child should increase by 1.5 cm. After 6 months, the change in head size in a baby becomes less intense and is 0.5 cm per month.
Measurement of the head circumference of a child up to one year is carried out at a pediatrician's reception. However very curious parents can measure this indicator of development of the kid and in house conditions. To do this, you need a special soft tape with centimeter markings. Measurement should be carried out through the eyebrow line and the occipital part of the baby's head.
Any deviation in the change in the volume of the head in a child is a serious cause for concern. If parents regularly show their baby to a pediatrician, the doctor will be able to determine abnormalities at the earliest possible dates. Otherwise, if the parents prefer to measure all the indicators of the physical development of their child on their own and skip visits to the doctor, then for any abnormalities, it is urgent to appear at the reception. Because the
After a year, changing the size of the child's head is greatly slowed down. For the second year of life, the kids, as a rule, add only 1.5-2 cm, for the third year - 1-1.5 cm.
Every mom and dad should remember that the guarantee of the physical, spiritual and mental development of their child is regular walks in the fresh air, breastfeeding, full sleep and motor activity. In addition, a great role for the well-being of the baby is played by a benevolent atmosphere in the family and loving parents.