Proper organization of the daily routine always has a beneficial effect on the well-being, mood, behavior and development of a child of any age. In addition, it is very useful for the parents themselves, because it makes them much easier to cope with their duties, so they are less tired and can find time for themselves. In this article we will tell you about the peculiarities of the child's day regimen at the age of 6 months and will offer its approximate version by the hour.
Sleep rate for a six-month-old baby
Usually the daytime sleep of six-month-old children consists of 3 periods, the duration of each of which is 1.5 hours. Meanwhile, do not forget that each baby is individual, and it may take a little more or less rest time. So, some babies at the age of 6 months, especially those who sleep well at night, are already reconstructing for 2 day sleeps of 2-2.5 hours duration. Night sleep usually lasts about 10 hours, however, this does not mean that your child can sleep for so long without waking up. Almost all children at this age need at least one night feeding and, besides, can wake up for many other reasons. Nevertheless, the introduction of other, more nutritious foods into the feeding of the baby than breast milk or an adapted milk formula, usually allows prolonging its continuous sleep until 7-8 hours.
In this period, it is strictly not recommended to impose a certain sleep mode on the crumb, however, one should closely monitor the child's well-being and mood. If your child smiles, laughs and actively babbles, you do not need to put him to bed, even if you really want it. If the baby begins to be capricious, rubbing his eyes or arched on his hands, put him to bed as quickly as possible, because a little later it will be much harder to do it. Normally, the duration of the wakefulness period of a six-month-old baby-goat should not exceed 2.5 hours.
Overwork for a baby at 6 months is very dangerous, so the regime of the day should be arranged in such a way that the baby does not get tired and always had enough time for rest.
How to properly feed a six-month-old baby?
Feed the baby should be 5 times a day with an interval of 4 hours. Meals should consist mainly of women's milk or a child's mixture of the second level, however, at this age, both artificial and infant, it is necessary to introduce other products.
At the same time, it is necessary to closely monitor the child's well-being and note any of his reactions in a special diary. To introduce crumbs to new products should be only when he is absolutely healthy, cheerful and full of energy. The ideal time for introducing complementary foods is the time after the first day's rest. In any case, do not load the baby's stomach before going to sleep at night.
Finally, do not forget about the importance of walking. To be with a baby in the open air in good weather is recommended 2 times a day for 2-2.5 hours. It is very good if your baby sleeps during a walk, but still he should at least some time to walk and during periods of wakefulness.
To bathe a six-month-old child follows every day for at least half an hour. In addition, to maintain the immunity of your child and its full development, every day you need to do "mother's" massage and light gymnastic exercises.
In order to get acquainted with the regime of the child's day in 6 months, the following table will help you:
