ONE YEAR OLD ACHIEVEMENTS

Emotional development allows children to understand and express the emotions they experience as they grow up.

Over time, the child gains confidence and shows deeper qualities, such as sympathy, compassion, resilience, assertiveness and empathy.

13 months old to 18 months old

At this age :

• they develop their self-confidence, explore, try new experiences and take risks when a trusted adult such as a parent, grandparent or educator accompanies and reassures them;
• he likes to look at the pictures in a book and is able to recognize some of them by pointing to them if asked;
• he recognizes himself in a mirror or in a photo and becomes a person in his own right;
• he gives hugs and kisses to his parents, other people around him and pets;
• he likes to monopolize the attention of those around him.

Over the next few months, it will begin to:

• be jealous when other family members receive attention;
• have difficulty waiting when he wants an object;
• manifest large anger;
• be possessive with his toys and the people around him.

19 months old to 24 months old

At this age :

• he begins to show a wider range of emotions because he is building his personality;
  
• he may have mood swings and adopt certain aggressive behaviors such as biting and hitting;
• he cares about others;
• he shows that he is afraid, but he is able to calm down when comforted;
• he is torn between his need for autonomy and his dependence on certain things;
• he challenges people around him (parents, educator, etc.), for example by jumping on his bed even if he knows that this is not allowed;
• he is always wary of adults he does not know, but he can accept to play with a stranger as long as someone close to him is present.

Over the next few months, it will begin to:

• express so-called “social” emotions such as pride, shame and jealousy;
• use certain words profusely, such as "no", because by opposing the child learns to know his limits and those of his environment;
• share, for example by offering pieces of their food to another child;
• recognize the routine and the schedule of the day and will be dissatisfied when a change occurs, because he likes predictable things;
• be comfortable or scared depending on the circumstances. For example, he may be afraid of the dark.

NOTE: Remember that not all children develop at the same rate in all areas. The information given is in general. If you are concerned about your child's development, it is best to see your doctor.

ALL ABOUT NEWBORN

Now that your baby is born, you will slowly get to know each other. Little by little, your newborn baby will also discover the world around him. Even though he depends entirely on you, he has more skills and abilities than you might think.

Discovering his temperament

The best way to get to know your baby is to spend a lot of time with them. You will thus discover his temperament, his degree of sensitivity to touch, noise and the visual environment. Each child is different and has certain preferences about how to be carried, fed, comforted, entertained and calmed. Little by little, you will get to know what your baby likes and what bothers him.

The sleep

Much of your newborn's life consists of sleeping, eating and crying. Some babies wake up mainly to drink, while others spend more awake time from birth. Many newborn babies sleep 18 hours a day, usually in 2-4 hour periods, but approximately 2 hours if they are breastfed. It’s only around 8-10 weeks that your baby will start to distinguish between day and night. He should drink less at night and more during the day.

Drinks

It is recommended to feed your baby "on demand", that is to say when he shows signs of hunger. Do not limit the number of drinks or their duration. Usually, newborns drink more than 8 times in 24 hours.

The cries

Crying is the only way your baby can express hunger, pain, discomfort, fatigue, boredom, etc. It’s also during the first three months of life that babies cry the most and cry most intensely.

Know that your baby never cries to manipulate you. Comforting him every time he cries doesn't risk spoiling him. When you respond quickly and calmly to crying, your baby feels loved and secure, allowing the bond of bond to develop.

Encourage her to discover the world

To help your baby explore the world, give him safety-friendly items that he can see, such as mobiles and pictures. Let her listen to music or hear a rattle and touch soft fabrics or toys. Also teach him to hold a teether, rattle or cup.

Caring for him

At birth, your baby is unable to hold his head alone. You should therefore take it with care and always support its head and neck. Its umbilical cord also requires your attention. Even if the care of your newborn baby can seem numerous and stressful, you will master it in a short time!