LADYTIMER DAILY QUIZ
Sep 26, 2020
At 18 months old, a baby would still be unable to engage in play with other kids or familiar adults.
At 18 months, a baby should enjoy playing with toys, other children, and adults they are familiar with. They may mimic the actions of others, such as feeding baby dolls, rolling toy trucks on the floor, or flipping the pages of a book.
An 18 month old should be able to identify simple every day items when asked, such as a plate, shoes, belly button, or hands.
By 18 months, a baby should recognize the names of what other objects in the home or in his or her world are called. They may not be able to say the words independently, but should be able to point, pick up, or otherwise identify them.
It is typical for some 18 month olds to be unable to walk independently.
By 18 months a baby should have developed the ability to walk alone, including standing up, balancing, and taking steps. Babies who cannot walk by 18 months should be evaluated by their physician.
If a newborn baby cries more than usual, and seems very unhappy, uncomfortable, or in pain, it is a sign they might have colic.
Colicky babies cry more often than other babies, for no apparent reason. They may turn bright red, swallow gasps of air, and clench their fists during crying. These behaviors usually begin several weeks after the baby has been born, and may last up to three months.
It is important to clean the baby’s umbilical cord piece, called the umbilicus, after he or she has been born.
The umbilicus is the small piece of cord left after it has been cut following birth. After several days it will fall off. Keep the area clean and dry, and watch for signs of infection such as pus or redness.
If women of advanced age (35 years and above) are able to get pregnant, the likelihood of the egg having genetic abnormalities is the same regardless of the age.
Even in your prime, about half of all eggs have chromosomal abnormalities, and the proportion of eggs with genetic problems increases as you age, explains Dr. David Adamson, president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
