Huaaaaa........mbak Helen anak umur 7 bulan..what can you expect from her
about her language? Pleaseee....seperti yang juga saya sudah share ke mbak
Fifi, Kathleen only need more stimulation. Sebelum bobok bacain buku, trus
mbak Helen klo tiap pulang kantor ajak ngobrol dia mo dia ngerti atau nggak
tapi yakin deh Kathleen ngerti kok. Otak anak kita itu kaya' komputer yang
memorinya guedeeeee.....

Udahlah mbak biarkan Kathleen berkembang dengan wajar, tugas mbak dan suami
sebagai parents cuman kasih stimulasi sebanyak mungkin ke Kathleen dengan
cara yang normal. Ntar sampai ke terapis malah diketawain loh anak segitu
udah mau diterapi wicara segala.

Berikut saya copy paster dari baby center mengenai baby's development untuk
bayi umur 7 bulan yach. Bisa saya bilang Kathleen is normal dan cantik!

Salam sayang buat Kathleen,
Dewi
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Your 7-month-old's development

Bouncing baby
Your baby can now support some of his weight on his legs, and he loves to
bounce. What's more, he's probably able to sit unsupported (which frees his
hands for exploring) and pivot to reach a desired object. He may even be
able to get into a sitting position from lying on his stomach by pushing up
on his arms.

Handy skills
Your baby's fine motor skills are coming along, too. By now he can probably
scoop things up with just one little paw and transfer them from one hand to
the other fairly easily. He may also be able to clasp his hands together and
sip from a two-handled cup (with your assistance). Before long, you'll
probably notice the noise level increasing, not only because of your baby's
babble but also because he'll find out how much fun it is to bang objects
together.

To encourage fine motor activity, place a toy just out of your baby's reach
and watch him try to get it. If he cries because he can't quite reach it,
keep giving him relaxed encouragement — but not the toy. He's just venting
frustration and will become more physically confident more quickly if you
don't make everything easy for him. After a few tries, he'll be able to lean
forward to grab the toy and then straighten himself again. Before long he'll
be rocking back and forth on his hands and knees, or maybe creeping or even
repeatedly rolling over to move about the room. Aid his mobility by dressing
him in loose, comfortable clothes.

Teething
Though teething can start as early as 3 months or as late as 12 months, most
babies sprout their first white caps (usually the lower central incisors)
right about now. Don't be alarmed if your baby has gaps between some of his
pearly whites. Teeth often come through the gums at odd angles, and any
spaces commonly disappear after all 20 baby teeth have broken through. Once
your baby starts teething, you can expect more drooling and experimenting
with sounds as he adjusts to having these strange new things in his mouth.

Testing, testing…
By now, you may have already told your baby that the telephone is not a toy,
or that rattles are not for throwing, or that his sister's hair is not for
pulling. The fact is, at this age your baby may begin testing your authority
by refusing to follow your directions or entreaties. He's not really being
disobedient or willful — he's just curious. Keep in mind that he also simply
can't remember things for more than a couple of seconds at a time. The best
tactic is to use a simple no, then distract him.

The beginnings of separation anxiety
If your baby is anxious when he's away from you during the day, his concern
will be compounded at bedtime. When he wakes up at night, even for a moment,
he'll know you're nearby and will be vocal about trying to get your
attention. You'll feel torn between the strong urge to scoop him up and take
him to bed with you and the voices of those who tell you that to do so is to
spoil him. Don't worry: It won't hurt to indulge him occasionally — not
always — by bringing him into bed with you. When the separation anxiety
disappears, you can teach him to sleep by himself again. Of course, if
you've opted for the family bed, you'll always be close at night.

FYI: Your baby's reluctance to be separated from you may delight you or just
plain frustrate you at times. In either case, it might help to load a
laundry basket with toys and move it — and him — from room to room so you
can get chores done while enjoying each other's company.

Recognition skills
Your baby now actively engages in hiding games and can remember that the
jack-in-the-box pops up at the end of the song. He's also able to recognize
different tones and inflections and may burst into tears if you speak
harshly.

Figuring out how objects relate
Your baby's beginning to understand how objects relate to one another in
three-dimensional space. He may be able to sort toys, grouping items such as
blocks by size. And if he admires his reflection in a window and you
suddenly appear behind his image, he's likely to turn and look for you
instead of believing that you're in the mirror itself.

A simple game of peek-a-boo might be absolutely fascinating to your baby.
That's because he's starting to understand object permanence (that an object
he can't see can still exist) and loves games where people or things appear
and disappear. In fact, one of the easiest ways to keep a 7-month-old
occupied is by hiding an object under a blanket for him to discover.

Stimulating toys and games
Because he likes predictability, your baby enjoys playing the same game over
and over. In addition to peek-a-boo (see above), try adding classics such as
patty-cake to your repertoire.

At this age, babies also tend to gravitate toward stuffed animals, both big
and small. Most likely, one will emerge as the favorite security object and
will soon be covered in drool and accompanying you everywhere. When adding
new members to your plush family, look for soft, well-stitched stuffed
friends. Other good toys include balls, nesting cylinders, pop-up toys, and
large dolls.

If your baby has a favorite plaything or two, the expression "as easy as
taking candy from a baby" no longer applies. While it used to be easy to
remove things from his grasp, you may now find him protesting loudly when
you take toys and other things away.

Is my baby developing normally?
Remember, each baby is unique and meets physical milestones at his own pace.
These skills are simply a guide to what your baby has the potential to
accomplish — if not right now, then shortly.

If your baby was born prematurely, you'll probably find that he needs a bit
more time before he can do the same things as other children his age. Don't
worry. Most doctors assess a preterm child's development from the time he
should have been born and evaluate his skills accordingly.



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