Weeks 9-10 of Baby's 1st Year:

Now the baby is over 1 year and 2 months old. Mothers may wonder, "Why isn't the baby growing as fast as before? Is it due to insufficient nutrition or poor absorption?" In fact, after age 1, the baby's height and weight no longer increase rapidly but grow gradually. You can pay attention to small growth details: picking up objects with the thumb and index/middle fingers, flipping through slightly thicker picture books, or even holding a pen to doodle... These seemingly trivial details are actually milestone developments in the baby's fine motor skills, indicating a leap in brain and hand-eye coordination.

What to Eat to Promote Baby Brain Development?

1) Supplement more DHA for the baby

Breast milk contains DHA, but its content depends on the mother's diet. It is recommended to eat more fish, nuts, etc. Additionally, mothers can choose DHA supplements or formula milk with DHA, ARA, or linoleic/linolenic acids—all important for brain development.

2) Eat more soy foods

Soy foods like tofu and soy milk are rich in plant protein. Lysine, essential for toddler brain development, and lecithin, which participates in brain cell function, help improve intelligence.

3) Eat eggs

Eggs are a main source of high-quality protein and contain more lecithin, increasing acetylcholine release to promote central nervous system and glial cell development.

4) Eat more fish

Fish contains globulin, albumin, and大量 unsaturated fatty acids, plus rich calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamins. Appropriate intake enhances and improves children's memory.

5) Nuts: Choose walnuts first

Walnuts have relatively high nutritional value, containing unsaturated fatty acids, small amounts of protein, B vitamins, phospholipids, selenium, choline, lysine, etc.—all essential for brain development.

Weeks 11-12 of Baby's 1st Year:

The baby is now 1 year and 3 months old. An important task for parents is the baby's social development. When it comes to social skills, people often think only adults need them, but this is not true! Every stage of a baby's growth involves interacting with others, and problems in this area can affect physical and mental health. In fact, from birth, the baby starts learning basic social skills through interaction with parents. As the baby grows, they gain more social skills from observing parent-family/outsider communication and apply them among peers, gradually forming unique social traits.

How to Cultivate Baby's Social Skills?

1) Respond to all the baby's reactions

When the baby babbles, especially making sounds like "ba" or "ma", parents should actively communicate. Even if busy, respond and imitate promptly to help the baby understand the role of sound in communication and learn to interact verbally.

2) Pay attention to the baby's emotional changes

When the baby's emotions change, parents should react accordingly—for example, observe different cries and try to meet needs promptly to cultivate mother-child bonding, promoting friendliness and trust.

3) Teach the baby basic social etiquette

Teach simple social gestures like waving "goodbye", shaking the head "no", clapping "welcome", etc. Kiss the baby when family members leave and greet them when returning. These basic etiquettes subtly influence the baby, gradually becoming lifelong social habits.

4) Take the baby to social activities

As the baby grows, take them out often to meet more children. Use this opportunity to teach helping and sharing, helping the baby gradually overcome egocentrism and integrate into groups. When the baby shares food or toys, encourage and praise them. If conflicts or tantrums occur, stop and guide correctly, expressing disapproval through expressions and words, and explaining proper behavior in social interactions.

Weeks 13-14 of Baby's 1st Year:

This week, the baby makes new progress! Most have learned to walk, enjoy climbing stairs or sofas/chairs, and can follow simple commands, with significantly increased activity. At night, most sleep through, but some still wake up for night feeds, exhausting mothers. Baby sleep has individual differences. If night feeds consistently drain the mother, consider formula milk and let other family members feed at night to meet the baby's nutritional needs and ensure the mother gets enough sleep.

Tips to Solve Night Feeding Problems

1) Provide a good sleep environment

A comfortable sleep environment is crucial. Put the baby in their own crib to fall asleep. Experts recommend a room temperature of 20℃-22℃. If the baby kicks blankets, use a sleeping bag to prevent colds while allowing free movement.

2) Feed the baby before bedtime

Feed the baby before bed to prevent hunger-induced crying. Hold and rock them gently to provide a sense of security. When the baby is drowsy, place them in the crib and pat gently to help them adapt to falling asleep.

3) Gradually wean the baby from night feeds

If night feeds are frequent, gradually extend the interval to help the baby adapt. For working mothers, choose formula with OPO and probiotics and have family members help with night feeds to balance nutrition and sleep.

4) How to soothe a baby who wakes at night

If the baby wakes quietly, stay and soothe gently. If crying, pat but don't pick up immediately. If crying persists, try holding; if ineffective, offer water or milk.

5) Parents should stay calm

Avoid complaining or getting angry about sleep issues. Maintain a good attitude and stable emotions to prevent negative impacts on the baby.

Weeks 15-16 of Baby's 1st Year:

The baby is almost 1 year and 4 months old! They not only walk more steadily but also squat well. Early walkers may even try running—amazing! Fine motor skills also develop: liking to pull zippers, fasten buttons, or try washing hands/face. Babies at this stage are prone to colds, coughs, runny noses, and sometimes eczema. Eczema is a common skin condition, typically appearing in 1-3-month-olds, improving after 6 months, and rare after 1 year. If it occurs after 1 year, mothers should be alert—it may relate to food allergies or an allergic constitution.

How to Deal with Eczema in Toddlers

1) Eczema caused by dietary factors

Eczema in 1-year-olds may result from food allergies. When preparing ingredients, delay adding allergic foods like cod, animal liver powder, papaya, mango, pineapple, kiwi, etc. Reintroduce gradually after eczema improves.

If eczema is due to dry skin而非 food allergies, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins A and B, improving dryness.

2) Eczema caused by environmental factors

Eczema may also be triggered by environmental factors like fur, pollen, dust, soap, or cosmetics. Keep the baby away from allergens. If caused by strong light or climate changes, avoid such environments.

3) Eczema caused by an allergic constitution

If eczema recurs without obvious environmental/dietary changes, consult a hospital to determine if the baby has an allergic constitution and identify allergens to avoid in the future.

4) Medication for eczema

Regardless of the cause, moisturizing is key. Apply hypoallergenic, organic, or natural moisturizers/lotions for dry skin/eczema. Bathe regularly to alleviate symptoms. For severe eczema, use hormone therapy as prescribed—doctor-prescribed hormones are usually below tolerance standards, so don't worry.