Since babies can’t talk, they communicate through their actions. So it is important for you to know and understand what your baby’s trying to tell you through his actions. This will help you give your child’s needs and take care of him easily.
From 0-3 months, your newborn will appear to be sending out a lot of signals. From birth, he will turn his head whenever you touch his cheek and extend his legs and arms and cry when his upset. Your baby will also take a step forward when his foot touches a flat surface and clutch your finger when you stroke his palm. On the contrary, experts say that these gestures don’t mean anything but instead are just simple reflexes your child was born with. After a couple of months, you’ll notice that some of these gestures will completely disappear while others will evolve into more purposeful actions.
Below are some actions you might notice as your infant grows:
- Your little angel will wrinkle his nose to show disgust.
- When your baby arches his back, open his eyes wide, and flex his fingers, this usually means he in pain.
- By the time your baby reaches his 4th month, his physical signals will become clearer as he starts to discover cause and effect and how to organize his thought and action. Raising his arms when he wants to be picked up or kicking his chair when he’s tired of sitting are some examples.
- Your child may also tell you that playtime is over by turning away or breaking eye contact.
- When your baby rubs or tries to cover his eyes, he might be trying to play peek-a-boo. It could also mean that he already wants to sleep.
- Twisting his hair means your baby already knows how to make himself feel better.
- Your little one’s in a good mood if he outstretched his arms with open hands and fingers. This also indicates that your baby is relaxed and ready to play around him.
- When your baby tug his ears, it indicates that he’s overwhelmed or in pain. It can be a sign that something is too much for him like the milk is too hot or he has too much gas and needs to burp.
Understanding your baby’s body language helps you give the right amount of baby care he needs. It also trains you how to react and response with the different moods your baby might be feeling at any given time. Parents might not realize it, but babies can also feel a whole lot of different emotions like adults do.
