An average baby at 18 weeks old weighs around 6.3 kilograms
, and measure around 65.5 cm. With each passing week, your baby grows stronger and stronger.
Sometimes you might be speculating if your baby is growing at all as he or she looks to be the same size for a period of time. Then at other times, your baby seems to go through a huge growth spurt that totally catches you off picket. By this time, your child should be able to sit a little with care and help from you. Your baby should be having an easy time with belly play time, and should be able to easily hold his or her up and even look around them while lying on their belly.
During this week your baby will be noticing their hands and feet, and you may see them holding their hands together, or you may see them taking their feet and toes. With better hand and eye direction, your baby will also attempt to reach for objects and grab on to them. Your child is also be attracted by sounds and noises that surround them, and will turn their head towards the direction where they hear sounds coming from - such as your voice. During this period, your baby enjoys social interactions, and may even reach their arms up asking you to pick him or her up.
