Newborn Baby's 42nd Week: your baby becomes more mobile and independent

42 week of newborn baby is no doubt giving you plenty of exercise! She/he is constantly on the go and discovering new and faster ways to move. Now that he/she is crawling, maybe cruising and perhaps even standing for a moment or two without holding onto anything, your baby may be close to taking his/her first wobbly, unassisted steps. As time goes on, your baby will build confidence and will stand on his/her own for longer periods of time. The more time she/he has to practice using his or her legs, the stronger and more coordinated he/she will be.

As your baby becomes more mobile and independent, you may notice that he/she has a renewed appreciation for cuddling on your lap while you read a book or two at the end of the day. He/she is still your little baby and needs comforting and security after a day of exploring and playing. He/she is also taking a greater interest in the book's pages, and may stare at the images, babble to them, and try to touch them. He/she will love to help turn the pages too. Remember, the more sounds and words your baby hears, the more easily he/she will develop a vocabulary. Take time out each day for this wonderful, educational ritual.

This week  your baby's life, she/he is probably able to understand simple commands and she/he may even be able to point to something she would like to have, like a toy on the other side of the room. If she/he hasn't already, she/he may drop the third nap of the day, relying on only the morning and afternoon naps to get him/her through. This may add some welcome flexibility to your schedule. This week your baby gets teeth, he/she is going to want to use them, not only on food, toys and furniture, but on you as well.  
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