Newborn Baby's 43rd Week: your baby has started to walk

By week 43, babies are able to follow simple commands such as, increased knowledge, your baby's ability to communicate increases each week as well. It is probably becoming easier and easier to understand what he/she wants, as he/she begins to indicate this in ways other than crying.

This week your baby has started to walk. He/she is probably walking very well by now. He/she is at home you do not need shoes for his/her feet, but make sure you buy a strong solid pair if for when you leave the house, even it if is just to the front yard. If you go somewhere where your baby could do a lot of walking is sure you bring your stroller along as well. Chances are that although your baby will want to walk, his/her legs will tire quickly and he will want to ride as well.

  

At 43 weeks old, babies usually range from 26.75 inches long and 7.61 kg (10th percentile) to 29.75 inches long and 10 kg (90th percentile). By this stage, the baby may be yearning for some social interaction. He/she may find it boring sitting with his/her family members at home. Your baby to is another encouraging idea as he/she will show keen interest in animals. Don’t forget to take some hands sanitizer with you just in case your baby touches any if the animals present there. 

The major task you have now is to help your baby coping with his/her suspicions. He/she is now more aware of harmful and dangerous things and most often associate different noises with danger. You may find your baby in tears after hearing the vacuum or microwave noise. There is nothing serious in it but rather is a good thing. 

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