Infant Growth Spurts – Identify The Signals

What are the signs of infant growth spurts? Growth spurts occur in different phases of life. However, in some phases of life, they are not quite obvious. But unlike those of the other phases, the infant growth spurts are very much obvious. Not all may really realize this except the mother, parents, or the ones that are around the baby all the time. Though, there is not a fixed time for occurring the growth experts, the most common times are when the baby is around 7-10 das, 2 to 3 weeks, 3 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 9 months of age. You cannot expect your baby to read or see the calendars and act accordingly. What is required is that you identify the symptoms or signs or growth spurts and play the role you should for your little beloved.
Growth years
Growth spurts do not come to an end after 9 months or a year. Throughout the toddler years, they continue. Also, they continue through the teenage years. But by this time, your baby will no more remain a baby and you needn’t worry about it. As an infant, your little one is completely dependent upon you and she would be able to do nothing without your support. Your support to boost the growth of the baby is indispensable.
What happens during the spurt periods?
During the spurt periods, the baby’s milk intake would increase. She would feel the urge to feed more frequently. Also, she may behave a little unusually fussier. So, if you are breastfeeding, you should not feel irritated. There is no need to worry about whether you would be able to produce sufficient milk. Your body will follow the lead of the baby and produce sufficient milk. There is no need to supplement with any formula milk. This may prove to be counterproductive by interfering the natural supply and production of milk.
Usually, the growth spurts last 2 to 3 days, but you should not wonder if they last for about a week or so.

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