A baby's random gesture may be a sign that mom loves you
What are the meanings of the various gestures that babies show? Have you ever wondered? Maybe that gesture is a sign to tell mom, "I love you!" Let's check what kind of signs there are.
What kind of gesture is a “I love you mom” sign?
When a baby smiles, it is a sign that they feel safe and happy being with their mother. The reason I look closely at my mom's face and follow her movements is because I want to keep looking at my beloved mom. When a baby flaps its arms and legs when mom approaches or comes into view, it is a state of exploding joy, saying, "It's mom!"
Asking for physical contact by touching mom's face or body, or leaning over her body in a baby carrier is also a message from your baby that she loves you.
When your baby is 5 to 6 months old, they will begin to make sounds such as "ahh" and "uhh" even if they are not verbal. It's called babbling (nango). They may be saying, ``I love you, Mommy,'' or they may be saying, ``Look and hear!'' about new things they can do. No matter which one it is, it's endearing to see them trying so hard to appeal to their mom.
Once the baby is able to crawl, it will begin to "follow" where the mother is.
When can you start seeing the I love mom sign?
A newborn baby's visual acuity is said to be around 0.01, meaning they can hardly see anything, but around 4 months old, their vision has developed and they begin to clearly recognize their mother's presence. Therefore, when their mother approaches them or makes eye contact with them, they become happy and react.
Babies are born with a sense of smell and can sense it through their mouths, so while they can't see well, they open their mouths and try to find their mom by scent. That can also be called a "sign that mom loves you."
It has to be a mom! What will become?
There are individual differences, but in general, children begin to become shy around 6 to 8 months old. Children will be able to distinguish between other people and their mother, and they may cry if their mother, who is always with them and takes care of them, is not around, or if someone else holds them. Your dog may follow you everywhere, making it difficult to do housework or even go to the bathroom slowly.
During this period, it becomes difficult for mothers to ask other adults, including fathers, to take care of their children, so the burden on mothers tends to increase. You may have no choice but to carry your baby in your arms or carry them on your back for comfort while doing housework.
The peak of following is around 1 and a half years old. When children reach the age of 2 or 3 and their relationships begin to expand, for example by making friends of the same age, their attachment to their mother begins to weaken. Since the period is limited, be sure to accept your baby's feelings and return the love.
Why do you love mom?
Babies hear their mother's voice in the womb even before they are born. Even after birth, babies feel at ease when they hear the voice of their mother who is always by their side, and when they can feel the warmth of their touch.
How to respond to mommy love signs
When your baby sends you signs that he loves you, you should respond with a smile and a gentle voice. Physical contact such as holding, touching, and hugging also increases a baby's sense of happiness and security. Playing with your child using toys is also a good form of communication.
However, there may be times when this is not possible, such as when you have to leave your child at a nursery school.
When your baby cries, you find it difficult to leave your baby, so you end up prolonging the time you spend with your baby or looking back over and over again with a worried look on your face, but this can amplify your baby's anxiety. It's hard for moms too, but the trick is to smile, say, "I'm going," wave, and quickly leave. Surprisingly, babies change their moods more quickly than mothers, and they tend to lose their temper after a while.
Is there also a “daddy no”? !
When shyness begins, the child begins to feel anxious and fearful around adults they don't know, other than those they are always with. Fathers inevitably end up spending less time with their babies due to work, etc., so they may feel like they are ``strangers'' and dislike it.
This is just a stage in their growing up process, when they reach the point where they're ready for anything other than mommy. I don't really hate my dad, so there's no need to worry.
Daddy no! What to do when someone cries
It is recommended that you build a relationship of trust little by little by showing how you get along with mom and by taking care of her when she is in a good mood.
It's painful when someone hates you and cries, but trust can be built by continuing to care for them without giving up. Don't give up and take care of your child patiently, with the support of your mother. This feeling is also transmitted to the baby. It is important to try not to get irritated or rush, but to relax and talk to them in a gentle manner.
As a preventive measure, one way to make the baby aware of the father's presence is by talking to the baby in the womb before it is born, and taking care of the baby by changing diapers and bathing the baby right after birth.
