Your baby is now on its way to becoming a toddler, as its ability to walk and speak is developing extremely quickly. This is also when the baby is most playful; so make sure you take plenty of time to bond with it and watch it do amazing things on its own.

Baby Development

The gripper grasp will be stronger than ever so it will be able to feed itself by holding the glass or bottle. It can also take small foods from the plate and feed itself, so encourage this as much as possible. It makes it eat more and accept it better.

It listens to every conversation you have with it and tries to imitate your voices. It may have already said the first words, as it will have learned the meaning of simple sounds like `milk`, `mama` and `dad`. It can also respond to simple requests like `give me that`.

A few weeks ago, the disappearance of its favorite ball would cause the baby to cry uncontrollably. However, your baby will now sit down and try to understand where the ball goes.

Some babies may start practicing standing up and walking with support during these weeks and may fall after a few steps. Falling becomes a way of life for it now, so keep an eye on it!

Your baby will likely also gain a sense of independence. More likely to crawl to pick up a toy rather than wait for you to fetch it.

Milestones

1. If you roll a ball at it, it will roll it back to you; after some fun of course.

1. Your baby can stand up using furniture and even walk a few steps holding the furniture as a support.

Nutrition

As a result of many developmental changes that occur in the baby, it may refuse to drink breast milk. This is also called a nursing strike. Because of this phenomenon, grandmothers and others advise a new generation of mothers to wean the baby; but this is wrong. Breast milk is recommended for babies up to at least two years of age where weaning occurs spontaneously. Thanks to the sucking reflex that ends at the 24th month, babies who are securely attached to their mothers stop sucking on their own in those months.

Your baby may be less interested in daytime suckling due to distractions from activities during the day. Solid foods are preferred during the day; breast milk is preferred for the first waking up, before going to sleep, and for the night meal if it wakes up.

Sleep

Sleep regression is common in a 35-week-old baby. This means that the baby will not be able to sleep through the night without any interruptions. Every time a baby goes through developmental changes, it`s normal to have an unstable sleep pattern. This applies to mental, sensory, emotional and social developments and this also applies to situations such as teething, rolling, crawling, and standing. The sleep regression process can take between 3-10 days.

Care Tips

1. Talk to your baby as much as possible and try to give a name to everything around it. Say its name as much as possible to help it associate and identify with that sound.

1. Read stories to your baby and change your tone to reflect emotions as much as possible. This gives it an idea of speech patterns and how sounds and tone vary to convey different emotions.

1. Listen to your baby as much as possible and try to interact with it by chatting. Make it feel like you`re listening intently to its murmurs. If you think it wants something, point it out what it might want and ask if it wants it and always expect it to respond.

1. Head bumps are common for babies learning to get around; most are minor and do not cause any serious injury. Apply an ice pack for 20 minutes to reduce any possible swelling. Try feeding or distracting your baby so it doesn`t react too much to the cold of the ice pack.

1. Be sure to secure the furniture, stay close if your baby is on the changing table, and set the bassinet to the lowest setting.

1. Leave a lower cabinet or drawer in the kitchen unlocked and stocked with safe utensils such as plastic utensils, bowls, plates and spoons for your baby to explore.

1. As your baby starts to stand up and walk around, you may wonder if shoes are necessary. Stick to socks, booties, soft-soled baby shoes or bare feet for now. Going barefoot helps strengthen your baby`s arches and leg muscles; Feeling the texture of what it`s walking on helps to keep its balance. It`s normal for your baby to walk with slightly crooked legs or with their feet turned out, it will improve as it starts walking.

Tests and Vaccines

If previous vaccinations and controls have been completed, there is no special routine for this week.

Plays and Activities

During the bath, you can play water games with your baby using a few glasses. Show your baby how to fill a glass or spoon with water and pour it back into the bathroom. Encouraging to do this is a great way to improve hand-eye coordination.

Play familiar music to your baby and see if it can recognize these sounds. Soon, your baby will begin `singing` with a series of wonderful voices that reflect its joy.

A fun activity is to buy or create a play tunnel that baby can run through.

You can also take your baby outside often. Be sure to show it something and say its name out loud. This not only helps develop its spatial skills, but also helps build word associations in its mind.

When to Apply to The Doctor?

Babies fall very often in the pre-walking stage. Although it is generally harmless, if you notice different symptoms such as sleepiness, vomiting, inability to follow with eyes after a fall or impact, consult a doctor immediately. As a mother, there are few things that outshine your maternal instinct. Therefore, if you feel that there is something wrong with your baby`s behavior, it would be better to see a doctor. Remember it`s better to be safe than sorry.