5-year-old baby development indicators 5-year-old baby development standards

When your baby turns 5, it means that he will soon enter another stage and go to elementary school. A 5-year-old baby also needs to be prepared for elementary school. Here is an introduction to the developmental standards of a 5-year-old baby.

5-year-old baby development

Social and Emotional Development:

1. Want to make friends happy;

2. Want to be like friends;

3. More likely to obey some rules;

4. Like singing, dancing and performing;

5. Show concern and empathy for others;

6. Have gender awareness;

7. Ability to distinguish what is real and what is illusory;

8. Show more independence, such as being able to visit neighbors on their own (but still needing parental care);

9. Sometimes they are difficult to lead, but most of the time they are cooperative.

Language Development:

1. Speak clearly;

2. Tell a simple story in complete sentences;

3. Able to tell name and address.

Cognitive Development:

1. Able to count more than 10 objects;

2. You can draw a little man with at least 6 parts;

3. You can write some letters or numbers;

4. Can trace geometric shapes such as triangles;

5. Understand the daily things used in the home, such as money and food.

Motor Development:

1. Can stand on one foot for 10 seconds or longer;

2. Can jump on the spot;

3. Can do somersaults;

4. Eat with a spoon and fork;

5. Can go to the toilet by themselves;

6. You can swing and climb.

Abnormal signal:

1. Not showing a wide range of emotions;

2. Behavior that shows extreme fear or extreme cowardice;

3. Being unusually withdrawn and inactive;

4. Easily distracted, unable to focus on any activity for more than 5 minutes;

5. Generally have no reaction to people, or only have very perfunctory reactions;

6. Not knowing what is real and what is unreal;

7. Do not participate in various games and activities;

8. Cannot say your own name;

9. Unable to talk about daily activities or experiences;

10. Don’t draw;

11. Unable to brush teeth, wash and dry hands, or undress without help;

12. Losing the skills you once had.

Finally, I want to tell you that every child has his or her own growth pattern. No one can accurately predict when your baby will be able to fully master a certain skill. Therefore, the developmental characteristics of each stage are only for reference. There may be slight differences, and you don’t have to worry too much. However, if there are corresponding abnormal signals at a certain stage, it may mean that there is a problem of developmental delay, so you should consult a doctor in time.

Baby's development indicators at 5 years old

Boys: Height 98.7-124.7cm; Weight 13.50-27.85kg; Head circumference 47.2-54.9cm.

Girls: Height 97.8-123.4cm; Weight 12.93-26.87kg; Head circumference 46.3-53.9cm.

Note: The above data is compiled based on the Ministry of Health's "Reference Standards for Growth and Development of Children Under 7 Years Old in China".

Dietary requirements for 5-year-old babies

Preschoolers should have a healthy attitude toward eating. Your child should be a good companion at mealtimes now, and he's ready to start learning basic table manners. At age 4, he can stop holding his fork and spoon because he can now use these tools like an adult. With guidance, he'll also use a knife properly. Now you can also teach him other table manners, such as not talking with a full mouth and not reaching across the table to take other people's food. Although it's necessary to explain these principles, your own role modeling is more important. He'll eat like everyone else in the family, and if your family has a habit of eating together, he'll also develop good table manners. So have at least one special, enjoyable family meal each day, and let your child help clear the table or prepare food in other ways.

How Much Is Enough? Many parents worry about whether their children are eating "enough." Here are some guidelines to help you determine whether your child is eating enough, but not too much.

1. Give your child a small portion only after he or she has asked for some food for a while. The following recommendations are for "small portions" suitable for children: 4-6 ounces (120-180 grams) of milk or juice 4 tablespoons of vegetables 1/2 cup of cotton cheese or lactic acid 1/2 cup of cereal 2 ounces (60 grams) of hamburger 2 ounces (60 grams) of chicken 1 slice of bread 1 ounce (30 grams) of margarine.

2. Do not eat dessert more than twice a day, and emphasize healthy eating instead of soft drinks, candy, pastries, and foods that are too salty or too fat. Too much dessert will not only reduce children's appetite for regular meals, but also expose their teeth to foods that cause cavities for a long time. In order to minimize the risk of cavities and excess calories, encourage children to eat the following nutritious snacks: Fruits and fruit juices Hand-held sandwiches Carrot, celery and cucumber slices Oatmeal porridge Lactic acid bran bread or crackers Cheese.

3. Don’t use food to reward your child’s good behavior.

4. When your child asks for food or drink, make sure that he is actually hungry or thirsty. If the child's real purpose is to get your attention, talk or play with him, but don't use food to comfort him.

5. Don't let your child eat when he is playing, listening to stories or watching TV. This will cause him to overeat because of "subconscious" eating.

6. Calculate the calories in the food he eats regularly and monitor how many calories he consumes on average every day. The total calorie requirement for a 4-5 year old child is 900-1800 calories per day, or about 40 calories per kilogram of body weight.

7. Don't worry if your child doesn't eat consistently. Sometimes he'll eat anything he can get his hands on, and sometimes he'll turn his nose up at everything. When your child refuses to eat, he may not be hungry because he didn't move much the previous few days. You can also use eating as a way to exercise your self-control. Especially when your child is not interested in anything, he is bound to resist the idea of ​​asking you to eat. In any case, don't force your child to eat. Make sure your child rests when he's listless. He won't be hungry or lose weight. However, if his appetite has decreased significantly for more than a week, or if he has signs of illness such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or weight loss, consult your pediatrician.

8. Limit your child's milk intake. Milk is an important food, mainly due to its high calcium content. However, too much milk will reduce your child's desire for other foods. A pint (480 grams) of milk a day is enough for your child to meet his calcium needs. Although 4-year-olds are very eager to eat, they still have some special behaviors at mealtimes, which may change from day to day. It is best not to annoy your child's greed when he encounters a favorite food. Instead, let him eat the food on his plate, or something else. As long as the food he chooses is not too much sugar, fat or salt, don't object. Let him taste a little bit of other foods, encourage him to eat other foods, and don't insist on him eating foods that he is completely unfamiliar with. Sometimes, television commercials can seriously hinder children from getting proper nutrition. Some studies have shown that children who watch TV for more than 12 hours a day are more likely to be obese. Children at this stage are easily influenced by advertisements for sugary cereals and desserts, especially after he has been to other homes where such foods are prepared. To combat these external influences, keep your home as "clean" as possible. Buy foods that are low in salt, sugar and fat, and serve desserts only on special occasions. Also monitor the TV and advertisements your child watches. Eventually, he will get used to healthy foods, and eventually his desire to taste foods high in sugar, salt or fat will decrease significantly. Supplemental diet Preschoolers generally do not need vitamin supplements. However, if your child is very picky and refuses to eat a balanced diet, you should discuss the need for vitamin supplements with your pediatrician.