Nursery World - A month in the life of Harry Tobias (20)

Harry had his first taste of solids this month, which he took readily. He was initially offered baby rice and then apple and carrot. Although Harry was very accepting of these foods he was clearly having a lot of tummy pain, so solids have been stopped temporarily, and an extra bottle of formula given to keep him satisfied. Harry weighs 6.1kg (13lb). He is growing fast and is now noticeably longer in the body. He is a very contented baby who smiles readily and chuckles a great deal. He responds with huge laughs when you catch his eye from across a room.

Harry weighs 6.1kg (13lb). He is growing fast and is now noticeably longer in the body. He is a very contented baby who smiles readily and chuckles a great deal. He responds with huge laughs when you catch his eye from across a room.

Harry has begun to hold on to items offered to him, shaking them vigorously, then dropping them in a uncontrolled manner. At times he hits himself hard with toys and needs to be well supervised to stop him hurting himself.

Harry focuses intently on everything that interests him. Big sister Jasmine was thrilled when he focused on the picture cards she was showing him, smiling at her.

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