Your Baby at 7 Months—A Lot Is New for Them and You!
New choppers, new chow, and new experiences
Your baby’s world at month 7 will be one of increasing mobility and independence. Solo exploration of their surroundings will bring a lot of smiles to their face. Lucky for them (or not), they’ll be getting brand new teeth to show off while they’re at it!
Feeding schedule: At 7 months, your baby will likely be drinking 7 to 8 fl oz of formula or breastmilk, 3 to 4 times a day.
They sleep more, so you can too: Your 7-month-old will want about 11 hours of sleep each night. By this stage, so will you.
Bring out the teething rings!
If it hasn’t already, your baby’s first tooth could be arriving soon. It’s known as “cutting a tooth” for good reason: it can sometimes hurt your little one’s gums. Here are some signs to watch for and ways you can help your baby cope with the pain of teething:
Signs of teething
- They might drool more heavily and bite on their (or your) hands and fingers
- You could see a rash develop on their chin from their saliva
- The discomfort of inflamed gums might make them irritable and keep them up at night
Relief for teething
- Give your baby a frozen teething ring or other teething toy
- Give them a soft washcloth that’s been wet and frozen to chew on
- Replenish your stock of bibs and try to keep cloths close by to help keep their clothes and face dry