Around 70 weeks, your toddler is ready for a new leap into the world of systems: leap 10. The last leap, at least the last one we have recorded. In leap 10, you can now observe your toddler becoming aware of systems after making this leap! Your toddler will be able to apply principles more smoothly and find their own way into this new world of systems, inside and outside the home. Learn everything you need to know about leap 10 in The Wonder Weeks app.
Even though your baby has experienced the fussy phase of a leap already nine times before, a new world, where everything is different, remains an exciting event. From 70 weeks, you can recognize the first signals of leap 10 by the fact that your little one is excited about the changes. Your baby will be more inclined to cry or cling and be crankier than you would normally expect from them.
Around 75 weeks, your toddler becomes used to this new world and they can leave the fussy phase of the leap behind them. Their journey of discovery into the world of systems can begin: the skills phase of leap 10. You will notice that your toddler is a little more enterprising, they are behaving more maturely. They become very aware of themselves, gain a better understanding of time, begin to really enjoy music and they treat things and toys differently. They want to do everything by themselves!
For most toddlers, the fussy phase of leap 10 lasts five weeks, but can also take one or six weeks. You can recognize the fussy phase of leap 10 in that your toddler wants to be with you more often, throws temper tantrums, are shyer and sleep poorly. Would you like to know what other signals are indicative of leap 10? In our app you will find a list of signals that you can tick off and add to your personal diary!
After leap 10, your toddler is beginning to understand that Mom is a separate person and so is Dad. They will use concepts such as “you” and “me” and easily understand all similarities and differences. Your toddler will begin to understand that they are an individual and that the other person is also an individual. And that a person does not have to have the same preferences as themselves.
It’s important to remember that each toddler is different. Some toddlers tend to focus more on showing off their physical skills, like crawling or walking, while others demonstrate a stronger interest in developing their speech and language abilities. Toddlers will decide for themselves what they want to prioritize at any given time. This gives you an insight about your child’s character at this moment and in the future. Our app gives you a comprehensive overview of all the skills and signs associated with the various phases of the 10 leaps.
During our research into mental leaps, we discovered that this phase in which your baby cries more frequently and shows a different behavior than normally, can actually be predicted quite accurately based on the due date. Discover the leaps of your baby on our website, using our baby leap chart.
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