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Your Baby's Development: 1 MonthParenting AdviceAs small and fragile as your baby may seem, is already learning to do things for themselves and are taking in everything around them. Although you might not notice it your baby has already come a long way since birth. Baby`s sight: Your baby is able to focus on objects up to 15 inches away. They prefer to look at the human face, focusing on the eyes or mouth. Bold shapes and bold black-and-white patterns attract their attention. They can turn their head from side to side to follow movement. Tip: Hold up bright coloured blocks or other colourful objects for your baby to focus on. Baby`s hearing: Your baby already recognizes your voice and will respond with their eyes, opening their move or fidget when you speak to them. Tip: Talk to your baby when changing, bathing, feeding them. Read to them, sing him/her songs. Your words are their first tools of communication. The more you talk to your baby the more they are able to learn. Baby`s also respond well to music and this will often help your baby to settle. Body movement: When your baby is held upright with his feet touching a firm surface, will make little stepping movements forward. If your baby is lied on his/her back he/she will lift his/her head slightly of the floor and hold it for a few seconds. Baby`s natural reflexes Startle reflex: When your baby's position is quickly changed or he/she hears a sudden loud noise, he/she extends both arms with open hands, then brings his/her arms to his/her chest with an embracing movement. He/she may also cry out at the time. Grasp: His/her little hand will grip your finger when you stroke the palm. Rooting: When you rub the corner of your baby's mouth, they'll immediately turn toward your finger. This rooting instinct is what helps them to latch onto your nipple for feeding. Sucking: Your baby is ready and willing to suck for feeding; sucking also comforts them. Walking: If you support your baby upright in a standing position, you'll see them naturally try to step out. Your baby will sleep up to 15+ hours per day for the first few weeks, usually short naps. Your baby will probably wake 3 or more times during the night until he/she settles into a pattern (usually at 3 months). Your baby will want feeding every 2 to 3 hours but may sleep for up to 4 hours in between feeds at night. There will be no regular pattern of sleeping or eating in the first few weeks/months so you should take this time to get as much rest as you can and remember to let others around you help. Filed under: Kid Crafts, Kids Health & Good Parenting Guide |
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