Physically and mentally
• Moves head from side to side
• Gazes at human faces
• Can focus on objects up to about 12 inches away (without seeing details)
• Blinks at bright lights
• May follow an object with gaze but loses it after a while
• Likes contrasting colours and patterns
• Has strong reflexes
• Brings hands to face
• Turns towards familiar voices and sounds
• Likes skin contact with closest caregivers
• May smile at familiar faces
Language and emotions
• Responds to loud sounds
• Cries if over or under-stimulated
• Makes small cooing noises
Feeding
• If breast-fed: Most breastfed babies feed ‘on demand’, i.e. whenever hungry
• If formula-fed: A one-month-old will usually drink about three to four ounces of milk per feeding (about 18 to 32 ounces a day)
• May pass stools at least three times a day
Sleep
Your baby may have more established sleep-wake patterns, sleeping every two to three hours, awaking to feed then going to sleep again. Remember to place baby on his/ her back for bedtime!Your baby should be sleeping for at least 16 to 18 hours a day. However, some newborns tend to be more wakeful than others and this is perfectly normal.
Ideal toys for this age
• Child-safe music boxes
• Child-safe activity mirrors
• Stuffed toys (without sharp and/ or metal parts)
Useful tips
Give baby some tummy time so that he/ she can look at the world in a different way. Also, it’s never too early to begin reading to your child.
Use a steady tone — but keep it expressive, low and comforting — to help strengthen the bond between you.
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