Physically and mentally
• Briefly lifts head
• Smiles directly at familiar faces
• Imitates facial expressions
• Shows obvious liking for visual stimulation
• Kicks and waves arms when excited
• Begins unclenching fists
• Correctly locates frontal sounds
• Personality traits start becoming more obvious
• May begin learning the relationship between cause and effect
• May briefly hold a rattleLanguage and emotions
• Gurgles and squeals when happy
• Shows emotions more easily
• May repeat vowel noises like “ooh” and “aah”
Feeding
• If breast-fed: May nurse at least once every three hours. Your breasts should feel softer after each feeding
• If formula-fed: From now till the next few months, baby may drink about four to six ounces of milk per feeding (about 23 to 32 ounces a day)
• May pass stools less often than during the first month
Sleep
Your baby should now be able to sleep for longer stretches in the night.
Ideal toys for this age
• Floor gyms (with kicking toys)
• Activity mats
Useful tips
If you are a working mum, allow baby to spend more time with other caregivers such as the grandparents or babysitter. This allows them to establish a bond with baby before the end of your confinement period.
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