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Congratulations on the birth of your baby! Caring for an infant can be scary and overwhelming at times, but you and your baby will get to know each other in no time. Becoming a parent is a big change and can take some time to adjust to. Make sure that you accept help from friends and family in the early weeks.

Newborn babies move between six states throughout the day. Your baby could be in deep sleep, light sleep, a drowsy state, awake alert, fussy alert, or crying stage. It is important to recognize these stages so that you can adapt to your babies needs and develop a better understanding of what soothes him the best.

Babies like to look at human faces the most. They can not see very far and can not distinguish colors very well. Besides the human face, babies like brightly colored patterns, mirrors and objects that are red, black or white. Babies will stare at things but can not grab ahold of anything quite yet. It is comforting for your baby when you hold her close, rock her and speak gently to her. It is important to handle your baby carefully and always support their underdeveloped neck.

You may be tempted to put your baby to bed with you, but this is dangerous. Babies should sleep on their backs in their own crib. Young babies can begin to develop some type of a schedule. All stuffed animals, bedding and pillows should be removed to reduce the risk of suffocation. You can put your baby on her belly for tummy time several times a day. This will help to develop muscle strength.

When traveling, always use a properly installed infant restraint seat. To ensure the safety of your baby, have their carseat checked by a licensed car seat installer. Because car accidents reduce the quality of a car seat, never buy used car seats and replace yours if it is in an accident.

Babies cry for lots of reasons. When a baby is crying, that his means of communication. He is experiencing a need that is not being met. Babies cry because they are hungry, wet, tired, hot/cold, experiencing pain, overstimulated, and many other reasons. Soon you will be able to decode your babies cries. Sometimes babies can not be comforted and it seems that the crying will never end. When you have tried everything and nothing seems to work, put her in her crub and close the door. Come back in a few minutes to check on her. Whatever you do, don't take any frustration out on your baby.

Your newborn will be ready to eat every two to three hours on average. Formula fed babies may go longer in between feedings. Remember to burp your baby after each feeding to reduce gas and fussiness. Breast feeding can be trying for the first few weeks. It takes patience, support and dedication, but you can do it. If you are encountering problems, ask for help. Call your doctor, the baby's doctor or a lactation consultant.

Developmental Milestones Newborn


Physical

• It may look as if your newborn baby is scrunched up with his arms and legs not fully extended. Your baby is used to being inside the womb, and this is normal. If he appears bowlegged, don't worry. It's part of the stretching-out process and will most likely fase away by the time he's five or six months old.
• Your baby may lift his head briefly when he's lying on his stomach by the end of this month. Give your baby plenty of tummy time to help him develop his muscles. He may also be able to turn it from side to side. Jerky movements give way to more smooth ones as his nervous system and muscle control mature. Your baby's primitive reflexes, such as sucking and chewing on his hands, remain dominant.
• Baby's vision is still fuzzy and he can not see very far. Your baby likes to look at your face. Keep it close by and talk to him when you are holding him.

Intellectual

• Right now food is the most important thing in your newborn's life. Sleep comes in at a close second. Most newborn babies will feed every two to three hours around the clock. Sleeping patterns are equally intermittent. Most newborns sleep for a total of 16 to 17 hours in a 24-hour period, but that's usually broken up into eight to ten naps. By the end of the month your baby may have developed something of a feeding and sleeping pattern, but you may not notice any real pattern for months. It is hard to put a newborn on a strict schedule. Sleeping helps your baby regain energy and it also helps brain development.
• Right now your baby doesn't have much of a personality. Crying is the only way that your baby knows how to express himself. He spends his time moving in and out of several different states of sleepiness, quiet alertness, and active alertness.
• Your face is the most interesting thing to your baby right now. He also likes high-contast objects. Show him black and white toys at playtime.
• Learning begins immediately, so take all opportunities to teach him about the world around him. Use his quiet and alert times to play and talk with your baby.
• Your baby can recognize faces and may try to imitate gestures. Give your baby the chance to imitate you. Stick your tongue out and give him a chance to repeat it. Then, do it again. Even if he does not do it, he is watching you!
• Mobiles with high contrast patterns and picture books with strong line drawings will capture your baby's attention. When your baby starts fussing, its time to stop and move on to something else.
• Babies like their own reflection. Place unbreakable mirrors at cribside or on the floor for them to focus on.

Emotional

• This month your baby becomes quiet and calm when you speak to him gently and hold him upright. He may even make an 'ah' sound when he hears your voice and sees your face. Most babies love to be held, caressed, kissed, stroked, massaged, and carried. Touch is an important means of communicating with your baby.
• Your baby can show you their feelings. She may yawn, arch her back, turn her face, fuss or cry if she is overstimulated. She will coo if she is enjoying something. Pay close attention to what your baby is `telling` you.

Age Appropriate Toys:

• Rattles
• Play gyms
• Unbreakable mirrors
• Mobiles
• Soft toys
• Musical toys
• Toys with lights
• Swings
• Bouncy seats

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LuLeesMum - Tuesday, 21 May
Congratulation MBasham!! Glad all is WELL!!

mbasham1986@gmail.com - Monday, 20 May
BABY BENTLEY AUSTIN was born on MAY-16-2013, by c-section cause water breaked and the pincita breaked and lost so much blood within 12 hours, but we both just got out of hospital and we both doing great happy to be here, first time mom. love this web site the last on was so helpful when i was pregnant with him.

LuLeesMum - Tuesday, 7 May
I had mastitis too. Went to the drs on Friday! Got some antibiotics. Boobies are much better now!

Dec Baby - Friday, 3 May
oops...strap those nappies on?! I feel your pain! I've had quite a few teary moments too especially when I'm exhausted! The situations always seem so big when you're in the middle of them! I've been there many times now and that time does pass and it will get easier:) x

Dec Baby - Friday, 3 May
LuLee...Oh boy can I relate, last night I was up to 3am (it took 3hrs) before my little one was settled and asleep! And on top of having hardly any sleep, I have mastitis:( errr I'm trying to sort it out myself by massage, heat and feeding:S I really don't want to have make a trip to the Dr.'s! Mummymonty...I would buy some pull-up nappies, maybe she wont work out how to get a pull-up off? Don't you wish you could

LuLeesMum - Thursday, 2 May
I am so very very tired.

mummymonty - Wednesday, 1 May
Off to1 month. Where is the time going?

mummymonty - Wednesday, 1 May
Dec baby its getting easier on my own but I am still struggling with my dd. had a fed really bad days when she made me cry. Or is it baby blues? Gosh I don't know! I think I'm ok and then I cry again at the drop of a hat. Feel like I'm blaming her for how I'm feeling. She keeps taking her nappy off then wetting the bed / sofa / floor. It's driving me nuts!!!!

super 7 - Wednesday, 1 May
hi babyhipkiss :) thank you yes i am very blessed to have him sleep right thru the night he is exactly like my 1yr old L.A he did the same too!hope you and millie keeping well:)had m/w visit and benjamin is 9pounds8oz yay and he is doing so well i so can't believe he will be a month tomorrow it's going by so fast!

BabyHipkissNo2 - Tuesday, 30 Apr
Wow super I'm jealous he's sleeping through the night...that's good going...happy for you though. Dec iv started putting Millie in her cot and taking darcey in to say goodnight to her so she thinks she's in het own room...seems to have worked so far.going over to the 1 month now...my baby is growing fast.,,

super 7 - Tuesday, 30 Apr
thank you dec baby and im sure eliza will be sleeping right thru the night in no time good to hear from you :)

Dec Baby - Sunday, 28 Apr
Super...so glad your little boy is doing so well...and sleeping through the night...wow!!! You are so blessed! I really hope Eliza starts to stretch out her sleeping pattern! I got 6 hours last night and today I actually feel like a normal person..hehe! I hope the same happens tonight:) BabyHipkissNo2...my 2yrs old is also getting into a lovely habit of waking up at 2 am and sneaking into Dh's side of the bed, it's happening almost every night! I'm not sure how we're going to stop him, as he cries so loud when we put him back to bed! Dh has to lay with him for a while so he doesn't wake up the whole house hold :S It's kinda nice to know that we are not alone in some of these trials:) abi-uk...I wonder if the naughty step works @ 2am...hehe! mummymonty...are you surviving without your MIL, hope you're managing O.K, it can be overwhelming when suddenly all the help is gone! Thinking of you!

super 7 - Sunday, 28 Apr
hello ladies hope you and your beautiful babies keeping well :)benjamin is now 3wks&3days old and is doing really well,he's eating quite alot which is why i have put him on formula&my breast,his last weigh in he was 9pounds7oz,have m/w visit on weds so will look forward to see how much he weighs,benjamin is sleeping right thru the night which is really good,i am coping quite well having 7 boys to raise and i so can't wait till benjamin is 6wks so he can get vaccinated i have been on edge so praying and hoping he does not catch whooping cough before then:( i still have my cough grr!healing really well from my cesar too :)

abi-uk - Saturday, 27 Apr
BabyHipKiss yeah she understands tge naughty step. She hates sitting there but knows if she keeps getting up she will be there even longer!! She has been an angel today....sure she will start playing up again when monday arrives and daddy is back at work!!

BabyHipkissNo2 - Thursday, 25 Apr
Dec Eliza is beautiful. Millie is a fab little sleeper, darcey on the other hand is being a nightmare. She keeps waking about 1am and refusing to go back to sleep till about 5am...very tiered mummy and daddy. I think it's because she is jealous that Millie is in our room...about at my wits end with it though!!! Mummymonty I feel exactly the sane with darcey...she seems to be really pushing her luck at the moment and all I seem to be doing is telling her off - I feel awful but she is really trying at the moment. Abu can not believe she is 8 weeks old...I will be moving to the 1 month bit on 30th...can't believe it! Does the naughty step work? Does your dd understand? I think darcey would just say no mummy and walk off!!!

abi-uk - Thursday, 25 Apr
Hi girls i have now gone over to 1 month...even though Emily is 8 weeks tomorrow so should be heading to 2 months! Dec baby she is gorgeous.xxx Mummymonty my almost 23 month old is also playing up. She is hitting and just generally ignoring when you tell her no. I am using the naughty step. Hoping it works!! Want my good baby girl back.x

Dec Baby - Wednesday, 24 Apr
I'm not normally one for posting photos but thought it would be nice to show you girls my little girl:) x

Dec Baby - Wednesday, 24 Apr
mummymonty...I have 2 little ones (4 yr old and 2 yr old) at home that seem to always get into mischief just at all the right times...hehe, Oh and 2 yr old is also throwing tantrums, I guess that's his way of needing extra attention! I try to have a few activities ready on hand if I know that I'll be busy feeding and settling! My kids love to draw...especially when I've bought new colouring books and bright glittery crayons! Play-dough is another activity that keeps them busy...especially when I give them some of my kitchen utensils (egg cutter, measuring cups, whisk, folk ect.) and if all else fails...I put on a kids DVD, not something I like to do, but I figure if it helps me for a time then it's O.K:) Hope this may help you or at lest give you some ideas?!

Dec Baby - Wednesday, 24 Apr
Hi girls, Eliza is now two weeks old! Yesterday she had her first visit with the maternal health nurse and has put on some weight, just not as much as the nurse would like:S So I'm having to go back in a weeks time! I'm a little surprised, Eliza is such a hungry little feeder! Hopefully next week she'll have packed it on:) How are you girls going with sleep? I'm trying to feed every three hours on the dot during the day and then I cross my fingers at night and hope for the best...so far we've managed to get a 5 hour stretch at night before the next breast feed! Oh and after having 4 days of absolutely no bleeding... surprise, surprise it came back again :(

mummymonty - Wednesday, 24 Apr
MIL has just left! She stayed for 11 nights and was actually a big help in keeping the home going! I feel slightly scared over the thought of being on my own with the kids all day. DH is doing loads of overtime at work so long days without any help or adult conversation coming up! My Eldest will be 2 on May 5th and is like a tornado. She is having tantrums galore and does not listen to a word I say. I feel like all I do is tell her off and say NO! Feel like such a grouch she's going to hate me! Any tips for getting through this stage? Hope you are all ok. X

LaianaandAlaiahsmommy - Tuesday, 23 Apr
we are moving to (hahaha old habits die hard I started to right week one instead of 1 month) 1 month!!!

LaianaandAlaiahsmommy - Tuesday, 23 Apr
Hello ladies how is everyone??? I tried to login & it wouldn't let me so had to do a new profile so why not change my name & add Alaiah to it??? cant believe shes 5 weeks today & she is 8.14 now! she looks more like Laiana everyday...she had thrush on her tongue so has to take meds 4 times a day but its starting to clear up glad about that...hope all the babies are well!!!

BabyHipkissNo2 - Tuesday, 23 Apr
Abi I'm with you with annoying (unthoughtful) MILs.... All mine could go on about when she first saw Millie was about how she looked nothing like ddarcey, how all her kids looked the same and where all her dark hair had come from as all her Kids and other grand children had been bold and blonde oh and that she didn't look abit like my husband! Hope everyone is ok. Millie is starting to wake up now for last 2 days instead of sleeping all time... Can't believe she's nearly a month old :(

abi-uk - Sunday, 21 Apr
Hi all :) Bloody mother in laws!!! Went to see her yesterday and told her Emily was a shorty. Later when i was changing Emilys nappy mother in law says 'she's really tall'. Erm no,told her she was measured by the hv on their mat and is a shorty! She then proceded to get her measuring tape to measure her and said the health visitors mat must be wrong!!!! Sigh!! I know it sounds silly me having the arse over this but she is the kind of woman who ALWAYS has to be right. Emily is half an inch shorter now than what my sister in law was at birth. She is currently just under 19 inches at 7 weeks. Sorry grumble over :) My hubby has had it in the ear about this since yesterday ;) On a brighter note we have been out buying holiday clothes today. Seem to be using my moby wrap more and more as it's easier than the buggy.x Hope you lovely ladies are all well.xxxx

BabyHipkissNo2 - Thursday, 18 Apr
Mummymonty I can't remember what type it was. It was a big yellow one on wheels. Was brilliant though! Abi Emily is teeny tiny :) Millie got weighed on Tuesday, she's put over a pound on and is now 8lb 13oz - hubby has done very well :) millies had tummy ache today, and did the biggest burp iv ever heard tonight bless her x

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