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During the second month of life, your baby may be settling into a routine. You have both had time to recover from the birth and are getting to know each other well. You might still feel overwhelmed and stressed at times, and that is normal.

Your baby's movements are becoming smoother and less jerky. Although he can hold his head up briefly, he still needs your support. While on her tummy, your baby can probably hold her head up slightly. Continue to lay her on her belly for tummy time throughout the day. Babies like to look at different patterns, colors and textures as their eyesight is improving. Because your baby may be rolling over in one direction, it is imperative that you do not ever leave your little one unattended. Even if she has not rolled over yet, one day she will surprise you!

You will be rewarded for all of your dedication this month with smiles of appreciation. Your baby is beginning to smile socially and likes when you smile back at him. Your baby likes to see you excited and the more you interact with him, the more fun he will be for you. Praise your baby for learning a new skill and show him he makes you proud! Some babies begin to coo-make the same sounds back to him. Play cooing games with your baby to help him develop language skills.

Babies have a strong desire to suck and sometimes feeding does not meet their need. Encourage your baby to suck on a fist, hand or pacifier to learn to soothe themselves. Many babies suck on their thumbs or hands before they are even born. Often times, babies enjoy sucking on pacifiers. Be careful not to overuse them and never tie them aorund the baby's neck.

While crying is totally normal, some babies will develop colic. Colic occurs when a baby continuously cries and can not be comforted. Continue to comfort your baby the best you can and ask for suggestions from the doctor. Medication may be necessary. Accept help from others and take the time for yourself that you deserve and need. While it can be challenging and tiresome, colic usually settles down around 3-4 months. Babies need caregivers to be patient, gentle and attentive.

Babies hands have unclenched and will remain open most of the time now. Encourage your baby to reach for objects and grasp ahold of them. Let your baby experience different sizes, colors and textures to optimize learning.

Your baby will be getting his first series of shots at this time. It is very important that you have your child immunized against serious diseases. Not only is it important for your child's health, it is critical for the well-being of the community. Giving your baby tylenol before he receives his shots will decrease the pain. Vaccines do have some risks and side effects, but are much less severe than the actual disease.

Your baby may be going a bit longer in between feedings. Most breastfed babies can go about 3 hours in between each feeding and bottlefed babies are feeding closer to every 4 hours. You may have been told that if you add solids or cereal to baby's bottle, they will sleep better. This may be tempting, but it should not be done. Breastmilk or formula should be the only source of nutrition at this time. Babies at this age are still to young to start on solids.

Continue to play with your baby and teach her about the world around her. Set her on your lap facing outwards so that she can see more. Talk to your baby, sing to your baby and tell her all about what you are doing. Babies love to listen and this is how they learn. During playtime, sit her so that she is facing you. Stick your tongue out and see what she does. Babble back and forth. Make sure that you read to your baby. Babies do not necessarily care what you read to them, they just like hearing your voice and seeing the brightly colored pictures.

Developmental Milestones 1 Month Old

Physical

• Your baby can hold her head up for short periods of time.
• Some babies can turn their heads from side to side while laying down.
• Babies will hold gazes for longer periods of time.
• Eyes can track objects
• Grasp-your baby is equipped with a reflex that will allow him to grasp ahold of your finger or another small object

Intellectual

• Your baby is discovering that he has hands and feet. Hold her arms above his head and ask , `How big is baby?` You can also count his toes and play this little piggy.
• Your baby may gurgle, coo, grunt and hum to show her feelings. Coo and gurgle back and talk to her face to face.
• Some babies may squeal and laugh.
• Recognizes parents and will calm down when he hears the parents voices.
• Your baby listens to and enjoys music. Use her awake times to stimulate her sensory development. Sing to her and play music. Vary what your baby hears.
• Your baby will start sleeping for longer periods of time during the night and begin to stay awake more during the day.

Emotional

• Your baby is soothed by sucking. Babies need to suck and a pacifier may work wonders in helping your baby calm herself now.
• Shows a preference for parents vs. strangers
• May smile when they see a parent or familiar face

Age Appropriate Toys:

• Rattles
• Shakers and Chimes
• Music toys
• Shiny toys (foil works, too!)
• Unbreakable mirrors
• Mobiles
• Moving toys

Comments:

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baby2onway - Thursday, 19 Nov
manda-my baby is about a month and a half and I have not gotten a period yet either. I am waiting until the end of the month and then I will call my dr. My little on was born on Oct. 1. I hate this my period was pretty regular before. I hope this pregnancy does not throw me into irregular periods. my sisters both have a messed up cycle where they bleed for a month or two and don't bleed for like three or four

baby2onway - Thursday, 19 Nov
I had my first physical therapy appointment today for my post pardum psd. She gave me 3 exercises to do daily and I go back in two weeks. I have to do pelvic tilts, kegals, and this thing where I tie a belt around my knees and put outward pressure. I am glad to be getting this over with and not have to take a pain killer just to be able to go to the store to go grocery shopping.

mamatabby - Thursday, 19 Nov
Hey ladies- My son is 4 weeks today and he is all snotty. I have been plunging his nose all day but he is still miserable. Is there anything else I can do? I feel horrible cause I feel like I can't help him.

PregMeag - Thursday, 19 Nov
My 3 1/2 year old has the pea sized bumps on the bottom of the back of his head. He's always had them. My pediatrician said that unless they start to get bigger all of the sudden, they are harmless.

rose1003 - Thursday, 19 Nov
My baby is 8 weeks today. Time sure is going fast! PregMeag- My changing table is the same way! Poo and pee flying everywhere! I swear I wash that pad every day and there is constantly clothes in the bathroom sink soaking. He only poo's once a day but oh man he gets it everywhere!

bluebeanz - Thursday, 19 Nov
ORGANIC- Canadian moms get a year off at 65% of their wages unless they work for the government and then they get 90% of their wages(and this is only IF they have worked enough qualifying hours before having their baby). Some provinces are different though.. In my province I get 75% of my wages for 4 months and then it goes down to 65% for the remainder of the year.

peachy09 - Thursday, 19 Nov
LoL...I don't have to go back yet, but pumping is a nice way for me to get a break I otherwise wouldn't get at work! Sadly that means I'm looking forward to it. And my older son has those pea-sized bumps behind his ears too. The dr said they were just lymph nodes or something & wasn't worried. I think he still has them but they're a lot harder to find now (he's 18 mo.) If any of you hear anything eles or bad, please let me know!

allynne7 - Thursday, 19 Nov
Organic: maternity leave guarantees your job for a year but any time over that and you need to have saved up your vacation time. On another note, if you got your Child Care Benefit done(as well as the Child Tax Benefit papers if your eligible) the money is sent out tomorrow (Nov. 20) and you should also get October's cheque as well if your LO was born before the 20th. (The child care benefit is $100 no matter what your tax bracket).

Mrs. Joiner - Thursday, 19 Nov
I'm BF and on the minipill and I am about to get my first pp period...

Mrs. Joiner - Thursday, 19 Nov
I can't believe that my baby girl is a month old today! She is getting so big too fast!

mrs. myers - Thursday, 19 Nov
OrganicMomma - As far as I know, mothers in Canada get a whole year off for maternity leave. I'm super jealous.

OrganicMomma - Thursday, 19 Nov
Question: What are new mothers allowed in Canada, as far as time off?

mamadear04 - Thursday, 19 Nov
Wow, I am so excited! lol I seriously had know idea that i might not get my period again for a nother year if i breast feed..I can't believe i'm just finding this out now.lol

mrs. myers - Thursday, 19 Nov
mamadear - If you're BF'ing, it'll be quite a while before you get your period again...several months. My friend didn't get hers back until her LO was 9 or 10 months old. I'd be perfect

mamadear04 - Thursday, 19 Nov
I am B/F ,and this is my first time.I did not b/f with my first two children. Well thank you so much...I'm so thankfull for all my on line mommy friends..I never thought I would get hooked to any web site, but this one is great.I love that I can come here and ask questions, and be there for some of your questions..Just talking with other moms with babys the same age as mine..

cuddlebunnymeg - Thursday, 19 Nov
mamadear04-My lo is 9 weeks old and I still haven't had my period either. If you are bf you may not get it for a while. I am formula feeding but have not gotton it yet. However, my nuvaring comes out sat so we shall see then.

mamadear04 - Thursday, 19 Nov
ok, my baby will be 2 months in two days, and I still have not had my period..Is anyone elts not getting one yet?

mrs. myers - Thursday, 19 Nov
Wesley is one month old today! Time sure didn't go this fast when I was 38 weeks pregnant and waiting for him to arrive, lol.

carmensmomma - Thursday, 19 Nov
thanks girls it makes me feel good to know i can come on here and vent and you all know where i'm coming from. I tried to tell my best friend who has no children about how it upset me to leave Laina so soon, and you just know that she doesn't completely understand becuz she she has no children, and i felt kinda silly telling her how badly it upset me. I know when i come on here you all can relate to what i'm feeling.

moms2b - Thursday, 19 Nov
My baby also has those little bumps behind the ear she has 3. I am also concerned have not taken her to the dr yet but I will do soon. Also my lo is very gassy she cries then farts pretty loud. Does anyone has a really gassy in pain when passes gas baby. Need advice

chicagomommy52 - Thursday, 19 Nov
My LO has a tiny pea-sized bump on the back of his head kinda behind his ear. I asked the doctor about it last time and she said it was a cyst and there shouldn't be a problem unless it got infected...Today I felt another one behind his ear on the other side....I am trying my hardest not to worry...I hope that everything is ok. Also, his umbilical cord came off about a week and a half ago, but there's still a tiny brown piece attached to his belly button...I'm hoping this piece will dry up and fall off.....My next doctor's appointmnet isn't for another 3 weeks....

chicagomommy52 - Thursday, 19 Nov
PregMeag- Mine too! He's always peeing everywhere! Definitely NOT magical..... Carmens & all the other Working Momma's- I have to go back to work in 2 1/2 weeks. I am soooo sad. We were planning on me not going back to work, but my husband still has not found a job which I am so upset about. Plus, we need health insurance for the baby....I am dreading leaving him. Plus I will be trying to pump 3x a day....this is going to suck!

high-lee - Wednesday, 18 Nov
I lay our LO on her back on my legs if she is fussy and rub her feet, she instantly gets quietand relaxes

sep26girl - Wednesday, 18 Nov
To add to bluebeanz comments...vacuum and kitchen fan helps as well

bluebeanz - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Hugs to you mama's having to go back to work. I can't imagine leaving my LO right now (I am LUCKY to live in Canada). My heart seriously breaks for you guys! :( Come on here to vent or cry if you need to. We are here to listen.

On a different note.. if you guys have fussy babies, use a hair dryer. Honestly the hair dryer and swing have saved my sanity! My LO was fussy almost every night for 3 1/2 weeks. Nothing would settle her or make her happy. My friend recommended the hair dryer to me and it's one of the few things that helped. If she is crying (and I've taken care of everything I think might be the problem) I just turn the hair dryer on for a few min. & she settles right down. If she is fussing and is overtired, I stick her in the swing and turn it on for a few minutes and she settles and goes straight to sleep! Sounds funny, but it works. It's the whole white noise thing. :D

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