Your baby in the first month:
In the first months of the child's life, the mother needs a guide to explain to her the developments that occur with her child. In this series, you will find everything related to the growth of your newborn month by month, and in this article we talk about the infant's growth in the first month.
Sensory development in the infant in the first month:
- Vision:
Your baby can see your face when feeding, as well as see all objects close to him at a distance of no more than 30 centimeters, and you may notice swelling in the eyes after birth that will disappear over the weeks and use the creams prescribed by the doctor. Finally, your child's eyes may cross at times. Do not interpret this movement as (squint). The muscles that control eye movement have not fully developed, so there is no cause for concern.
Taste:
The sense of taste is greatly developed, your baby can differentiate between sweet and bitter, but he prefers the sweet taste, which is the taste of breast milk.
Hearing:
Hearing hasn't fully developed yet, but he can distinguish your voice quite well as well as some of the sounds he used to hear in your womb.
Touch:
There is no better reward for your baby at this age than cuddling. Through his sense of touch, your baby is now able to feel all the feelings that exist between the two of you.
Smell:
Your baby can smell you now.
Breastfeeding during the first month:
Your baby needs to breastfeed at least 8-12 times or more during the day in the first month. You will notice his crying and his need to breastfeed every two or three hours. Your baby's getting enough breast milk can only be known by following his weight and the number of used diapers. You can use a breast pump to store milk, and those close to you can help you breastfeed if you're experiencing fatigue or nipple pain in the first month.
It is important to breastfeed your baby whenever he needs it, not to let him cry for long periods in search of milk, and to regulate feeding times starting after the end of the first month.
Baby sleep in the first month:
In the first month, your baby sleeps between 14-17 hours a day or a little more, and wakes up often to feed and then goes back to sleep again. As for sleeping times, they differ from one child to another. Some children sleep most hours during the day, while others sleep more hours at night. Take enough time to sleep when your child sleeps to get some rest.
Make sure your baby sleeps in a comfortable place such as a firm mattress without using a pillow or blanket, to avoid the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.
Changes in your baby's body in the first month:
Your baby's body has not yet reached its final shape, his muscles are still confused after birth, you may notice some cramps in his hands and feet because there is no stability in the muscles yet, over time the muscles will take their correct position and the spasms and strange movements will disappear.
Your baby's weight in the first and second weeks is less than the birth weight by 5-10%. During this period, the baby loses the natural fluids in his body after birth, and then begins again to gain the lost weight and grow normally. Therefore, it is important to follow up with the doctor in the first month constantly, to check on his weight and whether he is getting enough breast milk.
Contact your doctor if you see any of these symptoms in your baby at the end of the first month:
- He does not open his eyes in bright light.
- Breastfeeds slowly, and difficulty latching on to the nipple.
- - His body shivered suddenly without crying or feeding.
- He doesn't focus his eyes on something and tracks it when he moves.
- Doesn't respond to loud sounds.
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