From newborn to baby
Your baby may begin to lose their very newborn appearance,
although their legs might still be slightly bent. They’ll
probably be able to lift their head briefly when lying on their
tummy. Their hands will remain clenched in a tight fist and
fingers will automatically curl around anything put into their
palm. This grasp reflex is one of the many natural reflexes your
baby is born with.
Feeding your baby
At around 6 weeks of age, many babies go through a growth
spurt which can mean a hungrier baby for a few days. The feeding
schedule you had may have just gone out the window! It is worth
knowing that this may occur so you can just increase the
frequency of the feed and then allow the pattern to settle back
after a few days.
When your baby smiles, it might just be a real one! You can tell it's
a social smile if they use their entire face to show you they’re pleased
and it lights up their eyes. Babies will smile only when they're ready,
but you can try and encourage them by cuddling, tickling, and playing
with them!
Communicating
Crying remains your baby’s main form of communication,
although they’ll also use gurgling, grunting and humming sounds
when feeling snug and content.
Eyesight
Your 1 month old baby’s eyesight is developing in quality
and range, although it’s still quite limited. They’re now
particularly drawn to two things: the human face – especially
yours –and almost any moving object.
Stay close to help bond with your
baby
Your baby loves being close to you, so move their arms and
legs gently and continue to use massage as you did in the first
few weeks. Holding your baby close during feeding, picking them
up and rocking them gently will make them feel loved and help
strengthen the emotional bond between the both of you.