Harmonious development
Kids of this age begin to adapt actively to new conditions of life. As the child's body just begins to get used to the existence outside the mother's tummy and his body starts to work in a new way, he can lose a little in weight. This is perfectly normal, because in the future he will be able to gain more than half a kilogram at the expense of intensive nutrition.
The main reflex of such children is sucking. If you hold your finger around the baby's mouth, he will fold his lips as if he is preparing to drink breast milk. In addition, if the baby is turned over on the tummy, it will turn the head to the side to have easy access to the air.
In the first month, babies already grab hold of Mom or Dad's finger. Sometimes it's so strong that my mother can even lift the baby in the crib.
If you put the baby upright, he will start to sort out legs, and even be able to do something like the first steps. The main thing is that his legs are not intertwined, but if this happens, it is worthwhile to contact a neurologist.
Rules of care in the first month
- The main goal of a newborn at this time is to eat well. But during the sucking of milk along with food, the baby captures the air. Then he gets rid of it by regurgitation, but to make the baby more comfortable, periodically raise and lower the chest, bottle or the baby during feeding. And after feeding, turn the baby in a vertical position and walk like this for five to ten minutes.
- Children at this age often tormented by gases. That they were better deduced, do to the child massage, spending on a stomach a palm clockwise. You can stroke the back of the baby, turning it on his stomach. If the gases appear too often and the baby suffers, the doctor may advise you to give the baby dill water.
- Watch the umbilical cord. It should fall off around the fourteenth day of life. In the hospital you will be shown how to properly handle the wound. Pay attention to the fontanel (the place of convergence of the skull bones). During bathing, they should be gently washed.
- Look after the skin, because it is very tender for newborns. Use special soft baby products. Boys need special attention. During crying, see that the baby does not stick out the skin around the navel or scrotum. In the future this can cause the development of umbilical hernia.
Day and entertainment
- In the first month of life, my son or daughter, my mother will be very difficult. Despite the fact that the newborn almost always sleeps, it should be fed often (approximately every two to three hours).
- The baby will sleep from thirty minutes to one and a half hours. Already from 7 pm it can be laid for a night rest, but in the dark the mother will have to get up for feeding.
- Newborns are still not very interested in toys, but this does not mean that it should be left alone in the crib. They begin to react to voices, so communicate with him, together with your dad tell stories and acquaint the new family member with the rest of your relatives. It is also recommended to show various rattles and do various exercises during bathing (for example, to swing in water or to let it rest on the edge or bottom of the tub).