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Congratulations on your new baby! You have just brought your
baby home and are pretty excited about everything. Perhaps
you don't even mind the fact that getting a good night's
sleep is getting tougher by the day.
Getting into a routine
This is not easy, but rest assured, it will happen. By the
end of the first month, new parents discover that their baby
lets them slip into a comfortable (but exhausting) routine.
If this is your first baby, you probably feel totally
amateurish. Relax, let your baby's cues guide you and very
soon you will be a seasoned pro!
Rock-a-bye baby
Your baby will probably sleep 12-18 hours a day between
regular feedings. If you are lucky, your baby will sleep for
longer stretches at night. Do not let your one-month old
baby sleep through the night. At this age, infants need to
feed at least every 2-3 hours for healthy development.
Regular feeds are also important in stimulating your milk
supply, which will get established during the first month.
Baby is growing
By the end of one month, your baby should be able to focus
on faces, lift his head briefly when on stomach, and
probably startle in response to a loud noise. All babies
reach developmental milestones at a genetically set time,
which differs with every baby. Do not expect your baby to go
by the book. Your baby's weight might |
