What can my baby do this month?
Your baby will be getting stronger, and she may be able to lift her head for a short time when held upright. You still need to give her head plenty of support, though. Your baby is also becoming more expressive and may start to coo and gurgle when she sees you. Respond to her to encourage those blossoming communication skills.
How are my baby's senses developing?
Your one month old is becoming more sensitive to her surroundings. Her vision and hearing are improving, so she will notice more of what's going on around her. You may see her respond with pleasure to a colourful toy, or to your face and voice, when you hold her close. She may also react with surprise if she hears a sudden noise.
When will my baby be able to lift her head up?
Your baby's head still needs plenty of support when you hold her, but her neck muscles are getting stronger. This means she may be able her to lift up her head for short periods when she's lying on her back, or when you're holding her upright. She may also lift her head for a few moments while lying on her tummy, and she may even be able to turn it from side to side. When your baby's in her car seat or front or back carrier, she may be able to hold her head up if she has plenty of support. You could use a special baby head rest to help her.
Your one month old is becoming more lively and sociable, and may gurgle, coo, grunt, and hum to let you know how she's feeling. Coo and gurgle back, and talk to her face-to-face. She'll hold your gaze for longer periods now. Your baby may also begin to make some early squeals. If you have things to do, talk or sing to your baby as you do them, as she'll enjoy hearing your voice from across the room. Your baby has been able to recognise you since she was a few days old, and by the end of this month she may be able to show it. At one month, about half of all babies begin to show that they recognise their parents. They react differently to mum and dad than they do to strangers. Your baby may quieten down and make eye contact with you when she sees you
How well can my baby see?
Your baby has learnt to focus with both eyes, so she can now track a moving object. A simple rattle passed in front of her face will often catch her attention. Or you can play eyes-to-eyes by moving very close to her face and slowly nodding your head from side to side. Her eyes may lock on to yours.Although the shops are packed with developmental toys of different colours and textures, you'll do just as well with everyday household objects. Try passing shiny foil, or a bright plastic ladle, from side to side in front of your baby. Then try moving it up and down. This should attract your baby's attention, but she probably won't be able to smoothly follow vertical movement until she's about three months old.
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