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Months 1 - 3, Baby Development
During the first few months, your baby's development will change considerably. Newborn's lack the ability to hold their head up on their own as the muscles in their neck aren't properly developed yet. It takes several weeks before they can accomplish this task on their own. It's important that an infant's head and neck be supported properly by placing your hand across the head, neck and shoulders for the best support.
Before the end of these first three months, babies should be able to lift their chest and head of the floor. You'll chuckle the first time you hear your baby squeal.
Your baby will follow you and other objects with his/her eyes and may begin smiling. Infants have a fascination with their own hands and you'll be pleasantly surprised how long your precious child is entertained by this event.
It is pretty easy to tell when babies are hungry as it seems they
always are. When infants seem restless, fussy or begin to smack their lips, it is very likely that they are hungry.
Crying could also mean other things ranging from
being sick, tired, having a dirty diaper, or just wanting attention. Mothers eventually become accustomed to their baby's different cries
and realize what each one means. Babies are usually full when they
close their lips, turn away, or fall asleep, after a feeding. Experts believe that breastfeeding is the best for babies at this age.
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