1 month

How Old? 1 month

Weight? We will find out tomorrow.

Clothing? Newborn 

Sleep? 3-4 hours at a time during the night, but sometimes we get lucky with 5 hours and about 2-3 hour naps at a time during the day.

Sounds? Can't really explain the sound, but I know she is trying to talk.

Eating? Just started 4 ounces yesterday from 3.5 ounces. Came home from hospital drinking about 2-3 ounces per feeding.

What I am looking forward to? Taking her to the doctor tomorrow to see how much she has gained in a month and having a play date with Will, Jack and Daniel on Thursday.

Birth to 1 Month Developmental Milestones

Physical-There is significant growth during the first month of life. At this time, reflexive movements dominate, and infants have little, if any purposeful physical activity.

• Growth
  • Weight decreases by 10% immediately after birth and returns to birth weight by 2 weeks of age
  • Gains 1 oz/day; 2 lbs/month
  • Length increases 3.5 cm/ month
• Movement and Activity
  • Head droops without support
  • Limbs flexed
  • Purposeless movement
  • Grasps objects placed in hands
  • Sucks objects placed in mouth
  • Sleeps about 16 hours/day
• Sensory
  • Nearsighted; can see objects clearly 8-12 inches from face
  • Fixated gaze; cannot follow objects (like a doll's eyes)

           Social

• Hearing is preferential to the female voice
• Easily startled