Your 1 month old baby

Your little one is already 1 month old!

If you are breastfeeding, this can be a challenging month for you. Tips for easing into this new ritual: 

• Feed him frequently, in small amounts. A newborn is not very hungry the first two or three days.
• Learn to recognize "ready to feed" signals, including lip smacking, tongue movement, and eye fluttering. Crying is a late signal for hunger.
• Talk softly to your baby during feedings to help him recognize your voice and associate it with nourishment.

In his first month, your baby sees best within 12 inches of his face. He is staring a lot, and likes bold shapes and high-contrast objects, such as a black and white bull's-eye. He loves looking at faces, especially your expressions, and might imitate them right away.

He generally likes sounds that change, such as your voice or music, but might react negatively to loud sounds. His hearing is well developed, but he will not yet look for the source of the sound. When startled by a noise, he might cry, stiffen his body and legs, or thrust his arms outward and pull them back to his chest.

His early reflexes are very basic. Grasping lets him reach for rattles or your fingers, but not hold on to them. Yawning gets lots of air in his little lungs. Rooting helps him open his mouth and find the nipple for feeding. Pulling back signals pain or injury. Sneezing clears the nasal passages. Turning his head to one side helps open his airway if his breathing is blocked.

Make photos with your cute baby, upload to the App. Write about his/her current development and your feelings.