From the first day of his life, a child is actively growing and developing. Mom and dad are day and night concerned about his condition, especially if the baby is only 1 month old. It is very important for any parents to know what their baby can already do, what he only has to learn, and what special attention needs to be paid.
The second month of life of a newborn
It is increased by activity. The baby now spends 16-17.5 hours a day in a dream. At the same time, the baby can stay awake both before and after feeding for 30 minutes - hours. Do not miss the moment to talk with the baby, because it is so nice to see how he tries to react to your words and actions! At night, the child can sleep much longer without waking up, up to 5 hours (or up to 6 with
artificial feeding).The development of the child of the second month of life involves daily walks. If summer is in the yard, it is recommended to spend at least 4 hours a day with the baby in the fresh air (2 walks of 2 hours). However, this time may well be increased. So, if it is possible to feed the baby right on the street, then the walk can last almost the whole day. Of course, you need to focus primarily on the condition and mood of the baby and on weather conditions.
In the cold season, it is not advisable to go for a walk with the baby if the thermometer drops below -10 degrees, as well as when a piercing wind blows. Under such conditions, it is quite possible to go out with the baby to the veranda or glazed balcony. If, however, the weather is good, then a walk on the street should last from 40 to 60 minutes.
The second month of a newborn’s life is accompanied by new skills. The kid extends legs and arms more, works more actively with them. Now he is already unclenching his fists.
Any bright object can not only attract the attention of the crumbs, but also take possession of it for a while, the child will follow it with a look if this object is not too far from it (no further than a meter).
The second month of the baby’s life can please parents with a walk. Mom and Dad can hear the long-awaited "yeah." And they will certainly see the first smile of their child, because now he is well distinguishes his loved ones from strangers and enjoys him.
Hearing development is what also characterizes the second month of a newborn’s life. Rattles can be used. Shake her away from the baby, and he will certainly turn his head to the toy. True, not everything happens immediately. At first it will quiet down a bit, as if reflecting on what is happening, and then it will surely look towards the sound.
Finally, we list the basic skills of the baby that he acquires during this period. So, the second month of a newborn’s life is characterized by the following skills:
- the child is able to raise his head when mom holds him in her arms with a “column”, and hold her upright for several seconds;
- the baby firmly grips a small toy or other object with his palm;
- the kid tries to make his first sounds;
- smiles at the adult in response;
- looking for a source of sound, turns his head to it;
- can follow the eyes of an object when it moves, or a walking adult.
If your baby cannot do anything from this list yet, do not be discouraged! Always remember that every child develops at his own pace. You do not need to customize it under any framework or try to adjust it to standards.