Every baby develops at their own pace. These are general ranges, not strict deadlines. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
Baby can see clearly about 20 to 30 cm away. This is the distance to your face during feeding.
Strong sucking, rooting, and grasp reflexes. Startle reflex is normal and will fade by month 2.
Babies lose 5 to 10 percent of birth weight in the first days. This is normal. Birth weight returns by day 10 to 14.
Sleeps 16 to 18 hours per day in 2 to 4 hour stretches. No day or night schedule yet.
Peeling skin, crossed eyes, hiccups, sneezing, and grunting are all normal.
Baby starts to make brief eye contact and focuses on faces. They prefer faces over objects.
Startles at loud sounds. May turn toward familiar voices. Recognizes your voice from birth.
Cluster feeding in the evening is very common at 3 to 4 weeks. This is normal growth behavior.
Head still needs support. Baby can briefly lift head when on tummy for short periods.
Baby may be fussier in the evenings. This peaks around 6 weeks and improves after that.
Social smiling usually starts around 6 to 8 weeks. Baby smiles in response to your face and voice.
Baby begins making soft vowel sounds like 'ah' and 'oh'. They respond to your talking.
Baby gains about 150 to 200 g per week. Length increases about 2.5 cm per month.
Some babies start giving one longer sleep stretch at night, usually 4 to 5 hours.
Baby may become more alert and fussy between naps. This is normal brain development.
Baby holds their head steady when held upright. Lifts head and chest during tummy time.
Reaches for objects. Holds a rattle briefly. Brings hands to mouth.
First laughs and giggles often appear around month 3. Baby shows excitement with body and voice.
Sleep cycles mature around 3 to 4 months. Some babies start sleeping longer at night.
Some babies experience a 3-month growth spurt and feed more for a few days. This is temporary.
Log weight regularly to track your baby's growth over these first months. A chart makes it easy to see the trend at a glance.
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