Baby Week8
Your Baby Development: 8 Weeks Old How big is your baby? This week your baby will be weighing around 101/4 pounds and measuring 213/4 inches if he/she was of average size at birth. Your baby is already storing memories, which enables him/her to associate certain events with certain consequences. He/She will begin to anticipate certain events when given a clue, for example, he/she may get excited when he/she sees a bottle because he/she associates it with being fed. His/Her physical abilities are increasing nicely now. He/She can lift his/her head up 45 degrees when he/she is hungry, and when in…
Baby Week7
Your Baby Development: 7 Weeks Old How big is your baby? This week your baby will be weighing around 93/4 pounds and measuring 211/2 inches if he/she was of average size at birth. It is at about this time that your baby's physical development stabilizes somewhat, and so he/she should begin to sleep better. Now is a good time to introduce bedtime routines. He/She will learn to settle down and go to sleep. A routine can include bathing and dressing him/her for sleep, feeding him/her and spending some quiet time. Offer him/her something to help him/her settle, such as a…
Baby Week6
Your Baby Development: 6 Weeks Old How big is your baby? This week your baby will be weighing around 91/2 pounds and measuring 211/4 inches if he/she was of average size at birth. Your baby is gaining more control over his/her neck muscles. You may notice He/She shifts his/her head more often now to look at what is around him/her. He/She can also hold his/her head up for a few seconds now, and may extend his/her legs and arms when he/she holds his/her head up. Your baby may be smiling on his/her own now! He/She has been making expressions that…
Baby Week5
Your Baby Development: 5 Weeks Old How big is your baby? This week your baby will be weighing around 91/4 pounds and measuring 211/4 inches if he/she was of average size at birth. At about this time your baby may begin to recognize your face and voice. He/She may open and close his/her mouth or bob his/her head when you talk. He/She may even respond to voices with his/her own sounds in response as he/she begins to connect to what is heard and seen. When your baby is supported he/she can hold his/her head steady for a brief period of…