The second month of a newborn's life: sleep, walks and development

From the first day of his life the child is actively growing and developing. Mom and Dad day and night are concerned about his condition, especially if the baby is only 1 month old. It is very important for any parents to know that their crumbs can already do, what it has to learn, and what needs to be paid special attention.

The second month of life of a newborn character Increased activity. Kroha now spends 16-17.5 hours a day in a dream. At the same time the baby can stay awake before and after feeding for 30 minutes - an hour. Do not miss the moment to socialize with the baby, it's so nice to see how he tries to react to your words and actions! At night, a child can sleep much longer without waking 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 it's summer in the yard, then it's recommended to spend at least 4 hours a day with a baby in the open air (2 walks for 2 hours). However, this time may well be increased. So, if it is possible to feed the baby right on the street, then a walk can last almost the whole day. Of course, you need to focus first of all on the state and mood of the baby and on weather conditions.

In the cold period of the year, it is not advisable to go out for a walk with an infant if the thermometer's column drops below -10 degrees, and also when the piercing wind is blowing. Under such conditions it is quite possible to go out with the baby on the veranda or the glazed balcony. If all the same the weather is good, then a walk in the street should last from 40 to 60 minutes.

The second month of life of a newborn is accompanied by new skills. The baby extends the legs and pens more, more actively works them. Now he is already unclipping 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 his gaze if this object is not too far from it (not further than a meter).

The second month of life of the baby can please the parents by walking. Mom and Dad can hear the long-awaited "aga". And certainly they will see the first smile of their child, because now he is good at distinguishing his loved ones from strangers and rejoices at them.

The development of hearing is what also characterizes the second month of a newborn's life. Race can be used to play. Shake it away from the baby, and he will certainly turn his head to the toy. True, not everything happens at once. At first he will quiet down a little, as if thinking about what is happening, and then he will necessarily look in the direction of the sound.

Finally, we list the basic skills of the baby, which he acquires in 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 the mother holds it in her arms "in a column," and keep it upright for several seconds;
• The baby grasps the small toy or other object with a palm;
• The kid tries to publish his first sounds;
• Smiles to the adult in return;
• Searches for the source of sound, turns his head towards him;
• Can see the object with his eyes when he moves, or an adult.

If anything from this list your baby can not do, do not worry! Always remember that every child develops at his own pace. You do not need to adjust it to any limits or try to adjust it to the standards.