How To Understand Baby Development Washington DC

It's important to understand how your baby develops so you know what to expect from your child. It's also important to know if your child isn't hitting a developmental milestone as this could signal a problem. If your child isn't hitting the developmental milestones, you should let your pediatrician know so he can decide what the next course of action will be.

Every month your baby goes through dramatic changes.She is learning how the world works around her, how to use herarms and legs, what she likes and what she doesn't like. Her social skillsdevelopalongside her physical skills--sheis learning a huge amount in a short amount of time. From day one, she is learning cause and effect; if she moves her leg, she may kick a toy, orif she cries, you appear to make her feel better.

This is a general guide, broken into months. Some babies meet these milestones sooner, others later. If your baby is premature, expect your child to be behind forabout ayear in her development. Speak to your pediatrician about when you can expect your child to hit her milestones as it can differ depending on how early your child was born. The majority of premature babies hit their milestones according to their adjusted age (around the time they would've if they were born at term).

1. One Month.Your baby has just been born and you may think your baby doesn't do anything other than cry, poop, sleep and eat, but your baby is actually doing a great deal more. During the first month your baby's head needs to be supported, becauseher neck muscles are not strong enough to holdher head upright, though your baby's neck muscles grow stronger every day. Your baby will love snuggling on a loved one's chest for warmth and to hear his heartbeat. At one month old, your baby will recognize her parents' and possibly siblings' voices and be captivated by something as simple as eye contact. She will be able to focus on faces and objects that are 8-14 inches away.
   
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Author: Theresa Halvorsen