Caring for a newborn is a 24/7 journey, filled with day-night confusion, frequent cluster feeds, and the challenges of your own physical recovery and emotional adjustment. It’s a lot, and you deserve credit—every time you respond to your baby’s needs, you’re not just comforting them; you’re actively supporting their development and growth.

From birth, babies are already learning and making connections with you and their surroundings, even as they spend much of their time sleeping.

Typical Developmental Milestones in the First Month:

• Building head control
• Bringing hands to their mouth and eyes
• Moving head side to side during tummy time
• Focusing on high-contrast patterns
• Tracking sounds (babies are born with mature hearing!)
• Recognizing your scent through their sense of smell

In addition to these early milestones, your baby is also adjusting to day and night rhythms, developing reflexes, learning to feed, experiencing bath time, and bonding with you and your family. This period of adaptation lays the foundation for their growth, making every cuddle, feed, and interaction an essential part of their development.