You have returned from the maternity ward and are gradually learning to live with your baby. In one month, you will see that the baby is undergoing great changes. During this first month, the baby spends his days eating and sleeping, but don't forget to look at yourself and learn more about the world around him!
Growth, awakening, and development of the baby at 1 month
At 1 month old, your little boy weighs about 3.96 kilos and measures about 53.2 cm.
At 1 month old, your little girl weighs about 3.75 kilos and measures about 52.4 cm.
His head circumference is about 37 cm.
During this first month, your baby's nervous system develops gradually, allowing him to move more and more orderly. At 1 month old, Baby still has an activity called reflex: he tries to suck his fingers, his head falls if it is not held back and he shakes his arms and legs if you put him on his back.
At one month old, baby still sees blurry, but will quickly distinguish bright colors and contrasts. The sight of the 1-month-old baby is not optimal, so he compensates by listening carefully to his surroundings and especially to your voice. Communicate with him as much as possible.
Feel free to pay attention to your little one's reactions: your 1-month-old baby follows the object being moved in front of him with his eyes and reacts when you talk to him, paying attention or making small noises. And for good reason: the baby is very intrigued and curious about the world around him.
The development and awakening of your one-month-old baby
Your baby is now one month old. Gradually, he explores his body and discovers his hands and feet. He is also able to find his thumb or fingers to put them in his mouth. A one-month-old infant's sleep lasts between sixteen and twenty hours a day. Sleeping is essential to a baby's healthy development and your role is to help your baby sleep through the night. He wakes up to suck and goes back to sleep as soon as he is full. Gradually, the baby will make the difference between day and night, and your baby's sleep rhythm will start.
To make yourself understood, your baby is starting to chirp, but there is still a long way to go between the first area and the first word. Some children even make little screams! When talking to your infant, remember to look him in the eye. He may be trying to make eye contact with you. Some one-month-old babies even smile when they see their parents... for their greatest happiness! But for those who are not so lucky, you need to pay attention to your baby's body language, that's how he communicates with you!
Waving a rattle in front of your baby's face will surprise him. He will already try to follow this object with his eyes. Play music and sing songs to stimulate a child's sensory development. Your child will display his or her preferences.
You can help your baby wake up from birth by promoting his development through sensory stimuli (voices, sounds, smells, and images) and thus accompany him from the very first moments of his learning.
Feeding your one-month-old baby
At first, you should feed your baby on demand, approximately every three to four hours, regardless of the feeding method chosen (breast or bottle). Gradually, the feeds will be spaced apart and the toddler will then find his own rhythm. Don't worry if your child ingests different amounts depending on the meal. He may be more or less hungry at certain times of the day or night.
- In real life...
There are no rules when it comes to a child's development. Each baby grows at its own pace and in its own way. So first take a look at my blog childcare forum to chat with moms. Guaranteed reassuring effect. If you have any real concerns, consult your pediatrician.
Medical follow-up of your child for one month
A health check-up is carried out by the pediatrician or general practitioner before the end of your baby's first month. He or she will then check your child's healthy growth and offer you the BCG vaccine, if necessary.