Developmental Milestones
- Begins to recognize familiar voices.
- Reacts to sounds by blinking, crying, or startling.
- Can lift head briefly while lying on stomach.
- Crying or fussing signals a need, such as being hungry, tired, hot or cold, having a dirty diaper, or wanting to be held.
Parenting Tips
- Hold, cuddle, sing to, and rock your baby as much as possible. Every touch and sound helps to develop your baby’s brain.
- Respond to your baby’s cry. It’s not possible to spoil a baby this way.
- Make sure to get adequate sleep and eat well.
References
- American Academy of Pediatrics. (2014). Ages and Stages. Retrieved from http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/Pages/default.aspx
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). Developmental Milestones. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/
- KidsGrowth.com. (2014). Growth Milestones. Retrieved from http://www.kidsgrowth.com/stages/guide/index.cfm
