DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES(0-6months)
BABY’S Babies show a lot of physical and cognitive changes during their development period. I have summarised developmental milestones of a baby from birth to six months. These are general milestones but differ from baby to baby.Moms if you feel you don't see any of these milestones in your baby you should consult your pediatrician. First month - Weight gain The head bobs when held upright and kicks feet when on back Lifts the head when put on the tummy Starts responding to sound Has jerky movements of arms and legs Fists remain clenched Starts staring at faces Responds to light by turning face towards light Can distinguish black &white patterns Eye focus at 18-45 cm Starts recognizing the mother’s voice Gets startled on hearing any kind of sound Can latch to the mother and suck on both breast &bottle nipples Can be pacified by swaddling When held tries to cuddle Begins to smile Tries to make ‘ooh’ & ‘ah’ sounds Tries to hold head at 45* Enjoys looking at human ...