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• Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the baby from birth to six months.
• Establishing eye contact with the baby while breastfeeding, improves the flow of milk
Skills Chart
MOTOR SKILLS
Opens and closes hands
Brings hands to mouth
Can stretch out legs and kick
Uses arms to raise head while on tummy
Moves both arms up and down at the same time
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Makes eye contact
Cries become distinct (e.g., hungry vs. tired)
Watches facial expressions and smiles as you talk
Turns in the direction of familiar sounds
Cries less and vocalizes more (giggling, cooing, and making vowel sounds)
SENSORY SKILLS
Likes soft tangible sensations
Keeps head centered to stare at faces
Tries to reach for a colorful dangling toy
Tracks moving objects with eyes when put on back
Is comforted by rocking and gentle sounds
FEEDING SKILLS
Uses tongue to suck
Swallows fine when fed
Turns head toward nipple or bottle
Safety Standards
Always make sure that your baby is sleeping on his back and avoid going to sleep on the abdomen
Don’t sleep with the baby on your lap
Sleeping pillow is not recommended for infants below one year of age
Avoid expose your child to passive smoking and burning incense
Avoid swaddling your baby too firmly because this may cause hip dislocation to the newborn baby
Do not shake your baby
Place your child in a child’s care seat facing the back seat, ensure you secure it firmly in place with a seat belt correctly applied. It is advisable to be installed for you the first time.
Things To Buy
Burp cloths
Hooded towels (2+)
Soft baby washcloths (4)
Baby wash or gentle soap for sensitive skin
Baby shampoo
Children’s nail clippers: Your own will be too big.
Soft newborn hairbrush
Two packages disposable newborn diapers or 24+ cloth
Wipes
Diaper covers and fasteners, if you’re using cloth diapers
Diaper rash ointment and powder
Newborn pacifiers (2+, because they will get lost)
Onesies (6+)
Several bodysuits/rompers
Several shirt and pants sets
Socks or booties (6+ pairs)
Sweater or jacket
Infant rocker, bouncing chair or age-appropriate swing
Bunting (infant sleeping bag) or snowsuit, depending on the season and your location
Toys: At this age, baby can’t use his hands for grabbing, but high-contrast colors and patterns get his attention. Visual stimulation, such as a mobile above his crib, and soft music are best.