What’s It Like To Be One Month Old?

At one month old:

• I like to look at black and white colors and patterns more than at

  other colors.

• I roll part of the way from my back to my side.
• I keep my hands or fingers slightly open most of the time.
• Sometimes I root around and try to suck, even when I’m not feeding.
• I make some throaty or gurgling sounds.
• I need you to protect the soft spot on the top of my head.
• I cry when I am hungry, wet or tired, or when I want to be held.
• I may smile at you when I see you or hear you.
• I make eye contact with you.
• Loud noises, bright lights or rough handling scare me.
• I’m often fussy in the evenings.
• I turn my head sideways when I’m on my stomach.
• My head wobbles if you don’t hold it. I need you to put your hand

  behind my head and neck.

• I have learned that I will be fed when I am hungry.

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