What you can do to help your baby’s development
Look into your baby’s eyes. Smile, hold and cuddle them.Play with your baby – talk, read and sing to them.
Give your baby tummy time.
Look for and respond to your baby’s cues.
Give your baby tummy time.
Look for and respond to your baby’s cues.
Comfort your baby when they cry.
Make sure your baby has their routine health checks.
Make sure your baby has their routine health checks.
When to seek professional help at 1-2 months
Your baby:
-isn’t making sounds or responding to noises or bright lights isn’t beginning to smile
-isn’t watching faces or looking you in the eyes
-cries a lot and this worries you
-isn’t watching faces or looking you in the eyes
-cries a lot and this worries you
-isn’t feeding or sleeping the way you expect
This is general advice only and if you’re worried about your baby’s development or your baby has lost skills they had before, talk to your child and family health nurse or GP.
Article thanks to raisingchildren.net.au
