
Listen closely. He's communicating with you.
While still in the womb, your baby used many of his senses to get to know you. Now, as he takes in everything in the "outside" world…
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A month full of firsts: seeing, hearing, touching.
In his first month, your baby sees best within 12 inches of his face. He is staring a lot, and likes bold shapes and high-contrast.
In his first month, your baby sees best within 12 inches of his face. He is staring a lot, and likes bold shapes and high-contrast objects, such as a black and white bull's-eye. He loves looking at faces, especially your expressions, and might imitate them right away.
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Your baby's reflexes
Getting a grip-understanding the reflexes that come naturally.
Your baby already has a good grip, and many automatic reactions or reflexes.

Nurturing your baby's intellectual and social development
Together time: Interaction between you and your baby, even at this young age, will help determine his intellectual, social, and emotional development. How you respond to his cries, satisfy his needs, and show him love will determine how he sees the world later.

Sensory motor development
Sensory overload-from the dark womb to a world full of sights and sounds.
From the moment your baby enters this world he's learning.

Dreaming of sleep
Coping with your 1-month-old's unpredictable sleep patterns can be a challenge.
Newborn babies often seem to have no real sleeping pattern.

The word on vaccinations: Get them
Regular vaccinations are still the only way to protect your baby — now and for years to come — so be sure to get your baby immunized to help keep him healthy. For more information on National Childhood Immunization Schedule, click here.