Also, keep in mind that, regardless when it happens, milestones will be reached in order. Your baby won't start speaking in full sentences before she says single words.
Ok - here we go!
For babies around one month old, here is some of what you can expect:
Vision
- Focuses 8 to 12 inches (20.3 to 30.4 cm) away
- Vision is blurry
- Prefers black-and-white or high-contrast patterns
- Prefers the human face to all other patterns
Hearing
- Hearing is fully mature - go all in talking, singing, and cooing at baby.
- Recognizes some sounds
- May turn toward familiar sounds and voices
Gross Motor
- Keeps hands in tight fists - don't expect baby to sign back just yet
Language and Communication
- Demanding cries
- Grunting/throaty sounds
Social Development
- Watches faces intently
Some activities you can do now to boost your baby's language development:
- Sing - your favorite lullaby or the song on the radio, it doesn't matter
- Read - again, it doesn't matter what you're reading, just that you're doing it
- Talk to your baby like you would anyone else. - Maybe describe what you're doing, seeing, feeling, etc. Ask questions.
- If you start signing at this age, make sure you sign close enough to baby to be seen clearly.
- If you're too engrossed with learning who your new baby is to start signing, don't worry - you've still got plenty of time to do great things!
- Look at baby when you're talking or singing to him/her
What activities are favorites for you and your newborn?
Here are the websties that helped me compile this information. Check them out to find even more details about what to expect during the first month of your baby's life:
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