Month 1: The Awakening

Your baby is adjusting to life outside the womb. Everything is new and fascinating!

Physical milestones

• Lifts head briefly during tummy time
• Makes jerky, quivering arm movements
• Brings hands near face
• Strong reflex movements (grasping, sucking)

Emotional and cognitive milestones

• Recognizes parent's voice
• Focuses on faces 8-12 inches away
• Startles at loud sounds
• Prefers black and white patterns