How your baby's growing: Almost a month old already! How did that happen? By the end of this week, your baby may be able to lift his head briefly when he's lying on his tummy. He may also be able to turn his head from side to side. His leg and arm movements are less jerky and, as he gains more control of his muscles, he'll soon be the picture of grace compared to those first few weeks.
Although you may not yet be able to tell for sure, your baby is beginning to develop some eating and sleeping patterns. Still, expect a certain amount of change and unpredictability for another month or so.
Your baby likes bold lines and shapes. Hang a mobile with high-contrast patterns or picture books with strong line drawings. An Etch-a-Sketch, which you draw on, will also fascinate your baby.
How your life is changing: Why mince words? There's only one to describe how you're feeling: exhausted. If it's any consolation, sleep deprivation has been the shared bane of every new parent. So what to do? Remind yourselves that this will eventually pass, and then read up on the mechanics of your baby's sleep and understanding your baby's sleep patterns. Knowing how and why babies sleep will help you figure out ways to get your baby settled into a routine that you can all live with.
You may find this hard to believe in your bleary-eyed state, but as your baby grows, his sleep patterns will start to take on a more regular rhythm. Just keep in mind that some babies need more sleep, and some less. Good luck.
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Exhausted ah jugak.. since Amiir was born in daytime.. he will wake up during night time.. just when umi and babah die wants to sleep.. and he can infact stay awake for 2 to three hours...Can't wait nak tunggu Amiir besar and boleh respond bila orang agah...his routine right now is just minum, tidur, buang air...
Although you may not yet be able to tell for sure, your baby is beginning to develop some eating and sleeping patterns. Still, expect a certain amount of change and unpredictability for another month or so.
Your baby likes bold lines and shapes. Hang a mobile with high-contrast patterns or picture books with strong line drawings. An Etch-a-Sketch, which you draw on, will also fascinate your baby.
How your life is changing: Why mince words? There's only one to describe how you're feeling: exhausted. If it's any consolation, sleep deprivation has been the shared bane of every new parent. So what to do? Remind yourselves that this will eventually pass, and then read up on the mechanics of your baby's sleep and understanding your baby's sleep patterns. Knowing how and why babies sleep will help you figure out ways to get your baby settled into a routine that you can all live with.
You may find this hard to believe in your bleary-eyed state, but as your baby grows, his sleep patterns will start to take on a more regular rhythm. Just keep in mind that some babies need more sleep, and some less. Good luck.
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Exhausted ah jugak.. since Amiir was born in daytime.. he will wake up during night time.. just when umi and babah die wants to sleep.. and he can infact stay awake for 2 to three hours...Can't wait nak tunggu Amiir besar and boleh respond bila orang agah...his routine right now is just minum, tidur, buang air...
