Enjoy looking over these areas of development and learn what your little baby is experiencing in her world as she grows. 

Motor development this month:

• As the nervous system adjusts this first month, her movements will become less jerky.
• The majority of actions are reflexes such as the "tonic neck reflex". You'll know when your baby has overcome this reflex when she successfully brings her fist to her mouth.
• Her ability to suck will improve.
• She will begin to use her eyes to "track" an object that is moved slowly in front of her from side to side.
• Remember to be careful of her head; as the neck muscles are still developing her head can flop backwards if it is unsupported.

Ways to encourage her growth in this area

• Give her some tummy time about three or four times a day for just a few minutes. This helps to strengthen the neck and back.
• Move interesting objects in front of her eyes or use a moving mobile to encourage tracking with the eyes
• Encourage sucking on a thumb, fist or pacifier as this goes along way to developing her ability to comfort herself and to develop her sucking skill.
• Move your baby around the house, so she can see different and interesting sounds and objects.  You can easily do this by putting your baby in a sling or carrier as you do chores.

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