During the first 28 days after birth, the baby is considered a newborn. After this period, the baby becomes an infant or infant. Height, weight, appearance, physical skills have changed. Each baby is individual, but there are average indicators of a child's development by the first month of his life, which are considered to be the norm. It is necessary to know the parameters of the normal development of the baby and take into account some of their physiological characteristics.
Instructions
Step 1
Regardless of what was the weight and height of the child at birth, in the first month of his extrauterine life, he can add up to 900 grams of weight and grow by 2-3 centimeters. The growth of a baby at the age of one month is 53-55 centimeters, weight is 3600-3900 grams. Do not panic if the height or weight of the baby differs from the specified norms. It is necessary to take into account what these parameters were at birth. White or red bumps may appear on the baby's skin, which should not be a cause for concern, as during the first month of life, the baby's skin adapts to the environment. It is urgent to inform the pediatrician about the large number of rashes that may accompany such phenomena as an allergic reaction, intestinal imbalance, and various infections.
Step 2
In the first month of a child's life, a complex hormonal change occurs. The consequence of this in the baby can be found swelling of the mammary glands. Swelling of the scrotum in boys and mucous or bloody discharge from the genitals in girls are the consequences of the influence of the mother's hormones and personal hormonal changes. These phenomena are considered physiologically normal and do not require special treatment. They should disappear within 1-2 weeks when performing hygiene procedures, including thorough washing after each bowel movement, bathing in a bath. With a strong swelling of the mammary glands, you cannot squeeze out their contents yourself. If the swelling of the scrotum in boys, swelling of the mammary glands and discharge from the genitals in girls do not go away, you should consult a pediatrician.
Step 3
Eye color remains as it was at birth. Most of the time, the eyes are closed, as the child is asleep. If, during wakefulness, profuse lacrimation, discharge of pus or mucus from the eyes is found, it is necessary to consult an ophthalmologist or pediatrician, since a possible cause of this phenomenon is a blockage of the nasolacrimal duct. To clean it, it is necessary to carry out the piercing procedure in a specialized medical children's institution in the direction of a doctor. If you place large bright objects at a distance of 15-25 cm from the baby's face and move them, he will follow them with his gaze. The child reacts to sound by trying to turn his head towards the source of the sound. If it is difficult for the baby to turn his head and he puts it on the same side, it is recommended to alternate the position of the baby while he is in the mother's arms while feeding or while sleeping. This technique is the prevention of torticollis in an infant.
Step 4
In the “prone position”, the child of the first month of life is able to raise his head for a short time. The kid distinguishes the voice of the parents from other voices, and the child can "gag" at the voice of the parents. He may smile at the sight of a smile.
