Timeline of your Child's First Year! by

Newborn-One Month

hannahdwilsonn — 2023-10-25 18:04:43 UTC

Your baby will be approximately 6.5-9 pounds at birth but will lose 5-7% of the weight in the following days after birth. Then, they will gain a 5-6 ounces each week in the first month. Their breathing can be somewhat irregular in both rhythm and rate but will be in a 30-50 respirations per minute range. Your baby's skin will be sensitive to touch, especially their hands and around their mouth. Your newborn's primitive motor skills are purely reflexive movements (automatic responses) designed to defend themselves. Swallowing, sucking, gagging, coughing, yawning, blinking, and elimination reflexes are a few examples. In the first month, babies will be able to track slow moving objects with their eyes. They will study their own hands as well as recognizing their mother's voice, and preferring it. Your baby will communicate primarily by crying and fussing, react to loud noises, and shows a preference for certain sounds. In the first month, babies sleep 17-19 hours a day. There should be no pillows, fluffy blankets, bumper pads, or toys in the crib. Babies will signal the need for a diaper change by crying and will have about one to four bowel movements a day. They will enjoy baths, but dislike over-the-head clothes. Your baby will prefer light and brightness, enjoys staring at faces, and will signal their need for social interaction by crying.

One to Four Months

hannahdwilsonn — 2023-10-26 19:21:45 UTC

Your baby will weigh about 8-16 pounds and will gain approximately 1/4-1/2 pound each week. They will eat about five to eight times a day and will not always cry to signify hunger. They will enjoy bath time and has one to two bowel movements a day. Your baby will sleep about 14-17 hours a day and will begin to sleep through the night. Before your baby falls asleep, they will begin to entertain themselves by talking, playing with hands and feet, and jiggles the crib. They will start kicking, turning head from side to side, clasping hands together, and grasping objects. They will become more talkative and will vocalize their delight.

Four to Eight Months

hannahdwilsonn — 2023-10-26 19:45:31 UTC

Your baby will now gain approximately one pound a month and will double their birth weight by eight months. They'll start to develop teeth! They will play actively with small toys and bang objects together. Your baby will start to respond to their name and simple requests. They will eat about three to four times a day, and this is when you should start weaning from bottles and breastfeeding. They can let you know when they're not hungry anymore by closing their mouth firmly or turning their head away. They prefer being free from clothes and may fuss when being dressed. During bath time, they'll splash their hands in the water. Now, they'll only have one bowel movement a day. They will begin to sleep 11-13 hours a night and will awaken early in the morning. They'll look at their own hands and may squeal or gaze at them. They will talk to themselves and play with soft, squeaky toys. They will become anxious around unfamiliar people.

Eight to 12 months

hannahdwilsonn — 2023-10-26 20:14:07 UTC

Their birth weight will triple by one year of age, weighing an average of 21 pounds. Your baby will eat three meals a day, with morning and afternoon snacks. They'll start to prefer a cup over a bottle. They'll begin to eat finger foods. They'll develop likes and dislikes for food. They still enjoy bath time and will become intrigued with the washcloth, sponge, and soap. Your baby will show great interest in pulling off hats, shoes, and socks. They'll start to cooperate when getting dressed. When going to bed, they won't fall asleep immediately, but they will walk or play in their crib. When they wake up, they will play for about 15-30 minutes and then cry when they're ready to get up. They start placing things, such as bowls, on their head and think it's very funny. Your baby will throw things on the floor and expect them to be returned. They'll start exploring things and areas, like opening and shutting cabinet doors. When you say "no", they'll stop what they're doing. However, later on your baby might laugh and continue with the inappropriate behavior thinking it's a game.

Good Learning Development Activities for a one-year-old!

hannahdwilsonn — 2023-10-26 20:25:46 UTC

Sing, read, talk, play simple games (like rolling a ball or stacking objects).
Give them safe floor space to practice learning to sit, crawl, stand, and explore.
Read from brightly colored picture books, allow the baby to help hold the book and turn pages.
Emphasize key words when giving instructions, such as "let's wash your hands before we eat!"
When asking a question, allow enough time for a response.
When your baby drops things on purpose, don't scold but act surprised and return the object to them.

Good Learning Development Activities for a four to eight month old!

hannahdwilsonn — 2023-10-26 20:38:03 UTC

Imitate the baby's sounds, facial expressions, and body movements.
Read, talk, and sing to your baby throughout the day.
Provide toys, rattles, and household items that make noise as the baby shakes or waves them.
Move objects slightly out of reach to encourage the baby's movement.
Read aloud and often to your baby, even general news from a newspaper!
Repeat their name during all kinds of activities, such as "Hannah has a big smile!"
Play, dance, and move around with the baby to music.