5 weeks

Behavior and development

How does the baby develop?

By the first week of the second month, your baby may be able to lift his head for a short amount of time when he is placed on his stomach on a flat surface. In addition, your baby can also focus directly on the faces of other people, especially you, who is always there to take care of them.

At this stage, the baby can gurgle, coo, hum or hum in his mouth to express his feelings. A few babies also started screaming and laughing.

What do you need to do to support your baby?

Coo, have fun, respond and talk often with your baby. Your baby will be delighted to get your attention during this period. You should talk directly with your baby. You can also use your child's language to talk to so you can teach your baby about the structure and function of language. In addition, communication with your baby is also a way to increase intimacy and motherhood between you and your baby.

Health and safety

What should mom discuss with the doctor?

Depending on your child's health, the doctor will schedule an exam for your baby. However, if you take your baby to see a doctor this week, talk to your doctor about the following:

Tell your doctor about your life, baby and family at home, including eating, sleeping, toileting and your baby's overall developmental progress;

Measure your baby's weight, height, head circumference and changes since birth;

Evaluate your baby's hearing and vision.

Mother should know more?

Vomiting

In the first months of life, babies may vomit. Some babies may vomit each time they are fed. In many cases, babies may vomit because they are feeding too much. There is no specific cure for this, but many experts believe that reducing the amount of air a baby swallows during a suck can contribute to a baby's vomiting. Normal vomiting is very normal and not to worry about, but in other cases it is a sign that a baby is in trouble. Contact your doctor if your baby is vomiting, is underweight, vomiting persists, has a severe cough, or if the vomitus is brown or green.

Milk allergy

Milk allergy is the most common infant food allergy. A baby with a milk allergy may vomit more often, have loose stools that are watery and may be bloody. Some babies with a milk allergy can develop health problems such as eczema, hives, wheezing, runny nose or stuffy nose when exposed to protein milk. There is no way to determine if your baby has a milk allergy except for a milk test. If you suspect your baby has a milk allergy, consult your doctor for advice on how to handle and prevent.

Your baby's bowel movements

Normally, with breastfed babies the stools are usually very soft and sometimes contain water. But a baby's diarrhea is usually liquid, has an odor and may contain mucus, often with a fever or weight loss. This phenomenon is less common in breastfed infants. If your breastfed baby has diarrhea, the diarrhea may not be too severe and the baby may recover more quickly than a formula fed baby.

Some babies bottle feed will take three to four days apart, this is normal. But if the baby's stool doesn't have a certain shape or is in a hard pill, causing pain or bleeding from cracks or cracks in the anus, he may have constipation. If you suspect your baby is constipated, consult your doctor. Let your baby drink more water according to the doctor's instructions to improve this condition.

Mother's concern

What are the things you need to care about?

In the first week of the first month there will be a lot of things to keep in mind.

First, determine if your baby has received the required amount of milk and has been supplemented with adequate nutrients. These symptoms may include:

Your baby's diaper is wet before breastfeeding;

Your baby's urine is colorless;

You hear a lot of swallowing sounds when your baby sucks;

The baby appears full and satisfied after feeding;

You feel a tightness in your breasts when the milk comes out;

You can feel the volume of milk decreasing or feel the milk leaking out;

You do not have periods for the first three months after giving birth.

To help your baby sleep better and better, you can apply the following tips:

Give your baby a comfortable sleeping space;

Set the right temperature for your baby;

Your baby's bedroom has soothing sounds;

Sleeping place creates a peaceful feeling for your baby;

Your baby gets enough sleep during the day;

Your baby's bedroom can see daylight.