Everything you need to know about baby care in your second month to keep you growing healthy and strong.
During the second month your baby’s increased weight, height, and head circumference (nigger) is less accelerated. This month is expected to gain about 800 g of weight, 3.5 cm of height and 1.5 cm of cephalic circumference.
You will notice that his extremities are of freer movements and his skin less pink; He no longer keeps his hands in his hands. He becomes increasingly interested in the environment, insinuates voluntary movements in response to the stimulation of people close to him, and begins to vocalize sounds different from crying.
Your baby acquires more regularity in his food and sleep, attachment for the people who care for him, a greater facial and motor response to affectionate stimuli. Keep in mind that you may have crying or sleep disorders that deserve special attention.
You will be surprised when you notice some advances in the movements of your baby, among them, turning sideways, being upside down can raise the chest holding on his forearms; Face up, find their hands together and play with them. If you give him a rattle, he can hold it for a while.
It is normal for him to divert his eyes toward the middle line, alternately; This will disappear spontaneously about six months. Keep in mind that if you just divert an eye or if you do it out, your little one requires an ophthalmological evaluation.
Your newborn reflexes will gradually disappear. If you promote stimulation, your baby can increase his voluntary movements. For example: Through the tactile and visual stimuli, he will smile in response to affectionate contact. As it grows, the pleasure of sucking increases, so it will try to bring objects to your mouth, center of greater sensitivity and enjoyment. It is important that you know that if your fundamental needs for affection, shelter and food are adequately and timely, your baby will increase his confidence in the people around him.
Remember that it is the time to link it to a growth and development program to make controls, clarify doubts of the parents and orient them on appropriate stimulation. You should also be given the vaccines indicated for your age.
Stick to basic daily routines to establish healthy habits and do not try to force behaviors or routines; Learning must be a pleasant and gradual process.
It is advisable to promote its development, stimulating all the organs of the senses and the corporal movements. Talk to him, show affection and do exercises by moving his arms and legs, hopefully to the rhythm of a song or music.
To strengthen bonding, it is useful to include family members in the bathroom, feeding (if given with a bottle) or changing diapers. It is very important the active participation of dad and siblings, if you have them.
