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The first month is often spent eating, sleeping and filling a diaper. Now, at one month, the baby is more prepared to engage with the world. Babies develop from the top of their head to the bottom of their feet; from the middle of the body toward the outside of the body.
Muscle Development
Brings hands toward mouth.
Keeps hands fisted.
Moves with some jerky movements.
Moves head from side to side when on back.
Sensory Development
Though eyes still wander and sometimes cross, baby focuses 8-12 inches from face and loves to look at a human face.
Sees bold, high-contrast patterns such as black-and-white.
Hearing is fully developed, and baby responds best to a high-pitch voice, repeating sounds, and raised eyebrows.
Baby can distinguish her mother's breast pad from that of another woman.
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