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Sharing accurate, evidence-based medical insights. Dedicated to promoting health awareness and empowering informed decisions. Lifelong learner in the field.
London, England
Joined December 2010
A lot of my followers asking me to post in their languages which is possible and i will try to do it
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yawning, looking away, arching their back, closing their eyes, and fussing or crying
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If your baby doesn't copy your expression now, trust us, they're keeping close tabs – and learning. If you try to interact with them and they don't seem receptive, don't worry. They may be sleepy or a bit overwhelmed. Look for signs that your baby needs a break:
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Even this early, babies can recognize faces and gestures intuitively – and sometimes even imitate them. Try putting your face close to theirs and sticking out your tongue or raising your eyebrows a few times. Then give your baby some time to mimic your gesture.
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It's normal for a newborn's eyes to wander or cross now and then during the first month or so of life.)
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As you or your partner hold them, move your head slowly from side to side and see whether their eyes follow you, an exercise that can help strengthen infant eye muscles. (Don't be alarmed if your baby looks at you with crossed eyes:
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. Studies show that newborns prefer human faces to all other patterns or colors. (High-contrast items, like a checkerboard, are next in line.) Give your baby plenty of opportunity to study your features by looking at them up close.
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right in the eye from the start: Newborns tend to look at your eyebrows, your hairline, or your moving mouth. As they get to know you in the course of the first month, they'll become more interested in having eye-to-eye exchanges.
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They only have eyes for you. Your baby's eyesight is still pretty fuzzy. Babies are born nearsighted, so they see things best when they're within 10 inches. That means they can only see your face clearly when you're holding them close. Don't worry if your baby doesn't look you
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Learn what newborn poop should look like, how to tell if your baby's getting enough to eat, and the signs of jaundice. Finally, if you're breastfeeding, know that it's normal to be dealing with the discomfort of engorgement.
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Your baby journey week to week ! Your 1 week old👇 Your newborn will soon start focusing on your movements and learning your features. Hold your baby close to your face so they can see you clearly. Start giving them some tummy time each day to strengthen their neck muscles. 👇
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