The 1-month-old baby already shows signs of satisfaction in the bath, reacts to discomfort, wakes up to eat, cries when he is hungry and is already able to pick up an object with his hand.
The vast majority of babies at this age sleep all day, but some may wake up at night, changing the day for the night. They like to close their eyes while breastfeeding, usually falling asleep afterwards, this being the perfect opportunity for the mother to change the diaper and accommodate him in the crib. In addition, gushing and sneezing are frequent at this stage, eventually disappearing over time.
Baby weight at 1 month
This table indicates the ideal weight of the baby for this age, however, the weight may vary slightly, and the baby may be more or less weight.
| Boys | Girls | |
| Weight | 4.3 g | 4.1 g |
| Stature | 55 cm | 54 cm |
| Cephalic perimeter | 37 cm | 36 cm |
| Thoracic perimeter | 36 cm | 34 cm |
| Monthly weight gain | 750 g | 750 g |
In general, babies at this stage of development maintain a pattern of weight gain of 600 to 750 g per month.
Baby sleep at 1 month
The sleep of the baby at 1 month occupies most of the day, as the baby at 1 month sleeps a lot.
It can happen that some babies wake up only around midnight, changing the day for the night, which is common in babies at this age because they still don't have schedules, only needs, depending on the day and night of their appetite or their cramps. Over time, the baby will regulate their schedules, but there is no fixed deadline for everyone, varying this process from baby to baby.
How is the food
Feeding the baby at 1 month should be done exclusively with breast milk, as it is recommended to continue breastfeeding until 6 months, due to the benefits of breast milk, which protect him from various diseases and infections due to the mother's antibodies present in the milk. However, if the mother has difficulty breastfeeding, it is possible to add a powdered milk supplement to the diet, which should be appropriate for the baby's age and should only be used under medical guidance. Learn more about feeding your baby in the first month of life.
Due to the type of feeding, it is normal for your feces to be pasty, yellowish or brownish in color, and it is also normal for the baby to have colic. These cramps often appear in babies fed with powdered milk supplements, but they can also occur in babies breastfed due to the air that is swallowed during feedings. In addition, cramps also arise because the baby does not have its mature intestine to properly digest milk. Here's how to eliminate baby gas.
Baby development at 1 month
The 1-month-old baby, when lying on his stomach, already tries to lift his head, because his head is already firmer. He is attracted to shiny objects, but prefers contact with people over objects, not being able to hold objects for a long time.
In response to the mother, the 1-month-old baby is already able to fix its eyes on the mother, and to hear and recognize her voice and smell. At this stage, they still do not see well, seeing only spots and colors as if it were a picture, and are already capable of making small sounds. In addition, he is able to grab the mother's finger if she touches his hand and to turn his head and open his mouth when it is stimulated in the face.
Baby games
A game for the 1 month old baby can be dancing with the baby on your lap, supporting his neck to the sound of soft music. Another suggestion is to sing a song, with different tones and intensity of voice, trying to include the baby's name in the song.
The 1-month-old baby can leave the house, however it is recommended that their strolls take place early in the morning, between 7 am and 9 am preferably, it is not recommended to take 1 month old babies to closed spaces such as supermarkets or shopping malls, for example.
In addition, it is possible to take the baby of a month on the beach, as long as it is always before 9 am, in the stroller protected from the sun, dressed and with sunscreen and hat. At this age it is also possible to travel traveling with the baby, however the trips should not exceed 3 hours.
