Development

You may notice changes in your baby's development as soon as the first week. His or her alertness may increase gradually as he or she starts to acquire new skills.

Your baby may...

respond to sound with blinking, startling or on occasion becoming quiet and attentive
regard your face
follow objects with his or her eyes
usually keep his or her arms and legs in a flexed position

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Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota: Well child care

Source: Childrens Hospitals and Clinics

First published: 05/03/2001
Last updated: 04/09/2007

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Nelson, MD, pediatrician, Allina Medical Clinic - Coon Rapids

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