Month 1

• Briefly lifts head during tummy time
• Responds to sounds
• Focuses on faces at close distance
• Grasp reflex active

16-17 hours in short intervals (2-4 hours). No day-night rhythm yet.

Exclusively breast milk or formula. 8-12 feeds per day.

Body contact, skin-to-skin, gentle singing, showing black-and-white contrasts.

• Sleep when the baby sleeps
• Rest during postpartum recovery
• Accept help — you don't have to do it all alone
• Schedule newborn check-up

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