Feeling like an old pro at this baby-care game yet?

In the meantime, your baby will continue to communicate through crying.

Listen carefully and youll be able todecode his different cries.

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A short, low-pitched cry that has a pleading quality to it usually means Im hungry.

A whiny, nasal, continuous cry is babys way of telling you hes overtired or uncomfortable.

Bursts of crying alternating with fussy whimpers often signal boredom.

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When baby is not crying, be sure to encourage the development of those all-important motor skills.

Baby will balk at first, so start with just a few minutes a day.

Your 4-week-old baby’s growth

Babies dont grow at a steady rate, but rather in spurts.

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A regular, more consistentpattern of feedingis around the corner.

Your 4-week-old baby’s health

Its time for babys 1-month checkup!

Sore, tender or evencracked nipplesare common battle wounds of the newbie nursing mom.

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But take heart your nipples will eventually “toughen up.”

Chilled wet tea bags can also feel extremely comforting.

And change your nursing pads often to keep bacteria at bay.

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It might take a week or more to fully heal, so be patient, Mama.

In the meantime, it’s actually best to keep nursing your baby through the discomfort.

give a shot to avoid skipping or restrictingnursing sessions, though.

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Not only can the resulting engorgement add to your soreness, but milk that doesn’t flow canclog ducts.

The fact is that newborn infants do not haveregular sleep patterns.

Your babys symphonic breathing is perfectly fine.

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Talk to your pediatrician about your babys progress at the 4-month checkup.

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Smiles spontaneously

Smiles spontaneously

Pushes up to elbows

Pushes up to elbows

Makes vowel sounds

Makes vowel sounds

Recognizes people and things

Recognizes people and things

Reaches for toys and other objects

Reaches for toys and other objects

Starts laughing

Starts laughing

Rolls over

Rolls over

Starts to babble

Starts to babble

Cries in different ways to convey feelings

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Tracks objects by moving eyes

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Pushes up to elbows

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Makes vowel sounds

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Recognizes people and things

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Reaches for toys and other objects

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Starts laughing

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Rolls over

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Starts to babble

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Cries in different ways to convey feelings

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Tracks objects by moving eyes

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