Your Baby's Development: Month One It's early days, you have
probably never handled something so precious, and they seem so
frighteningly fragile at this age. Your newborn will need you to
provide support for their head at all times, unless they are
lying down somewhere safe. Their head is very heavy and their
neck muscles are not sufficiently developed to support it
themselves, but this will come in time. By the end of this month
your baby may be able to lift their head off the floor for a
short while when lying on their tummy. Your baby's eyesight is
still developing, and you may notice that their eyes don't
always seem to be coordinating properly, this is normal, but by
the end of this month you might find that your baby can focus on
something held at a distance of about 8-10 inches from their
face - usually your own face! Social and Emotional Development
You will probably find that your baby can often be soothed quite
quickly just by being held. Skin to skin contact is really
beneficial for the bonding pr