When you observe one-month-old babies’ milestones in terms of development, you will notice how a whole new world unlocks for them at this age. They develop new abilities and are more responsive, physically dexterous, and cognitively capable than when they were born. So, at the age of one month, what other developmental milestones could you expect from your baby? Continue reading to learn more about the developmental milestones of a one-month-old infant, when to be concerned about developmental delays, and some tips to help parents aid in their development.
One-Month-Old Baby’s Milestones Chart
A One-Month-Old Baby’s Developmental Milestones
There are three primary areas of development: cognitive, physical, social & emotional, with unique developmental milestones in each category.
Cognitive developmental milestones
Physical milestones
Social & emotional milestones
The above milestones and abilities of babies indicate healthy growth. Some red flags in the baby’s development could offset the ideal benchmarks. More about them next.
When To Be Concerned About The Baby’s Development?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the following signs indicate a developmental delay in a one-month-old baby: The US Center for Disease Control and the AAP recommend regularly screening of the baby for developmental delays (8). The baby should be seen by a pediatrician for regular development milestones. As some points might be missed by the parent. If you feel something amiss in the baby’s health, then do not hesitate to raise the topic the next time you see the pediatrician. That said, parents can also contribute positively to the baby’s development at this stage.
How Can Parents Help In The Development Of A One-month-old?
Here is what you can do to facilitate the healthy growth of your baby:
