SIX WEEKS

At around six weeks you can expect your child to be able to do the following:

 

Physical

• When on tummy will lift head for a short time
• Has grasp reflex- when stoke babies outstretched palm baby will grasp finger
• Will follow an object or person with both eyes

 

Cognitive

• Becoming more alert
• Eye to eye contact is deliberately maintained
• Sucks well

 

Social and emotional

• Smiles at about six weeks
• Startled by sudden noises

 

Speech and language

• Cries when hungry or uncomfortable
• Turns to voices