Newborn Guide
Newborn Guide

Newborn Week 2: Development, Sleep & What to Expect

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Week 2 of 12  ·  Month 1

Regain birth weight by day 14. If not, contact your pediatrician.

Development This Week

  • May begin brief social smile (reflex, not intentional yet)
  • Tracking slow movement with eyes
  • Hearing becomes more acute
  • Brief alert periods 2–3x daily

Sleep

Total Sleep16–18 hrs
NoteSleep is not yet consolidated

Feeding

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8–12 feeds

feeds per day — feed on demand, watch for hunger cues

What to Expect

📋 This Week

Regain birth weight by day 14. If not, contact your pediatrician.

💡 Parent Tip

Week 2 often brings a growth spurt — expect cluster feeding for 2–3 days. This is normal and temporary.

Science Fact

🔬 Did You Know?

The newborn brain grows by 1% per day in the first 90 days — the fastest brain growth rate in human life after birth.

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