Newborn Guide
Newborn Guide

Newborn Week 4: Development, Sleep & What to Expect

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Week 4 of 12  ·  Month 1

First pediatrician checkup at 1 month — weight, length, head circumference measured.

Development This Week

  • First month complete — major developmental milestone
  • Begins to recognize primary caregiver's face
  • Cooing sounds beginning
  • Head control improving during tummy time

Sleep

Total Sleep15–16 hrs
NoteMay start one longer 3–4 hour stretch at night

Feeding

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7–10 feeds

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

What to Expect

📋 This Week

First pediatrician checkup at 1 month — weight, length, head circumference measured.

💡 Parent Tip

Introduce tummy time now — 2–3 minutes, 2–3 times daily. It builds the muscles needed for crawling and prevents flat head.

Science Fact

🔬 Did You Know?

At 1 month, babies prefer faces over all other visual stimuli. The face-processing system (fusiform face area) is already active and primed for social bonding.

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