Week 8 at a glance
Development: Social smiles on demand, 'talking back' to your voice, tracking faces · Sleep: 14–16 hrs/day, wake windows 60–75 min — some babies begin first 5-hr night stretch · Feeding: 6–8 feeds/day · Watch for: Witching hour typically peaking and beginning to ease by week 8–10
Week 8 of 12 · Month 2
2-month pediatrician visit — growth measured, developmental check, vaccines.
6–8 feeds
feeds per day — feed on demand, watch for hunger cues
📋 This Week
2-month pediatrician visit — growth measured, developmental check, vaccines.
💡 Parent Tip
After vaccinations, baby may be fussier and sleepier for 24–48 hours. Infant paracetamol (with pediatrician guidance) can help with discomfort.
🔬 Did You Know?
The 2-month vaccines protect against 8 diseases including whooping cough, which can be fatal in infants under 6 months. Vaccination timing is evidence-based to protect when immunity from birth wanes.
What comes next
Weeks 9–12: witching hour fades, first longer night stretches
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