DEVELOPMENT & KEY MILESTONES

Your baby’s development in the second month:

• She lifts her head slightly.
• She shows interest in facial expressions. 
• She can smile.
• She fixes her gaze on a person and can follow her with her eyes. 
• She reacts to sound by turning towards the source. 
• She starts to babble and imitate some sounds. 
• She may start to have a more regular feeding and sleeping schedule.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Vaccines:

Your baby needs to get vaccines regularly in order to protect her from different illnesses. Following is a list of immunizations and when they must be administered. Your pediatrician can help you to decide what vaccines your baby needs and when to administer them. 

Age for each

Vaccine                         Required vaccines

At birth                         HepB

1-2 months                    HepB

2 months                       DTaP, Hib, Polio, PCV

4 months                       DTaP, Hib, Polio, PCV

6 months                       DTaP, Hib, Polio, PCV, HepB

12 months                     MMR, Hib, PCV, Varicella

HepB:       protects against Hepatitis B, a very serious liver 

              condition

DTaP:       protects against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis 

Hib:           protects against Haemophilus influenza

Polio:        protects against polio

PCV:          protects against serious pneumoccocal infections

MMR:         protects against measles, mumps and rubella

Varicella: protects against Varicella (chicken pox)

DAILY CARE

How to know whether your baby is eating enough?

Your baby should feel satisfied, wet around six diapers a day and have regular bowel movements. She should also be gaining weight steadily. Discuss the issue with your pediatrician if you have any concerns as to whether your baby is growing or eating enough.

LEARNING & GROWING

The importance of talking to your baby

It is very important to talk to your baby. These are the first lessons on communication that your baby receives. Following are the keys to healthy communication:

• Look him in the eye when you speak to him.
• Address him by name.
• Say simple things like: “pretty baby”, “mommy” and “daddy”.
• Ask him questions even though he cannot answer them. 
• Speak to him about what you are doing as you dress and bathe him and change his diapers. 
• Read to him.
• Sing to him.

SAFETY & CHILDPROOFING

Your baby must sleep on her back

SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) is the main cause of death in babies. Always put your baby to sleep on her back, to minimize the risk of SIDS. Make sure the mattress is firm. Do not lay down the baby on soft or quilted surfaces, such as a pillow, a comforter or water bed. Do not put toys, plush dolls, pillows or additional blankets in the crib. Do not allow your baby to overheat.

PARENT'S CORNER

It is possible for a woman to feel sad and depressed after having a baby. She may also have trouble sleeping, as it is a very stressful time. You should discuss with your doctor the signs or symptoms of postpartum depression.

DON´T FORGET!

You must visit the doctor between four and six weeks after the baby’s birth. The postpartum check-up will help you stay healthy. 

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