🌟 Newborn 101: The Clinical Newborn Stage 🌟 Did you know? The clinical newborn stage lasts from birth to 28 days — that’s the first 4 weeks of your baby’s life! 🍼💖 This is a super important time when your little one is adjusting to life outside the womb 🌎✨. During these weeks, your baby learns to: • Breathe on their own 🌬️ • Maintain body temperature 🌡️ • Feed effectively 🥛 • Build early immunity 🛡️ Every tiny moment counts — cuddle, observe, and enjoy this magical first month! 💕 #Newb

Milestones are helpful, BUT always remember that every child develops at their own rate! I think it’s great to keep milestones in mind because it can help give you guidance on what activities you focus on with your child and know when to seek out extra support. However, milestones can also be a source of anxiety or sadness for parents when their child is not meeting their milestones. If that’s you, know you are NOT alone! 🤍 try to focus more on what skills your child has/is working on and less

🌟 The Ultimate Baby Milestone Cheat Sheet 🌟 Every baby develops at their own pace, but here’s a gentle guide to know what’s coming next 👇 🍼 0–3 Months 👁️ Follows faces and objects 😊 Smiles back at you 💤 Lifts head during tummy time 🧸 4–6 Months 🪞Recognizes familiar faces 🗣️ Starts babbling (“ba-ba,” “ga-ga”) 🤲 Reaches out and grabs toys 👣 7–9 Months 🪿 Sits without support 🥣 Tries to feed themselves 🧠 Responds to their name 🚼 10–12 Months 👣 Pulls up to stand or cruises along furn