How is the psychomotor development of the newborn baby?
The newborn is in the initial phase of its development, both physical and mental, and the rate at which it matures and acquires different abilities will depend on different genetic factors. The Baby and Toddler Developmental Milestones Calendar can serve as a rough guide.
The newborn baby is a born charmer who spends practically most of his time with his eyes closed.
She is still learning to adjust to life outside the womb, in the womb. Normally their appearance differs from what the parents had imagined during the pregnancy.
Its skin is very thin, and arms and legs usually remain folded to the body. Little by little he will mature into an energetic and strong baby.
Each baby has its own rate of maturation. There are babies who mature before others or develop one skill first and another later.
The baby’s development calendar is always indicative. If you are concerned about the evolution of your baby, consult our table of alerts and discuss it with your pediatrician. He will diagnose the causes and guide you on how to act.
Gross motor skills of the newborn baby
Body posture and movements you can do:
– Lying face up: the arms and legs are flexed on the body. The heels do not rest on the bed. You can kick and move your arms involuntarily in a sudden way.
– Lying face down: the knees are bent under the abdomen. He cannot raise his head, but he can turn it left and right.
– Holding him «sitting»: the head falls forwards or backwards. Keep arms and legs flexed.
Newborn baby social relationship
– He relaxes when he breastfeeds or takes a bottle.
– In a state of alert (the baby hardly moves and his eyes are open and bright) he stares at objects and faces.
newborn baby language
Crying is their main form of communication. It always means something that needs to be cared for.