Development of Babies at 2 Weeks

Development of 1 week old babies

How is the baby developing at 2 weeks?

At the age of the development of the baby 2 weeks, the baby has begun to recognize the voices of his parents a bit, especially the mother. Listening to your voice makes the baby feel comfortable and helps him adjust to the strange new world outside the mother's stomach. This at the same time can also indicate that he is not alone, there is his mother around him.

Then that, you are recommended fortalk to the baby. Because the invitation to talk parents to babies can cause comfort in the baby. In the development period of the baby 2 weeks, generally the baby's eyes are still blurred and can only see 20-40 cm in front of them.

What should I do with my baby?

In this two-week-old baby, he has begun to recognize the environment around him. You should make it easier for your baby to observe the characteristics of the people and things around him by showing it to the baby at close range

Examples of times breastfeeding, move your head from one side to the other and observe whether the baby is watching over you. This exercise helps improve the function of the baby's eye muscles. If your baby just stares at a glance, there is no need to worry, the baby usually still has blurred vision in the first few months after birth.

Keep talking, communicate with your baby so he is familiar with your voice and presence. Even though you don't understand what you are saying, babies can feel extraordinary love in each of your words and actions. This helps the baby feel safe and calm.

Health for babies aged 2 weeks

What do I need to discuss with the doctor on week 2?

In the development period of this 2-week baby, you may feel a healthy baby and don't need to be taken to a doctor. However, in the second week of the baby's age, the doctor may carry out the examination below:

• Clean the airways by sucking the baby's nose with a special device. This aims to reduce the possibility of babies vomiting and choking
• Apply antibiotic ointment to the baby's eyes to prevent gonorrhea or parasitic infections
• Measure body length and head circumference to observe baby's development

What should I know?

In the development period of the baby 2 weeks, generally babies are vulnerable to being affected jaundice. Common pain occurs in premature babies and nursing babies.

Baby jaundice occurs when the baby's skin and eyes are yellow. Baby jaundice usually appears because the baby's heart has not been fully formed to remove bilirubin in the bloodstream.

Symptoms of jaundice in the baby, initially can appear first on the face, then the chest and abdomen, and finally the legs. This disease also makes the white part of the eye look yellow. In dark-skinned babies, you can observe it in the white part of the eyes and gums. B

If you are not sure, gently press the skin of your nose or baby's forehead, if it does get jaundice, the skin will look yellow when you relieve pressure on the baby's skin. The doctor may diagnose jaundice based on the appearance of the baby. However, the doctor will also need to measure the bilirubin level in the baby's blood through his heel.

Most jaundice babies do not need treatment and will disappear on their own after 1 or 2 weeks. More frequent breastfeeding to help the baby get rid of bilirubin through feces.

For high level jaundice, phototherapy (treatment with special light), can help get rid of bilirubin in the body. Don't worry if your baby has jaundice, always follow the doctor's instructions so that your baby can be treated effectively.

Which must be considered

What do you need to watch out for when your baby is 2 weeks old?

During the development of the baby 2 weeks, the mother sometimes likes to worry about the baby's weight. In addition, mothers can be overshadowed by questions such as:

• Is my baby malnourished?
• Has my baby reached standard weight?
• Why is my baby's weight lighter than other babies?

Questions like that will come to mind. However, don't worry about that. There are some signs that you can know to make sure that your baby has enough milk.

First, you can feel the breasts become empty and lighter after breastfeeding, the baby's skin is shiny, tight and elastic when pressed. If you lack water, your baby's skin will shrink when pressed. When breastfeeding, you can also listen to your baby swallow

It should also be noted, baby feces are generally yellow or black. In addition, babies will urinate frequently and you have to change their diapers 5-8 times a day. This is a sign that your baby has enough energy and important nutrients.

When you breastfeed or give milk through baby bottles, remember that the baby's growth rate will be different at each stage and many babies tend to grow more slowly at certain times.

If your baby is always full of energy, cheerful and healthy, then your baby is growing well. If you are worried about your baby's weight, contact your doctor to get advice and answers. The doctor will provide appropriate advice and nutrition for the baby.

How is your baby developing the next week?