moves whole body

squirms, arms wave, legs move up and down

eating and sleeping patterns

startle reflex when placed unwrapped on flat surface/when hears loud noise

head turns to side when cheek touched

sucking motions with mouth (seeking nipple)

responds to gentle touching, cuddling, rocking

shuts eyes tight in bright sunlight

able to lift head and chest when laying on stomach

begins to roll from side to side

starts reaching to swipe at dangling objects

able to grasp object put into hands

smiles and laughs

makes eye contact when held with face about 20cm from face of adult looking at them

may sleep most of the time

alert and preoccupied with faces

moves head to sound of voices

bonding

cries (peaks about six to eight weeks) and levels off about 12-14 weeks

cries when hungry or uncomfortable and usually stops when held

shows excitement as parent prepared to feed

smiles and laughs

looks toward direction of sound

eyes track slow moving target for brief period

looks at edges, patterns with light/dark contrast and faces

imitates adult tongue movements when being held/ talked to

learns through sensory experiences

repeats actions but unaware of ability to cause actions

expresses needs

cries

Makes small throaty noises when content

soothed by sound of voice or by low rhythmic sounds

imitates adult tongue movements when being held and talked to

may start to copy sounds

coos and gurgles