By careful observation, you will learn to understand your baby's communications of needs for cuddling, food, changing, sleep, or play. All of the senses are active at birth. Following is information about what newborns can do and activities that can help them to develop. The key is not how much you do but what you do, in a relaxed, responsive manner. Movement Your baby.
All babies eat, sleep, cry and smile, but each one does so differently.
They'll do so 6 to 10 times a day and probably at least twice a night. Be sure to hold your baby during feeding, as it enhances the bonding between you and stimulates all the senses. Remember that new babies don't sleep in one long block the way we do. They will nap, averagi ng 6 to 8 sleep periods in 24 hours. Some cry more, some less.