He may not do anything, but he's definitely watching you. But be alert to your baby's reactions to stimulation and interaction. While it's great to help him start learning about his world, some babies can tolerate only brief periods of interaction, or stimulation of just one sense at a time. Your baby will show you he's overstimulated by yawning, averting his gaze, arching his back, turning his face, fussing, or crying. He'll also tell you what he enjoys, and believe it or not, you'll understand his signs in no time.
Babies find their own reflections fascinating.
You can amuse him by propping up an unbreakable baby mirror at cribside for him to focus on. Remember, each baby is unique and meets physical milestones at his own pace. And if your baby was born prematurely, you'll probably find that he'll need time before he can do the same things as other children his chronological age. You should measure your child against his adjusted age, not his chronological one. Most doctors assess a preterm child's development from the time he should have been born and evaluate his skills accordingly.