During the first week of life most infants require about seven to eight feedings per day. By the end of the first month, the frequency of feedings will decrease to about five to six daytime feedings and two night feedings. During the first week of life, most infants will move their bowels often and sporadically, but by the end of the first month, bowel movements will occur about three to four times per day. Senses At birth newborns are especially sensitive to the sights and sounds of other human beings. For most infants, their senses are working at birth, but not as completely and accurately as an adult's.
Vision is a very important sense in the developing infant.
Intellectual development and learning begin with eye contact and visual tracking. At birth, infants have blurred vision, but by the end of the first month, they can see their parents' faces and distinct patterns. During the first month of life, infants learn to focus at a distance of 8-10 inches. At one month of age, infants are able to follow objects with their eyes, and by two months they will prefer to look at people rather than objects. At this time, infants are able to watch a person alertly and directly, and they will be able to follow a moving person with their eyes.