What To Expect In The First Month?

The first month with your newborn is going to be a lot of fun. Here's what you can expect:

1. A lot of sneezing and hiccupping. This is perfectly normal.

2. Cheesing or spitting up after almost every feeding.

3. Mucus accumulating in the corners of the eyes and in the nose. This should be wiped away very carefully.

4. Cradle cap of the scalp - the yellowish scalp crusting. Can easily be cured with baby oil, a fine tooth comb and a shampoo.

5. Frequent startling and crying, along with noisy and irregular breathing.

6. Light sleeping, easily awakened.

7. A diaper that is almost continually wet, and so diaper rash is a problem.

8. The ability to hear right from birth and to be able to see bright lights and big objects with poor focusing.

9. Mottling of the skin when the clothes are removed - also normal.

This is one of life great adventures so, relax and enjoy your child!