1st month the newborn phase one of the biggest concerns in this first month is making sure baby is eating full feeds at regular intervals grab a newborn feeding tracker heremake sure youre feeding baby every 25 to 3 hours during the day or youll contribute to day night confusion if baby falls sleep while nursing frequently feed unswaddled and without much clothes. First year everything you have to look forward to now that you have a baby from milestones to babys growth plus tips to make life easier. A two month old is more aware of uncomfortable sensations so he cries more most babies crying peaks between six and eight weeks but youll also see his first true smile not the fleeting accidental smile of a newborn but a beaming smile of pleasure. Babys first year milestones promote and celebrate your babys development with monthly games and activities watching your baby learn and grow is one of the highlights of being a parent over just 12 months your newborn will transform from a tiny dependent creature into an active expressive child