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One month checkup

It's best to make this appointment as soon as you get home from the hospital. But if something doesn't seem right and you are concerned, call your doctor. Don't wait until the appointment.

This is just a basic checkup where your doctor will ask your questions about your baby's eating, sleeping, behavior, and bowel movements. He will also do a physical exam to make sure everything is okay with your child's body. Height and weight will be done also.

What to expect from your baby

You may already notice a lot of changes that have taken place in the past month. Your baby is becoming more alert and with that comes a lot more reactions. She can smile at the sound of your voice. She understands what her crying triggers more than what she did when she was born. It's common to for babies to start to roll at little at this age, from their back to their side.

Some simple things to do with your child at this age

Reading-It doesn't matter how old your child is, she can still benefit from being read to.

Focusing-Draw a simple shape in black marker on a white piece of paper and watch your baby focus on it. Black and white patterns will be more interesting to your baby than any colors.

Tummy Time-For a few minutes each day, place your baby on her stomach so she can start building neck muscles. You will start to see her pick her head more and more as the weeks go by.