Milestone post 1: Logan's benchmarks for 1 month.

Ok ok, you are only 6 days old... Give me a break.

Things that you do...  

1) You can hold your head up for a few seconds. I think the longest may have been a minute. You were able to do this on your first day of life. Yes I was impressed and have talked about it sense. ;)

2) You made eye contact pretty early. You also look around a lot. Especially if we take you into another room. You also have staring contest with Sebastian the cat. It is funny that you recognize him as different/interesting.

3) You kick and throw your hands around a lot. You hate my facial hair and will push my face away. It is funny but you don't tolerate that game very long, so I quit before you start to cry.

4) You do not follow moving objects with your eyes yet. You do not pay attention to loud sounds but will turn to your mother's and my voice. 

5) You seem to recognize a scent of someone who you are not related to. One guy tried to hold you and you began crying and kicking. You then calmed down when I took you back.

6) I noticed that you hand movements are already starting to become fluid. I should say, "smoother" not fluid. Definitely not as jerky as your first and second day of life.

I should make some short videos for the "milestone" post. 

Here are the official milestones.

Developmental Milestones: 1 Month  

What are some of the developmental milestones my child should reach by one month of age?

In the very beginning, it may seem that your baby does nothing but eat, sleep, cry, and fill his diapers. By the end of the first month, he’ll be much more alert and responsive. Gradually he’ll begin moving his body more smoothly and with much greater coordination—especially in getting his hand to his mouth. You’ll realize that he listens when you speak, watches you as you hold him, and occasionally moves his own body to respond to you or attract your attention.
Here are some other milestones to look for.

Movement Milestones

• Makes jerky, quivering arm thrusts
• Brings hands within range of eyes and mouth
• Moves head from side to side while lying on stomach
• Head flops backward if unsupported
• Keeps hands in tight fists
• Strong reflex movements

Visual and Hearing Milestones

• Focuses 8 to 12 inches (20.3 to 30.4 cm) away
• Eyes wander and occasionally cross
• Prefers black-and-white or high-contrast patterns
• Prefers the human face to all other patterns
• Hearing is fully mature
• Recognizes some sounds
• May turn toward familiar sounds and voices

Smell and Touch Milestones

• Prefers sweet smells
• Avoids bitter or acidic smells
• Recognizes the scent of his own mother’s breastmilk
• Prefers soft to coarse sensations
• Dislikes rough or abrupt handling

Developmental Health Watch

If, during the second, third, or fourth weeks of your baby’s life, she shows any of the following signs of developmental delay, notify your pediatrician.

• Sucks poorly and feeds slowly
• Doesn’t blink when shown a bright light
• Doesn’t focus and follow a nearby object moving side to side
• Rarely moves arms and legs; seems stiff
• Seems excessively loose in the limbs, or floppy
• Lower jaw trembles constantly, even when not crying or excited
• Doesn’t respond to loud sounds