At Six Weeks
Your baby will smile deliberately, especially for his parents. He can hold his head up momentarily, and focus on and follow moving objects.
- Hang brightly coloured mobiles on his cot. Keep smiling, talking, hugging, touching and loving your baby.
- Introduce a musical toy.
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