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08/02/2013, 11:36 AM
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As per title, does your 6 or 7 week old (or younger) look at you for more then a few seconds?
I feel that my DD is not trying to look at me much, only very rarely This post has been edited by *RockTot*: 08/02/2013, 11:36 AM |
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08/02/2013, 03:57 PM
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I can't remember much now but I believe at that age not really. My bub has gotten really responsive only recently and sometimes while on my lap he prefers looking elsewhere. Try lying down on your bed and put her sitting on your chest (if she's not too flimsy. I find this angle bub looks at me a lot more.
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08/02/2013, 04:01 PM
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I'm pretty sure they cant 'stare' at you until 4-5 ish months? they're not in complete focus of their world yet.
It's nothing to worry about yet OP. |
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08/02/2013, 09:28 PM
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That sounds like a good idea to put her on your chest when you are semi-reclined, as pp said she may try to lift her head to look up at you. Sometimes it's a bit easier for baby to do this when you are semi-reclined rather than being flat on your back. Worth a try.
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08/02/2013, 09:36 PM
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My daughter didn't at that age and I remember her being about 11 weeks and not doing it much either and getting a bit worried about it. But over the next few weeks it improved dramatically.
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08/02/2013, 09:40 PM
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Her senses are just coming into focus and she is still so little she probably tires from focussing and concentrating alone, give her a little more time. She'll warm up to you in no time at all and it won't be long until she will track you around the room and wonder where you are.
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08/02/2013, 09:41 PM
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I feel mine is, but we have to be pretty close. He looks at me smiles and starts talking (coo-ing). Unless the lack of sleep is making me delirious.
He also watches his brother. It is not for long periods, only a few seconds. |
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08/02/2013, 09:42 PM
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QUOTE My daughter didn't at that age and I remember her being about 11 weeks and not doing it much either and getting a bit worried about it. But over the next few weeks it improved dramatically. Ditto My first child was very different - looked at me directly from weeks old. I was convinced there was something wrong with my second. There wasn't - she's perfectly fine! |
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10/02/2013, 01:22 AM
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My DD does. We often look into each others eyes and smile.
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10/02/2013, 02:05 AM
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My youngest did not and didn't smile either, hge just seemed to stare into the distance all the time. I was concerned and then realised that he was quite long sighted. I'd have my husband hold him and walk back slightly and he'd see me. In a few days you could see him trying to focus when closer too and he started to smile. I was worried he was blind but now at 6 months he is perfectly normal
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