2 Week Old Baby - Your Baby’s Development, Week by Week

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You won’t believe how much baby’s sleeping (really!). Plus, the truth about postpartum recovery.

2 Week Old Baby Milestones
Baby is averaging around 14 to 18 hours of sleep a day right about now. While sleep may be constant, it’s erratic in pattern, and about 2 to 4 hours in duration. During baby’s wake times, you may begin to notice more eye contact happening (hooray for social development!).

Swaddle!
Babies have a startle reflex—the Moro reflex—that can wake them from an otherwise peaceful sleep. Keeping your baby’s arms wrapped in a swaddle can prevent this reflex from waking them up. It also keeps your newborn warm and reminds him or her of the comforting confines of the womb. (See how to swaddle a baby here.) Do know that some babies resist swaddling like the plague. There are a number of swaddles you can try, but if it’s not working for your baby, don’t force it.

Baby’s Instincts
You may notice your baby turning her head when her cheek is lightly grazed—this is thanks to another infant reflex known as “rooting” that helps her find the nipple for breastfeeding. Sucking is also a reflex that not only helps baby get the nutrients she needs to survive, but also provides comfort and soothes baby in times of upset.

You at 2 Weeks postpartum 👩
Postpartum recovery is in full force! Get the extra support you need right now, so you can sleep and boost your nutrition. Your body just went through a major marathon (pregnancy and birth) and needs space to recover. (And for those who are recovering from a cesarean birth, peruse my tips for healing naturally.)

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Try This With Your 2 Week Old Baby
Try baby massage
Continue lots of skin-to-skin bonding time (mama and papa!)
Make lactation cookies
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