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All the newborn’s senses are functional by the time of a full-term birth. The infant has different infant states—sleep, quiet alertness, active alertness, and crying—that help keep sensory stimulation at a manageable level. Infants differ in how regular their schedules are and how easy they are to soothe. Infants born prematurely, at low birth weight, or small for gestational age are at increased risk of physical and cognitive developmental problems, but early intervention can help these infants reach their full potential. Intensive medical care in the modern neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), kangaroo care, and infant stimulation improve weight gain and functioning.