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Baby’s back is a little stronger and she is alert and curious. At the same time she really likes to be close to you. Use a supportive baby carrier pouch so that both hands are free to do your chores. Baby will hear and be comforted by your heartbeat, and your body warmth will ease any tummy aches. Do not carry Baby in this way all day but it can be a lifesaver for shopping trips, while doing chores and at fussy times. Notice how her hands become her first playthings, as she spends ages intertwining her fingers. Baby follows large objects to his midline and then loses interest in tracking them further.

If your baby has needed special care in a high-care unit, this might be your first week home as a complete family. These babies have often been exposed to constant light, sound and other stimuli, so will need time to adjust to a calmer, quieter environment at home. Tone things down gradually and embark on a regular, twice daily massage routine to help calm him. You might be physically recovered from the birth but you will feel quite new at caring for your baby without the presence of skilled staff to help when necessary. It would be good to have handled your baby extensively before she comes home, so talk to the staff about this. Read the sections applying to the first two weeks at home with a baby, as these tips will help you now too.