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•Baby will have better neck control but you will still need to support the head as soon as Baby is not held in the upright position.

•Baby will increasingly track moving objects, even following over the midline.

•Notice how he focuses on specific objects for longer periods.

•She will swipe at objects hanging within arm’s distance.

•He loves to look at faces drawn on a paper plate, or will make do with yours!

•When tired or over-stimulated, she will look away and refuse to make eye contact.

Try these tips to help you spend enjoyable, significant time with your baby during these weeks:

•Cuddle closely and warmly with your baby often. They love the familiar warmth, aroma and presence of the most important people in their world, Mom and Dad.

•Feed your baby whenever necessary. Hunger is one of the main reasons for discontent in the early days and appetite varies throughout a baby’s day, so don’t try and stick to a schedule.

•Rock your baby. Rhythmic motion is mostly a great comforter for small babies: it will remind them of their womb-time, when a rocking motion was always present.

•Protect your baby from too much involvement with strangers. If every visitor has carte blanche with your baby, you might be left with a distressed infant. Gently but firmly stand up for both the rights of both of you to peace and happiness. At the same time, demonstrate confidence with others so that Baby feels relaxed in company.

•Talk and sing to your baby from the very beginning. Babies love the sound of their parents’ voices and they love to be included in your conversations – it says to them they are wanted, recognised and loved and what more could any baby want? It doesn’t matter if it’s baby talk or not, just keep talking!

•Place your baby’s pram or crib under a leafy tree. The instant mobile and the play of light and shadow is fascinating to small babies and can lull them into a restful sleep or simply keep them happy for quite a while.

•Place twins together in a crib or cot. Not only do they love the familiar closeness of their very first companion, but it is often a comforter in unhappy times or as sleep descends.