From the start your newborn is ready to interact with other human beings and has important skills to help with adapting to the world beyond the womb.No matter how carefully you planned, your newborn will have some surprises for you. Your baby may be larger or smaller than the average or sleep less and eat more than books suggest.
For the first few weeks your baby will be adjusting to a new environment so expect behaviour patterns and physical development to be haphazard. Some babies are calm and placid whereas others are easily disturbed and take longer to soothe when they are upset. Try to be flexible and avoid comparisons with other newborns.