26 - 28 Weeks

• Unable to maintain temperature without heat source.
• 30-60 breaths per minute if able.
• Will require respiratory support to maintain respirations.
• Heart rate 120-160 beats per minute depending on activity
• Mostly twitchy, jerky movements and startles easily.
• Low muscle tone.
• Arms and legs extended most of time but do get pulled in sometimes briefly.
• May seem briefly "alert" at times.
• Has limited ability to tighten eyelids to protect from light.
• Eyes open occasionally but does not focus much.
• Poorly controlled eye movements.
• Still may become disorganized by visual stimulation.
• At about 28 weeks infant may begin to tolerate soft sounds.
• Still may become disorganized to sounds.
• Skin still fragile and sensitive
• Still may become disorganized to touch