How can I tell what mood my newborn's in?

Your baby is naturally born with a great sense of communication. You may find that his movements are a bit random, but he knows how to tell you when he likes or dislikes something. But this is a learning process for him as well. You can tell a lot about your baby’s mood by the way he responds to sight, sound and lights around him. For instance, if he is in deep sleep his eyes will be still and closed and his breathing will be regular. If he is a light sleeper, he will have rapid eye movements and may close and open his eyes. If he is drowsy, he may be semi-doxing off. If he is alert, his eyes will be wide open and his attention will be quite focussed. If he is active, he will be a bright-eyed boy and move around, make noises and even play. If he is crying, he is indicating discomfort and wants to be soothed. Understanding such signals can be tough at first, but once you get a hang of it, you’ll be able to make him feel relaxed and safe much faster.