For You and Your Baby
Their 3rd Month
What to expect during your baby's third month of life and what you can do to support them
Developmental Milestones
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They may begin mimicking sounds they hear around them - even starting to babble with you with lots of smiles!
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They have control of their movements and love kicking and batting at things around them
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During tummy time they raise their head, chest and hold themselves up on their arms for longer periods of time
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They will open and close their hands, they may also grasp and shake a toy!
What can you do to support your baby?
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Try tummy time on a small ball! Hold onto baby firmly and use the ball to move back and forth, forward and backward. Try placing fun toys or a mirror within reach to add more fun!
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Try placing baby under a baby gym or something that she can reach for and kick at!
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Try toys that make noise when they shake or are grasped, this will promote more reaching and movement while holding toys!
Feeding and Sleeping
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Baby could have had an appetite increase in the last month! Bottle-fed babies should still be taking 5-6 oz every feed.
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Breastfed babies should have roughly four to five wet diapers a day and they should be gaining weight steadily
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Still only give your baby formula or breastmilk right now - no water unless the doctor specifically tells you, they are plenty hydrated from milk or formula!
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Baby's bedtime should be around 7-9 pm and they will be sleeping for roughly 10 hours a night with fewer interruptions to feed! 3 naps during the day averaging about 5 hours is still normal.
Warning Signs To Watch For
The following signs might indicate a developmental delay...
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Baby is not babbling or smiling often
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Baby does not bring her hands to her mouth or grasp objects in her hands
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Baby is not able to lift her head during tummy time or does not push off with feet when held upright
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Baby does not follow objects with eyes or respond to loud noises around them
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It is important to remember every baby develops at their own rate. But if you are worried about something, do not be afraid to consult with your pediatrician!