If you've experienced any challenges postpartum it can be such a rewarding feeling when you realize your baby is three months old! Now, you will be moving from the blur of feedings, night wakings, and diaper changes to the wondering of what to do with this little constantly changing companion. Below I've listed some of the milestones you'll see at 3 months that might help you keep up! Big Developmental Milestone: Grasping Take advantage of this new skill by offering a lot of different textures and items to grasp. Including care givers clothes, hair, baby books, etc. If the baby is flat on the back it will stimulate the tonic reflex and baby will turn head to the side and close hands. Better to have baby slightly propped/semi-upright on the floor or in a lap. If baby continues to grasp with a tight fist you can gently stroke the back of babies hand to stimulate a reflex to uncurl fingers. Use-lightweight rattles, material, black and white contrasts, baby book pages Developmental Milestone: Supporting weight Encourage this skill by holding baby in your lap and letting baby stand up. Baby can now bear a lot of weight . Remember to support for balance. Hold babies feet in your hands and lean the weight against your chest as baby looks over your shoulder. Do this while sitting on the bed or couch for safety. Also, roll baby over from tummy time play and hold babies hands and gradually pull baby to sitting position. Allow head and trunk to gently lift together. Developmental Milestone: Contingency Play Baby is learning cause and effect and that an action makes something else happen. “I kick that mobile and it moves.” Encourage this new pattern of thinking by giving various environments to test, changing out toys and moving items around. Developmental Milestone: Vocalization Baby sounds increase, baby starts to experiment with the way the tongue and mouth move. Greet babies cries with a gentle whisper and usually baby will modulate his tone. Enjoy talking and making sounds together. Go slowly and let baby mimic your mouth movements. Remember to give baby a “turn” when talking. After a lot of stimulating activities allow plenty of quiet alert times. Lay a blanket down outside and listen together. Try out different surfaces to sit and lie on. The natural and healthy ebb and flow of a babies day should include stimulation and quiet recovery periods. |
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