You’ve probably noticed that up to this point, your baby was doing a lot of crying—we mean a lot of crying! By 3 months, though, that crying starts to slow down to about 1 hour a day after peaking at about 6 weeks. It’s typical for 3-month-old babies to: - Lift the chest and hold the upper torso up
- Stretch and move legs when on back or tummy
- Push and straighten the legs briefly when feet are placed on a hard surface
- Fully support the head
- Have improved vision, depth perception and hand-eye coordination
- Start reaching for and swiping at objects held in front of him; maybe even grabbing those objects and starting to shake them
- Start to mimic sounds, facial expressions and movements, and begin to use body language and expressions to communicate
- Begin to develop a social smile
Just remember: All babies are different and develop at their own pace. Developmental milestones occur over a range of time because of this. If your infant hasn’t yet reached some of these milestones, it doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong. | | | | Talk with your baby’s healthcare provider about any developmental concerns, including if your baby ... - Does not hold onto objects
- Does not show signs of supporting his head
- Has trouble moving 1 or both eyes in all directions
- Crosses eyes excessively (some eye-crossing is normal)
- Does not pay attention to new faces, or seems very frightened by new faces or surroundings
| | | | Disclaimer: This page is not intended to provide medical advice about your child. Always seek the advice of a physician, qualified healthcare provider or child-development specialist with any questions you have about your child's health, medical condition or development. Never disregard, avoid or delay contacting a doctor or other qualified professional because of something you read here. | | | | | |
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