Are babies active at 3 months old?
The features of the baby in the third month begin to appear clearly. Here he is smiling, making eye contact with you, and being more playful. Find out more below about what to expect this month.
In the third month, the baby spends more time awake and becomes more alert and active every day. You may notice that your baby's little personality emerges during the third month as he responds more to you and the surrounding environment. However, keep in mind that every child goes through the basic stages of development according to his nature, and this may happen before or after the usual rate. And if you have any concerns, talk to your doctor.
The following are the basic developments expected for a three-month-old baby, including physical, motor, mental, sensory and emotional developments
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In the third month, the baby is expected to increase 2.5-4 cm in length and gain about 900 grams in weight. In the third month, the average weight of the child will be about 5.4-6.8 kg, and its length ranges from 58 to 63 cm. However, remember that it is an average, so there is no need to worry as long as your baby's weight and measurements are within the normal percentage range.
Many babies go through a rapid growth spurt by the time they are three months old, wanting to nurse longer and more often. Do not try to introduce solid food (complementary feeding) to the baby in the third month. Where solid food is not recommended. The World Health Organization recommends that the appropriate age to introduce solid food is six months when the baby's digestive system is fully developed.
Your child will try to use most of his developing strength by holding his head and trying to raise his head and shoulders. He may also have reached one of the most fun essential stages at three months of age: rolling!
opefully, your child's sleep routine has settled well for up to six hours at night, and that he is spending more time awake and alert during the day. Most three-month-olds nap for one and a half to two hours a few times a day. Don't worry if this doesn't sound like your baby, some babies tend to sleep more than others
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Some of the baby's natural reflexes will disappear in the third month of his birth, including the spinning reflex, the natural tendencies to suck and the Moro reflex (sudden movement reaction).
And they have enough strength in the lower extremities to extend and kick with their legs. They may also show signs of developing hand-eye coordination, such as holding hands together and hitting or pushing toys.
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Parents become more comfortable as the baby cries less in the third month and starts making some sounds like babbling, babbling and making some letters like 'ooh, ah, ee and wow' in an attempt to communicate with you.
At this stage, the child will also develop a memory of perception or discrimination, which means that he has the ability to remember the pictures or games that were presented to him days ago. This stage is ideal for reading a variety of books to your child, to help develop both memory and language skills
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The baby's sense of hearing and sight is constantly improving in the third month, and at the age of three months, your baby can distinguish your voice, your face and even your distinctive smell! He may turn his face toward you or smile when he hears your voice.
Bright colors and contrasting patterns are still a favorite of your child, so take this into account when buying his first toys. He may be impressed by the reflection of his image or the face of any person within his field of vision.
This is when your baby starts using his tongue to explore the texture and texture of anything you put in his hand! You can sterilize some things, such as teethers and plastic or rubber toys, and give them to the child, with the need to read the instructions printed on their packaging.