Your Newborn Baby Third Month - Survival Tips And Guide

If you thought your baby’s first two months went by quickly, you’ll be really surprised by month three. In the first two months, your baby is developing quickly and month three sets you up for a bunch of firsts. Here’s what to expect during this pivotal month:

Your baby is still growing and still needs you to feed him. Pretty much the only thing that doesn’t change is that your child needs food. His schedule will change. Her body will grow. In the end, though, your baby still needs breast milk. You can really bond with your child now because you can talk to them while they are feeding (or just talk around them). The stimulation will help.

Your baby is getting stronger. In the previous month, your child may have been able to hold an object. Now they are flailing their arms and kicking their legs. This wiggling doesn’t stop there, either. Your baby may even figure out how to roll over. He or she will be able to lift up at a 45-degree angle and support his or head for a few seconds. For this reason, you really need to supervise your child. If they roll over or move in the wrong place, they may get hurt. For example, rolling off of the changing table would not be good.

Your baby is learning. A three-month-old may not be able to imitate sounds just yet, but they will be learning them. Talk around your baby a lot. The more he or she hears now, the easier it’ll be to imitate the sounds later when learning to talk.

Your baby has slight hand-eye coordination. As your baby’s eyes develop and they practice using their muscles (yes, that’s what that flailing is!), they start to gain coordination. They may reach for specific objects. His or her aim may not be perfect, but you’ll be able to figure out what your child wants or what he or she’s pointing at.

Your baby’s eyes are developing. This goes with the hand-eye coordination thing, but there’s more. You may notice your baby tracking objects. If a moving object passes by your child’s face, they may follow it with their gaze.

Your child can almost sit. This doesn’t mean they can sit on their own! It means you can place your infant in a semi-reclining position by propping them up on a pillow or in a bouncer chair. Make sure you support the child’s head, as the neck is not yet that strong.

By: Michaela Wright

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