Child care 3 months old: Caring For Your 3 Month Old Baby
Caring For Your 3 Month Old Baby
The first three months of a child’s life really fly by. If you have a 3 month old baby, you’re probably wondering where the time went. It feels like your newborn came into the world just last week, and now they’re fully alert, laughing, and moving around!
At this point, you might have a few questions about your little one’s development. In this post, the baby experts at Mustela will help you do a quick check-in with your 3 month old baby. We’ll cover all the topics you might be wondering about, including your baby’s:
- Development
- Senses
- Motor skills
- Feeding schedule
- Sleeping habits
- Immunizations
We’ll also provide a few general childcare tips and tell you some possible warning signs to keep an eye out for. Let’s get started with our guide to caring for your 3 month old baby!
Caring For Your 3 Month Old Baby
Parents have much to learn in the first few months of their newborn’s life. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the new experiences you’re sharing with your little one.
But by the time your baby hits the three-month mark, you’ve undoubtedly become a pro at changing dirty diapers and cleaning your baby’s bottom. And you’ve definitely developed the perfect hygiene routine and mastered the practice of carrying your baby.
However, newborns grow at a staggering speed, and sometimes it’s hard to know what to expect. This guide will answer all the questions you may have.
Your 3 Month Old Baby’s Development
It’s likely that your little one is fast outgrowing their clothes by this point! Your baby will be noticeably longer and heavier than last month.
At three months of age, female babies, on average, weigh 12.8 pounds and are 23.5 inches in length (height). Male three month olds tend to be a bit larger, with an average weight of 13.8 pounds and an average length (height) of 24.25 inches.
It’s important to note that these are just averages.
If your baby is bigger or smaller than the figures above, it’s nothing to worry about! Some babies grow quickly in the first few months of life, while others are late bloomers. Every child follows their own unique developmental path.
Around the three-month mark, the fontanelle (soft spot on the back of a baby’s head) should have closed. The one on top of their head, however, will remain open for a few more months. Your baby’s head will likely feel a lot harder now than in previous months.
It may even seem as though their head has grown much faster than their body! This appearance is normal, and your little one’s body will catch up in growth soon enough.
Your 3 Month Old Baby’s Senses
At the beginning of your baby’s life, their senses were not very sharp. Your newborn’s vision was still developing, they didn’t have the ability to tell different sounds apart, and they didn’t have the muscle strength to move their tiny baby body very much.
Now, in just three short months, all of that has changed.
Sense Of Sight
Your 3 month old baby can now see clearly several feet in front of them and can see objects and faces up to 15 feet away. That means your little one’s world is expanding each and every day!
Your child can recognize familiar faces, like yours and your partner’s. They will still prefer to look at objects with bright colors, bold lines, basic shapes, and simple designs, but your baby’s vision is improving every day.
Your 3 month old can recognize familiar faces, like yourself and your partner’s. They will still prefer to look at objects with bright colors, bold lines, basic shapes, and simple designs, but your baby’s vision is improving.
Engage your baby’s sense of sight by pointing out interesting things to look at during your adventures outside or in busier places, like a cafe or the mall. If you notice their gaze lingering on something, try to get closer to let them take it all in.
Sense Of Hearing
In addition to vision, your little one’s hearing is also developing rapidly.
Your 3 month old baby is now able to recognize familiar voices.
The sound of your voice and your partner’s voice will often prompt a smile from your little one. This is because your baby knows it’s Mommy and Daddy talking and finds your voices soothing.
Explore what your little one responds to by trying out new sounds. Music — as well as books and toys that make noise — is a great way to engage your baby’s sense of hearing and discover which sounds seem interesting.
Sense Of Touch
Your 3 month old baby has a keen sense of touch that is continuing to develop every day. They will enjoy feeling your skin touch theirs. Your baby will also enjoy feeling different surfaces and textures.
As their hand-eye coordination grows, you’ll probably notice your 3 month old reaching for objects more. They’ve likely also found their hands and feet by now and can become very fascinated with touching them!
If you haven’t already, try giving your little one a baby massage.
This calming technique is great to implement after bath time, right before your baby goes to sleep.
We recommend our Baby Oil for adding a little extra TLC into your 3 month old’s nighttime routine!
Sense Of Smell And Taste
Your little one’s sense of smell is getting stronger every day. As well as identifying you and your partner by scent, your 3 month old baby can now differentiate between a stranger and someone familiar. Your baby will also find comfort in the scent of their favorite toys and blankets.
By this age, your baby’s tongue will have grown, and they will likely be mouthing (putting things in their mouth) a lot. This is a way that babies learn about the world!
While they still have sensitive taste buds, they prefer sweeter tastes like that of breastmilk. Don’t worry, your baby won’t get tired of that taste! They don’t need variety at this age and are very content sticking to their current, if limited, diet.
Your 3 Month Old Baby’s Skill Development
Motor Skills
There are a number of motor skill milestones you can expect around your baby’s three-month birthday.
You will notice that your little one has the ability to:
- Lift and control their head
- Reach for and swipe at objects in front of them
- Open and close their hands
- Grasp objects and move them around (especially to their mouth!)
- Lift their shoulders and chest off the ground when they’re on their tummy
- Kick their feet when lying down or when being held
It’s incredible to think how much babies grow and develop in just three months!
Language Skills
The three-month mark is an exciting time for speech development in your little one!
While they can’t respond with words just yet, your 3 month old baby can definitely make noises. Your infant will make cooing sounds and babble when you speak to them. They may also begin making vowel sounds, such as “ooh” and “aah.”
Squeals of delight are common at this age, and you’re probably learning what each sound from your little one means.
You can assist your little one’s development of language skills by smiling and laughing, saying their name, using gestures such as pointing while speaking, and incorporating games like peek-a-boo.
Your 3 month old baby is listening to you constantly, so be sure to use a variety of engaging changes in pitch and tone during everyday conversation. This can be immensely helpful in developing your little one’s language skills from an early age.
Your 3 Month Old Baby’s Feeding Schedule
Many parents wonder whether or not it’s OK to give their 3 month old baby solid food. Not yet!
The American Association of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding or bottle feeding exclusively for the first six months of your child’s life. If you’re eager to introduce solid foods to your child’s diet, you must wait until at least the four-month mark and until your baby has doubled in weight since birth.
Another common question is whether a 3 month old baby needs water. The answer, again, is not yet. A well-fed baby receives all the liquid and nutrition they need from a mother’s breast milk or from baby formula.
At three months old, your baby should be eating six to eight times a day.
If you’re formula-feeding your baby, they should consume roughly five ounces of formula at each feeding. If you’re breastfeeding, simply allow your baby to nurse until they seem content.
Breastfeeding may go quicker now than it did when your baby was first born since both you and your child have had lots of practice. Just make sure that your little one is gaining weight properly, and it’s safe to assume that they’re getting plenty to eat.
Your 3 Month Old Baby’s Sleeping Habits
After the first three months of your baby’s life, you’re probably feeling a little sleep-deprived. Well, we have good news for you! Around three months is when your baby will begin sleeping up to seven hours in a row at night, allowing you to get some much-needed rest.
On average, 3 month old babies sleep about 15 hours per day. It’s common for babies to sleep as much as 10 hours at night, normally in two large blocks of time.
Your little one might sleep for six hours, wake up wanting to be fed, and then go back to sleep for another four hours.
The remaining five hours of sleep will occur in one- to two-hour naps throughout the day.
It’s important to start developing healthy sleep habits for your little one now. Put your baby down to sleep at the same time every evening. Between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. is ideal.
Always put your baby to sleep on their back, never on their stomach. This greatly reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Your 3 Month Old Baby’s Immunizations
More good news about your 3 month old baby! They will not need any new immunization shots when they hit the three-month mark.
However, your baby should have already received a number of immunizations, including:
- Two rounds of Hepatitis B vaccine.
- Polio vaccine (IPV).
- Rotavirus vaccine (RV).
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP).
- Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine (HIB).
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV).
If you’ve missed any of these immunizations, now is the best time to get caught up.
General Childcare Tips
Stimulation For Your Little One
At this point in your child’s life, their brain is developing extremely quickly. This means one of the most important things you can do it provide lots of stimulation.
Speak, read, and sing to your baby often. Smile at your little one, make eye contact, allow them to examine your face, and try to have a conversation. They may even attempt to mimic the sounds you make.
Let yourself be silly and free when you play with your baby! The games you create and play with your little one serve as excellent bonding activities, as well as teaching valuable language and conversation skills.
Be sure your baby has plenty of toys, rattles, shakers, and bright blocks to keep their senses stimulated. A rotating mobile to hang above their crib is also beneficial. Keep your baby’s nursery full of stimulating objects.
Use your little one’s reactions to playtime and lively conversations to guide you as to when it’s time to take a break.
With such short attention spans at three months old, your baby will likely tire of games fairly quickly.
Keeping Baby Safe
As your 3 month old is learning to grasp and pick up objects, it’s important to keep a close eye on them and remove potential hazards from their reach.
Just as with the babyproofing you would have done previously, it’s crucial that you view the world from your little one’s perspective. Ensure your baby’s immediate surroundings are free from small objects, such as pieces of food that could cause your little one to choke.
While your baby isn’t mobile enough yet to find themselves in too many dangerous situations, it’s still crucial that you never leave them unattended, even for a short period.
Skin Care Recommendations
At three months of age, your baby still only needs to be bathed one to two times per week (outside of quick clean-ups, that is! For those instances, we love these Cleansing Wipes.)
However, you may find that as your baby gets more comfortable during bathtime, they begin to love splashing and playing in the water.
If this is the case, you may want to incorporate extra bath times as a means of play.
Baby skin is incredibly delicate and sensitive. Mustela’s baby products have been specially formulated to soothe, moisturize, and hydrate your little one’s skin. We use only natural ingredients to ensure your baby remains free from skin irritations.
For bath time, opt for a hydrating product, like our Multi-Sensory Bubble Bath. Paired with our Gentle Shampoo and Soothing Cleansing Gel, this combination makes for a relaxing bath time experience.
If your little one has particularly dry or sensitive skin, avoid harsh ingredients and instead reach for a natural moisturizing cream like our Stelatopia Emollient Cream.
When To Be Concerned
Finally, let’s discuss some warning signs that your baby has a developmental delay. Take your little one to the pediatrician if they:
- Have not yet smiled
- Do not respond to loud noises or your and your partner’s voices
- Cannot track objects with their eyes
- Cannot lift or hold up their own head
- Cannot grasp and hold small objects in their hands
Staying Well As A New Parent
It’s no secret that being a parent to a 3 month old baby is hard work.
Any parent can attest to those first few months being a huge adjustment!
It’s more important now than ever before that you take care of yourself. Staying well as a new parent allows you to care for your little one in the best way possible, as well as ensuring you meet your own needs as an individual.
In addition to getting adequate nutrition, hydration, and sleep, the tips below will help you to be the best version of yourself — and the best parent you can be!
Get Fresh Air
Whether it’s medically cleared exercise or just a simple stroll around the block, it’s crucial that you find the time to get outdoors to avoid going stir crazy at home with your little one.
Leaving your house to get some fresh air for just 30 minutes can work wonders for your mood, patience, and overall mental stability.
Vitamin D is healthy for both yourself and your little one; just remember to use sun protection (like our SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion!) to keep yourself and your three month old safe from the sun’s rays.
Maintain Social Interactions
As much as you may love spending time with your little one, we all need social interaction from time to time, and that means getting to hang out with other adults. After all, talking to a 3 month old baby all day hardly counts as a conversation!
If you’re yet to look into joining a parenting group, now is the time. These groups serve as a valuable means of support for new parents, as well as a great opportunity for your little one to be social with children their own age.
It’s also important to maintain friendships, whether that be with other parents or with old friends and work colleagues.
Remember: you’re an individual outside of being a parent, and it’s OK to take care of your needs as well as your baby’s.
Seek Professional Help
At three months postpartum, if you find yourself feeling particularly down, angry, emotionless, or just not yourself, you may be experiencing postpartum depression. This common mental health issue is completely normal, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of.
Reach out to your doctor to learn more about how you can best help yourself and your baby by overcoming the difficulties associated with postpartum depression.
Final Thoughts On Caring For Your 3 Month Old Baby
Your 3 month old baby is growing by leaps and bounds every day! You can support their development by providing plenty of stimulation, opportunities for communication, and ensuring their safety through adequate supervision.
Remember to always use gentle, baby-safe products on your little one’s delicate skin to keep them happy and healthy. Moisturizing lotions, like our Hydra Bebe Body Lotion, are the perfect way to maintain your little one’s perfect skin.
For even more tips and tricks on caring for your baby, head to the Mustela Blog!
How to Take Care of 3 Months Old Baby
Once your baby crosses the 3-month mark, you will begin to heave a sigh of relief. The constant crying that you experienced when he was a little baby would have reduced quite a bit and you might have begun to understand some non-verbal cues too.
He will start showing a variety of expressions to convey what he feels. In order for his growth to continue unabated, there are some three-month baby care tips that you can keep in mind whenever you face any issues.
Keep these things in mind as you care for your little one.
1. Keep a Track of When Your Child Gets Hungry or Sleepy
Most babies tend to grasp the concept of eating and sleeping on their own by the completion of 12 weeks. Your child will now be able to cry in a different style, which will help you know if he is hungry or just cranky because he cannot sleep, or if he has wet his diaper. If your baby is bottle-fed, he would tend to feed a little more than usual, which would lead him to sleep longer, even throughout the entire night. Breastfeeding babies do wake up once in a while in their sleep, but this is not a reason to switch to a bottle.
2. Make Sure Your Baby Stays Safe at All Times
Your baby will start discovering his limbs and especially his hands.
He will start connecting the dots of the fact that he does have some degree of control over the hands that he sees. This will lead to him grabbing whatever he can and putting it in his mouth. Make sure there are no sharp objects or unhygienic items in his crib or anywhere close to him. Small items could easily lodge in his throat and choke him. While travelling, make sure that he can’t reach any objects from the car seat and stays securely in it.
3. Communication Needs to Continue Without Interruptions
Taking care of a 3 months old baby is one thing, but shaping him into a social individual is a different ballgame. Many studies depict that parents who tend to communicate with their babies or have conversations with them, end up with kids who have a good understanding of social cues, better IQ, and quicker grasp of vocabulary as well. Talk to your baby whenever you interact with him. Let him know you are changing the diaper or feeding him. Show him colourful books and make stories out of them.
4. Don’t Leave Them Crying and Wailing All By Themselves
While some parents do believe that if a baby cries unnecessarily, let him be and he will stop crying in a while, this doesn’t usually apply to babies who are just 3 months old. These babies cry only for reasons such as hunger, discomfort, or sleep. All of these need the attention of the parent in any case since that is the only way your baby can talk to you. If the baby keeps crying and nobody attends to him, he begins to feel unsafe and might lead to crying even more until he exhausts himself. There is no spoiling the baby with too much attention at this age. Sometimes a baby would just want to be cuddled, and that is a valid need, too.
5. Taking the Baby Outside Requires a Whole Lot of Advance Preparation
You might want to take your baby out for a small stroll, or longer on a picnic, or maybe to a different city. All of this entails carrying the necessary items all the time with you. What the baby might require at any point in time cannot be pinpointed, and being over-prepared is better than being caught unprepared.
Use a baby pram that can house a lot of items if you’re taking him around. If travelling to a city in the summers, get breathable clothes and hats to protect him from the sun. Keep the essentials of diapers, toys, bottles, and wipes always with you.
6. Playtime Can Also Be Care Time
After about 12 weeks, babies tend to stay awake more often than before. They might keep themselves engaged but they do need stimulus occasionally. Every day, schedule some time to play with your little one. It could be with his own toys or you could tell him a story too. Listen to your favourite music and sing along to it. Let your baby listen to your humming. All of these activities build a very personal bond of trust and affection between you two.
7. A Good Routine Helps Everyone
Neither parents nor babies like to have things unexpected. By establishing fixed times to feed, sleep, and play, your baby can expect them gradually and not be caught off-guard. This makes him feel safe and secure and supports his continued growth.
Babies require a lot of care and attention and when it comes to taking care of 12-week old baby, things are still not as streamlined as they need to be. Keeping your cool and not falling prey to anxiety can help you tackle any problem that might come your way. Enjoy the feeling of motherhood and know that you will be a good mother to your child in every scenario.
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In the three months of life, your child has made the leap from a small bundle that mostly sleeps, eats and cries, to a person who smiles at you, recognizes loved ones, hums and is very interested in your own hands! It’s only the beginning! But for now, let’s take a closer look at what awaits the parents of a three-month-old baby.
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In this article:
Baby’s height and weight at 3 months
Skillful hands: developing hand skills at 3 months
Baby’s physical development at 3 months
Baby’s mental development at 3 months
Baby’s massage at 3 months
Speech development
How to play with a baby at 3 months
How sleep and child development mutually influence each other
All children are different. Even twins often have different rates of development. Any tables and norms can only serve as a guide. Hardly anyone can feel a child better than a mother and know what and when he needs.
Height and weight of a child at 3 months
These tables were developed by WHO specialists during a multicenter study of the height and weight of boys and girls around the world. The study is based on measurements of growth in full-term infants who are breastfed at least up to 6 months.
The tables show the values for WHO: “very low” – 1 percentile, “low” – 5, “below average” – 25, “average” – 50, “above average” – 75, “high” – 95, “ very high” — 99.
Child’s height at 3 months
During the third month, children grow by 2-3 cm on average.
Natalia Trofimova
Senior sleep consultant, pediatrician childbirth and birth weight, type of feeding. It is optimal when the height and weight indicators are in the same column-corridor (“medium”, “low”, “above average”, etc.) or in neighboring ones. The attention of the pediatrician is required when both indicators are in the extreme columns, or the difference between the corridors of values is 3 or more (for example, weight and height in the first percentile corridor is “very low” or weight in the first is “very low”, and height in the fifth is “higher than average”). 9More than a dream
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During the third month, children gain an average of 800–900 g in weight. But the gain can be either more or less than the average value. It is definitely worth showing the baby to the doctor if he adds less than 125 grams per week.
Shulamith Volfson
Pediatrician with more than 18 years of experience
“It is worth remembering the difference in the gains of breastfed and artificially fed children.
Babies on IV add smoothly, in the first six months, 600–700 grams each. But babies on breastfeeding up to 4-6 months can sometimes even gain up to 1.5-2.5 kg per month, and this is absolutely normal, in the second half of the year such a “dumpling” will definitely get slimmer.
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Baby’s weight at 3 months (kg)
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Three months is the time when a baby develops conditioned reflex movements. He can hold objects put into his hand for up to 10 seconds and will definitely pull them into his mouth. Attempts (increasingly successful) begin to shift the rattle from one hand to the other. When sucking, his fingers move vigorously and rhythmically. The child freely swings his arms, but does not yet fix his eyes on them and does not follow them.
Physical development of a child at 3 months
3 main skills of a three-month-old baby:
- Lying on your stomach, lift yourself up and lean on your forearms.
- Roll over from back to side, and later from side to stomach.
- Make initial manipulations: the baby “found” his hands and is very interested in them, and when feeding, he can support the bottle or breast.
If by the end of the fourth month the baby does not do this, contact the pediatrician. But a slightly increased tension in the flexor muscles of the arms and legs at this age is the norm and is called physiological hypertonicity.
At 3 months, many reflexes of the neonatal period fade away: the Moro reflex is almost absent, the grasping reflex is greatly weakened, reflex crawling has disappeared, as well as automatic walking and the support reflex. If these reflexes persist or you notice asymmetric movements in the baby, you should contact your pediatrician.
Most often this month, mothers are worried about:
Regurgitation
During the first 3–4 months of life, regurgitation is observed in 65–70% of children at least once a day.
This occurs due to the increased pressure of food on the esophageal sphincter immediately after eating. Spitting up is normal at this stage of development, it usually goes away on its own as the child grows up and usually does not require additional diagnosis and treatment. Read more about regurgitation in our article.
Mental development of a child at 3 months
After the third developmental leap, the baby begins to perceive mild changes in sounds, light, movements. Previously, the baby only hit the toys, now he can already feel them, take them in his hand, examine them, shake them, listen to what sounds they make. In the world of a child, everything takes on a new meaning.
The kid recognizes his loved ones, not only his mother, but also other relatives. He is very emotional: he reacts to smiles, communication with animation, and when left alone for a long time, he cries. He is curious, carefully examines his mother’s face, his own arms and legs.
Conditioned reflexes are formed in the baby: at the sight of the mother’s breast, the baby calms down. Short-term memory is already showing itself. And the baby begins to pronounce sounds with different intonations.
And although the next developmental leap is called a four-month leap, it starts already at 3.5 months, so during this period the baby may become more restless.
Baby massage at 3 months
If you decide to add daily massage to baby care, then from 3 months, in addition to stroking, you can introduce a new technique – rubbing. It differs from stroking only in intensity: when you run your palm or fingertips over the baby’s skin, it shifts slightly.
We remind you that massage is not a necessity for healthy babies, but if both you and the baby like it, then massage to health, and remember that it is better to do this:
- 40-60 minutes after feeding or immediately after sleep;
- at 20-22°C;
- talking affectionately with a child;
- when the baby is in a good mood;
- when there is at least 45 minutes left before bedtime (the last half an hour before bedtime is best spent in less exciting activities).
And to make the massage more interesting, you can accompany it with play rhymes ( Rain waters the grass – lightly tap on the back with the tips of relaxed fingers, The wind shakes the tree – lightly rock the baby, putting his hands on his shoulders, etc.).
Development of speech
An important part of the development of speech is the ability to perceive it. A three-month-old baby quickly finds the face of a speaking person with his eyes. When adults talk to each other, he turns to them and smiles.
A child can respond to speech addressed to him with sounds and even syllables! At 3-4 months, he goes from cooing (pronouncing long vowels) to babbling (repeating syllables like ma-ma-ma, ha-ha-ha ).
He tries to imitate the speech of adults. You can support this natural process by playing a simple daily game with your baby.
Lean over him so that he can see your face well, smile and start pronouncing the vowels, articulating them exaggeratedly:
AAAA – wide open your mouth
IIII – smile broadly, showing your teeth
UUUU – stretch your lips with a pipe
OOOo – make the most elongated face and stroke of the mouth 9000 9000 9000.
grimaces, this will push him to imitate you.
How to play with a 3 month old baby?
Game 1. “Where is Masha’s nose?”
The baby gets used to the sound of his own name and learns the names of the parts of the face.
“Where is Masha’s nose? Here it is the spout “- lightly touch the tip of the spout, tap with your index finger on and around the spout.
“Where is Masha’s forehead? Here it is the forehead “- with the thumbs of both hands we make several light movements from the center of the forehead to the temples.
“Where are Masha’s cheeks? Here they are cheeks ”- with light tapping of the fingertips, draw three lines on the baby’s cheeks from the nose to the ears, moving from top to bottom.
“Where are Masha’s ears? Here they are ears ”- with index and thumbs we draw along the ears from top to bottom.
“Where is Masha’s mouth? Here it is the mouth ”- with index fingers we make circular movements around the child’s mouth.
Game 2. Hands and feet
Stimulates speech and movement.
Recite poetry while moving the child’s arms and legs:
Where are our hands? Here are our pens!
Raise the handles, lower the handles.
We bend the handles, we unbend the handles.
Where are our legs? Here are our legs!
Our feet run along the path –
Top-top-top, top-top-top.
Hand clap, clap, clap.
Let’s stomp top-top, top-top with our feet.
Game 3. “Fingers-family”
Develops fine motor skills and auditory perception.
Read poetry, gently massaging each finger of the baby:
This finger is a grandfather.
This finger is a grandmother.
This finger is daddy.
This finger is mommy.
Well, this finger is me.
This is my whole family.
Repeat the exercise several times, changing the baby’s arms.
Other examples of educational games for a child at 3 months in pictures, see our selection.
Toys for a 3-month-old baby
For a 3-month-old baby, toys for concentration and stimulus to grasp are relevant. Educational rugs are perfect, where the baby can play not only lying on his back, but also on his stomach – rising on the handles. Rustles, rattles, jingles are still interesting to him.
How sleep and child development influence each other
Babies at 3 months sleep 15-17 hours a day, of which 10-11 hours are at night, and during the day – 4 naps lasting from 40 minutes to 2 hours. Read more about the night and daytime sleep of a three-month-old baby in our service: “A child’s sleep month by month.”
At about 3 months (+/- 2 weeks), babies’ sleep patterns change from light to deep, followed by REM (dreaming phase). During this period, sleep may worsen.
BabySleep FAQ this month
Mom:
“My daughter is almost 3 months old, lately her daytime sleep has worsened (20, 30, 40 minutes with constant pumping).
Laying down (still motion sickness) also became unbearable. I try to observe the time of wakefulness, but all the same, the baby is constantly hysterical in her arms and does not want to “sick” in any way. With what it can be connected?”
Consultant’s answer
Polina Markelova
Head of Counseling Department, Top Sleep Consultant
You need to start from the time of wakefulness: the first part of it is quite active (to make the baby tired) and quiet 15 minutes before bedtime. In a calm environment, it is easier to notice signs of fatigue. Sleep resistance can be related to being awake for too long or being too short or not active enough.
How BabySleep can help
If baby has confused day and night, stays awake for more than 20 minutes, falls asleep for a long time (often with tears) – don’t wait until it gets really bad, seek help from a sleep consultant while the problem is still there not fixed – sign up for a one-time conversation or arrange an assistance package with accompaniment.
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which swing easily and smoothly in the air. It is important that the toy has
a few clear details. The ideal distance to the toy is 30-50cm. Most
toddlers love round objects and their favorite color is red, which is memorable
since the time of intrauterine development.
By the end of 3 months, lying on his tummy, the baby already knows how to lean on his forearms and
raise the head for 2-2.5 minutes.
This position provides the baby with new development opportunities! He is interested
looks around and perceives the world around him from a different angle. More complete
the mobility of the head is a great neurological achievement for him!
At 10-12 weeks, the most mobile babies begin to roll over from their back to
tummy.
During this period, the so-called “hull stability” develops, which
is the basic prerequisite for the first voluntary movements of the child and
basis for independent activity.
While the baby is still most often lying on his back, because it is from this position that
then it will be most convenient for him to sit down.
By the end of 3 months, the baby begins to feel more and more of his body. Take a closer look at
him – he lies directly on his back, but at the same time his nose, chin, sternum,
the navel and pubic bone form a straight line. And he plays with his hands in front of his
face, examines his fingers, legs bent and slightly pulled up to the navel.
The complex of “revival” in response to the speech addressed to him is clearly expressed.
The baby is very actively looking for the source of the sound with his eyes, smiling in response to your
smile. This smile is already called “social” because it occurs in response to
on a human face. This is a huge step crumbs in the field of interhuman
relationship!
At the end of 3 months, the Moro reflex should disappear in the baby (it consists in symmetrical abduction of the upper limbs with extension of the fingers, followed by adduction of the limbs and flexion of the fingers.
).
Note that now, with sudden exposure to light and sound, your
the baby will not incoherently twist arms and legs. Playing with pens, baby
bends the legs at the same time.
At 8-12 weeks, the grasping reflex also disappears. The baby has a conscious
random grip.
From about 10 weeks, the baby begins to play enthusiastically with his hands,
swipe with fingers. He tries to hold on to the toy, tries to touch something.
with your own hands. This creates a connection between vision and action. Of course the baby is not
immediately be able to grab the toy himself. He will gradually learn this.
With the support of the baby under the armpits, he already confidently leans for 45-60
seconds. about firm support with the feet of the legs bent at the hip joints.
The baby responds well to sounds.
If you gently take the baby in your arms and talk to him, he will be very
study your face carefully.