Tuesday, August 8

3 Months Old

How I grow
  • I don’t bob my head as much.
  • I keep my hands loosely open most of the time.
  • I will hold objects, but I will not reach for them.
  • I move my arms and legs a lot.
  • When held in a standing position, I can bear some weight on my legs.
  • When I’m on my tummy, I can hold my head up for 10 seconds or longer.
  • I touch my face with my hands.
How I talk
  • I gurgle, whimper and chuckle.
  • I don’t cry as much as I used to.
  • I squeal and make other sounds when you talk to me.
How I eat and sleep
  • I may have one feeding at night.
  • I may sleep through the night.
  • I may need a morning nap and an afternoon nap.
How I respond
  • When I see you, I turn my whole body to face you.
  • I turn my head toward the sounds of singing or talking.
  • I may stop or start crying depending on who is holding me.
How I understand
  • I’m beginning to remember things.
  • I’m beginning to recognize different people in my family.

from
Healthy Start, Grow Smart

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