Three months - parents are watching with interest how their baby is changing literally before their eyes. It is important for them to know what a child should be able to do at 3 months in order to record his new skills and help him develop.
Your baby has become “very big”! Compared to that bundle of happiness that you brought home three months ago, he has learned so much already! If you look closely at what a child can do at the age of three months, it turns out that it is not so little.
Physical skills
- First of all, he has already fully adapted to life outside his mother's tummy. He may lie firmly on his back and not seek support;
- Now he can look at his arms and legs for a long time, bring them together, pull his fists into his mouth. And if it works out, then the leg. He tries to reach for the outstretched toy, take it with his fingertips. The kid no longer clenches his palms into fists, he gladly tries to hit the toy hanging above him (for example, a mobile hanging above him);
- He already watches with interest the toys that are moved before his eyes, turns his head. Easily finds the source of sound, turns his head in that direction;
- At three months, the baby is already so strong that it can roll over from its back onto its side. Some kids even manage to roll over on their tummy. The first time this action may scare him, but very soon he will love this occupation. And he will also start helping himself - pushing off the side of the bed. (when do children start to roll over?);
- By the age of three months, the baby begins to more actively explore the taste of the world, sucking on everything that he can take with his hands. First of all, the infant sucks on its fists or fingers;
- The baby can lie on his tummy for a long time, leaning on his forearms. He even prefers this position, because that way you can better view everything. Some children make a “boat” from time to time - they raise their head and legs at the same time, but do not lean on the handles. It is impossible to lie down for so long at this age, but this exercise helps to strengthen the muscles of the back;
- It is still difficult for him to crawl, the muscles are too weak for this, but the baby can already turn in the horizontal plane. Leaving him in the crib with his head to one side, in a few minutes he will be in a completely different position. These movements develop skills for further crawling;
- The baby's legs become much stronger - when, supporting him, slightly put on a support, he pushes off from it;
- You can play “baby football” with him! Place a ball near your feet and your young athlete will push him away;
- He already knows how to bring the handles together and hook them into a lock! And very soon she will be able to hug you.
A baby at 3 months old, being in an upright position, should confidently hold his head. Someone half a minute, someone a few. If this is not the case, see your doctor.
Emotional skills
It may seem incredible, but already at such a tender age, a person shows his character.
- The little man already knows his family well, he becomes animated when he sees loved ones. He smiles broadly, starts laughing, squealing with delight. Strangers, on the other hand, can make him alert, even frightened, even crying;
- A great achievement - at the age of 3 months the baby learned to be capricious! (Important article: How to respond correctly to a child's whims) You will immediately notice this by the nature of his cry. When the baby is capricious, his cry is no longer plaintive. It is rather a whimper. The kid at this time is often simply bored, he wants to communicate. If you leave him alone, not paying attention, the whimpering can be replaced by a scream. But to prevent this from happening, you just need to talk to the child, take it on hand, play with him for a minute - the discontent will pass. The face will shine with a smile again. (How to understand the reasons for the crying of a child?);
- His speech becomes more expressive, some consonants are added. The kid will sing along with pleasure. And if you talk to your baby in his lyalek language, he will begin to answer you. And this will be a full-fledged dialogue that will bring true pleasure to the child;
- May be awake for a while on their own, looking at their pens or toys on the mobile;
- Bath procedures give him a special pleasure. He is ready to take a bath all day long, and is already starting to indulge in it and splash in it.
At this age, it is important to remember that the baby is learning to roll over, so he cannot be left unattended. If you need to get away for a while, take care of his safety. You can leave your baby in a crib or on a rug on the floor. He can play on his own for about 3-4 minutes, for more of his attention is not enough. The rest of the time, he really needs his mother's hands and communication with loved ones.
And if suddenly you are told that your three-month-old child should be able to do more, do not worry, because you will have so many new discoveries and miracles with him! Good luck to you!
We read in detail about the full development of the child at 3 months
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UPD: What should alert parents in the development of a three-month-old child
Despite the fact that all children develop at their own pace, there are some points in the child's behavior that must be paid attention to. This is a reason to turn to specialists for advice and help.
Abnormalities in the development of a child 3 months
- does not respond to the smile and gaze of an adult (there is no animation complex), does not gag;
- he cannot hold his head;
- does not respond to noise. If you ring a rattle, it does not turn its head towards it;
- not enough toys, does not pull pens in his mouth, is not interested in what surrounds him.
