The baby’s development at 3 months.
The 3-month-old stays awake longer and is interested in what surrounds him or her, as well as being able to turn his or her head in the direction of the sound he or she has heard and begin to have more facial expressions that can indicate joy, fear, indecision and pain for example.The mother’s voice, being the baby’s favorite sound, is the best option to soothe him during the crying that can accompany the discovery of what surrounds him.
- During this period.
- The first tears may also appear.
- As the tear glands are already starting to function.
- In addition to being the last month of intestinal cramping.
By the 3rd month, the baby begins to develop motor coordination of arms, legs and hands, will be able to move the limbs simultaneously, join open hands and fingers, as well as raise his head and shake the toys, smiling when stimulated and can scream.Also, if the baby is alone, you can look for someone with your eyes.
The following table provides information on weight and other expected measures in infants of this age:
Weight
5.1 to 7.5 kg
4.9 to 6.8 kg
Stature
58 to 64 cm
56 to 63 cm
Cephalic perimeter
38.5 to 42.5 cm
37.5 to 41 cm
750 grams
750 grams
On average, at this stage of development, the weight gain is 750 g per month.However, this is only an estimate, and it is recommended to consult the pediatrician according to the child’s manual, to confirm the health and growth status, as each baby is unique and can have its own pace of growth and development.
The 3-month-old begins to regularize sleep, the internal clock begins to synchronise with the family routine, averaging 15 hours a day, many can sleep all night, however it is necessary to wake them up and offer them milk every 3 hours.
Diapers should be changed every time the baby defecates, as this ends up interrupting his or her sleep, but you should avoid making these changes overnight so that sleep is not interrupted, and if it is possible to leave him or her diaper-free for half an hour, to prevent diaper rash.
The baby can sleep sideways or on his or her back, but never face down, stomach down, this position increases the risk of sudden infant death.See how Sudden Death Syndrome occurs and how to avoid it.
The 3-month-old is able to lift and control his head when face down, the gaze shows a preference for certain objects and people, as well as smiling at an adult’s gesture or words, being more interactive.Movements are usually slow and repeated, as the baby realizes that he or she can control his or her body.
Once the vision is clearer, using it more to relate to its surroundings, now babbling vowels A, E and O, smiling and looking at people, he also learned to use vision and hearing together because if this happens, a noise already raises his head and seeks its origin.
In some cases, during the day, the baby may have a certain degree of squinting, as if squinting, because there is still no complete control of the eye muscles, just cover your eyes with your hands for 2 seconds, which returns to normal..
However, it is important to be attentive to the baby’s reactions to the stimuli attributed to him, since it is from this age that problems such as hearing or visual impairment can be diagnosed, find out how to identify the baby who does not hear well.
Playing at 3 months can be helpful in stimulating and increasing the bond with the baby, and is recommended to parents at this age:
It is important that baby toys are large, useless and of the right age group, and stuffed animals should be avoided at this age, as they can trigger allergies.
Breastfeeding the baby at 3 months should be exclusively with breastfeeding, either with breast milk or formula, and it is recommended to keep it for 6 months, without the need for supplements, such as water, teas or fruit juices, since breastfeeding it is enough to maintain the nutrition and hydration of the baby until the 6th month. Discover the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for up to 6 months.
To avoid accidents with the baby at 3 months it is essential to adopt safety measures by parents, some accident prevention measures may be:
In addition, when walking with the baby it is necessary to stay in the shade and wear clothes that cover the whole body, at this age it is not recommended that the baby go to the beach, sunbathe, wear sunscreen or travel.