Baby - Third Month

'Development - Third Month'

What your baby does at this age:	Interacts with the world more with his cooing, gurgling, and facial expressions. Cries less. Protests when left alone. Prefers socializing. Responds to a greater variety of stimuli. Likes objects of differents colores and textures. Reaches objects and may grasp and hold them for a few seconds. Follows a slowly moving object with his eyes, especially one that moves from side to side. Leans on elbows while lying on stomach and holds head up.
Important Changes:	Your baby is gaining much more control over his head and body. His movements are less wobbly. Your baby's nervous system is maturing rapidly. He can coordinate looking, grasping and sucking -which means he tries to put everything in his mouth. He's becoming fascinated with his hands and fingers and watches them a lot. He's starting to use his hands to reach for interesting objects. Your baby's visual abilities are becoming fully developed. He can see objects in detail. Patters of sleeping, eating and alertness continue to become more regular.
Caring for your baby:	Keeps objects with small parts away from your baby. Don't let him handle anything he might swalows or choke on. If your baby has been sleeping in a bassinet, think about getting a full size crib. He needs more room as he gets more active. When you take your baby outside, dress him by how you feel yourself.