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'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. |
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