3 Months Baby Development Index

If your baby has reached 3 month olds, here is the beginning of what some parents may describe as enchanted months. Here is what else to expect during 3 month-old baby’s development.

Movement and head control

1. Raises head and chest when lying on their stomach.
2. Supports upper body with arms when lying on their stomach.
3. Stretches legs out and kicks when lying on stomach or back.
4. Opens and shuts their hands.
5. They are able to push down on legs when feet are placed on a firm surface.
6. They are able to bring their hand to their mouth.
7. They are able to grasp and shake hand toys

Sight, hearing and awareness

1. They follow moving objects.
2. They are able to recognize familiar objects and people at distance.
3. Begins to babble.
4. They begin to imitate some sounds and turn their head toward direction of sound.

Social, emotional and communication

1. Begins to develop social smile.
2. Enjoys playing with other people and may cry when they stop playing.
3. They started to become more communicative and expressive with their facial expression and body language.

3 months baby development how to care

At this time, the mother can gently hold the baby’s arm, pull them to the direction of their side, and teach them to turn the waist and buttocks; parents can also try to call them in multiple directions, tease him with toys and let him find the easiest direction to turn around towards the sound.

You should not give babies antibiotics at will, because it is easy to produce drug resistance or cause allergies. Antibiotics must be taken under the guidance of a doctor before they are safe.

If your baby has a fever below 38.5 ° C, it is recommended to use only physical cooling methods. If it is above 38.5 ° C, it is better to give them fever medicine or send them to hospital for immediate treatment.

Babies who suffer from whooping cough will have paroxysmal spastic cough and chirping inhalation. You should pay attention to isolate the baby, keep the home ventilated, but do not allow the baby to catch cold, pay attention to diet adjustment, try to eat dry, soft and digestible food, and release sputum in time.

Hard water bath can easily irritate your baby’s skin and cause skin problems such as dryness and dermatitis. Therefore, when bathing your baby, you should choose some mild, acidic bath products that are safer and closer to the natural skin of your baby.

Make sure your little one is eating frequently enough and getting enough milk during their feedings. However, try not to push baby to finish the bottle if they signal they are full.

At 3 months, according to National Immunization Program by Ministry of Health Malaysia, your baby should receive first dose of DTaP (combination of diphtheria (D), tetanus (T) and acellular pertussis (aP), Hib vaccine and polio vaccine.