Baby, at 3 months old, gains in flexibility and loves to chirp! He continues to gain weight and inches and is more and more aware of the world around him. During this third month, pay particular attention to preparing your return to work.
Growth, awakening, and development of a 3-month-old baby
Your little boy, at 3 months old, weighs about 5.75 kilos and measures about 59.9 cm
Your little girl, at 32 months old, weighs about 5.35 kilos and measures about 58.6 cm
Baby's head circumference has grown by about one and a half centimeters to 40 cm.
The development and awakening of your 3-month-old baby
Your baby is 3 months old. He is now able to lift his head when he is on his back and keep it straight for a few minutes! Yours falls asleep less and less during walks outside, which makes it possible to awaken your baby as soon as he is born: these stimuli to the world around him will allow him to develop his sensoriality.
Your baby is coordinating his movements better and better. He waved his legs and arms, joined his hands and opened his fingers. He also begins to grasp the objects that are within his reach and puts them in his mouth.
During this 3rd month, the baby recognizes himself in the mirror and it makes him smile!
A 3-month-old baby loves to talk, even if his chirping is still incomprehensible. He is stimulated when he hears and is addressed. Do not hesitate to contact him. He gets agitated, moves a lot, and smiles more and more. Keep talking to her, your toddler is attentive to everything you say. He is more and more curious: at this age, babies are potential explorers!
In terms of memory, a 3-month-old baby recognizes music and distinguishes family members by their appearance and voice.
Baby is also more and more expressive and has less need to cry to be understood.
At 3 months, a baby knows the difference between day and night. At this age, you must help your baby to make these nights. Some children are able to sleep for six to eight hours at a time; they also stay awake longer, for one to two hours overtime.
Feeding your 3-month-old baby
From now on, your baby is feeding five or six times a day, regardless of the feeding method chosen (breast or bottle). If you want to stop breastfeeding (for example because of a return to work), you will need to start working on your child. To do this, start by slowly replacing one of the feeds with a bottle, then two, and so on. You don't have to delete all feedings at the same time. Some mothers manage to maintain a cuddly feed for a long time.
Health of the 3-month-old baby
For premature infants and high-risk infants, an additional dose of pneumococcal vaccine may be required at 3 months.
During the third month visit, the pediatrician or general practitioner continues to monitor your child's growth. Your baby takes about 150 g per week and several centimeters per month. The doctor gives you some advice on his diet.
- In real life...
There are no rules when it comes to a child's development. Each baby grows at its own pace and in its own way. So first take a look at the baby forum to chat with moms. Guaranteed reassuring effect. If you have any real concerns, consult your pediatrician.