What’s It Like To Be Three Months Old?

• I don’t bob my head as much.
• I keep my hands loosely open most of the time.
• I will hold objects, but I will not reach for them.
• I move my arms and legs a lot.
• When held in a standing position, I can bear some weight on my legs.
• When I’m on my tummy, I can hold my head up for 10 seconds or longer.
• I touch my face with my hands.

How I talk

• I gurgle, whimper and chuckle.
• I don’t cry as much as I used to.
• I squeal and make other sounds when you talk to me.

How I eat and sleep

• I may have one feeding at night.
• I may sleep through the night.
• I may need a morning nap and an afternoon nap.
  

How I respond

• When I see you, I turn my whole body to face you.
• I turn my head toward the sounds of singing or talking.
• I may stop or start crying depending on who is holding me.

How I understand

• I’m beginning to remember things.
• I’m beginning to recognize different people in my family.

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