Teaser:
Your baby’s development in the third month:
• She can see static objects more clearly and follows moving objects.
• When she is lying on her back, she can lift her head slightly.
• She holds and shakes objects with her hands.
• She puts her hands in her mouth.
DEVELOPMENT & KEY MILESTONES
Your baby’s development in the third month:
- She can see static objects more clearly and follows moving objects.
- When she is lying on her back, she can lift her head slightly.
- She holds and shakes objects with her hands.
- She puts her hands in her mouth.
- She can babble, cry and laugh.
- She responds to your expressions and actions.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Baby illnesses:
Recognize the first symptoms:
- fever (a temperature above 101°F or 38.3°C)
- cough
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- tiredness
Call the pediatrician immediately if your baby has any of the above symptoms.
Protect your baby from common illnesses such as RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), flu or the common cold:
- Keep your baby away from people who are sneezing or coughing.
- Make sure people who are going to touch your baby have washed their hands.
- Keep your baby away from crowds.
- Don’t allow anyone to smoke around your baby.
DON´T FORGET!
You should schedule an appointment with your pediatrician for the 4-month vaccines.
WARNING!
It is recommended that you dress your baby with the same number of layers that you would wear to feel comfortable. Avoid the temptation of dressing your baby with too many layers of clothing because he will be crabby, hot and sweaty.
LEARNING & GROWING
Your baby needs to play in order to learn:
When playing with your baby, keep in mind that she needs you to caress her, to hold her and also to look her in the eye.
Activities to share with your baby:
- Play peek-a-boo with your baby.
- Place your baby on her back, on the floor, so she can practice turning over.
- Hang colored toys or a mobile above the baby’s head, to capture her attention.
- Give her plush toys or soft toys that make soft noises.
- Make sure the plus toys are clean and washed so they won’t cause asthma.
SAFETY & CHILDPROOFING
Things you should NOT do
- Wash your baby’s toys with soap and water
- Leave your baby unattended, especially on a bed, sofa or stroller
- Drink warm beverages or smoke near your baby
- Hang things around the baby’s neck, such as necklaces or other jewelry You should make sure the toys don’t have small parts that she could swallow and choke on
- Leave the bottle propped against a towel or any other object so the baby can feed herself
- You should be the one holding the bottle
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