Your baby is growing fast, and while keeping up with their development can be overwhelming, every little milestone is a moment to cherish. Tracking your baby’s progress helps ensure they are on the right path while also allowing early detection of any developmental concerns. However, remember that every baby grows at their own pace, and small variations are normal.
3 Months Old Baby Milestone Chart
Here’s a quick look at the key milestones your baby has likely achieved in 3 months and what’s coming next:
| Achieved Milestones | Emerging Milestones |
|---|---|
| Moves head 45° | Moves head 90° |
| Is quiet near strangers | Gets fidgety around strangers |
| Tracks objects within their vision | Turns head to track objects outside vision |
| Pushes legs down when held up | Supports weight on legs when held up |
| Imitates some actions | Imitates more actions |
| Grabs nearby objects | Tries to grab objects farther away |
| Shakes objects | Throws objects and hits surfaces |
Major Developmental Milestones of 3 Months Old Baby
Your baby’s growth spans across several aspects of development, including cognitive, physical, social, emotional, sensory, and communication milestones.
Cognitive Development Milestones
- Imitating Actions: Your 3 months old baby will start copying some of your gestures and expressions.
- Chortling and Babbling: Your little one will begin responding to you with chuckles and adorable sounds.
- Turning Towards Sounds: Babies at this stage recognize familiar voices and turn their heads to locate sounds.
- Recognizing Faces from a Distance: Your 3 months old baby can now see people clearly from further away.
Physical Development Milestones
- Head Movements: Improved ability to track moving objects with their eyes.
- Tummy Time Progress: Your 3 months old now can lift their head 45° during tummy time, strengthening neck muscles.
- Standing with Support: While they can’t stand alone yet, they may push their feet down when held upright.
- Changing Sleep Patterns: Sleep duration slightly decreases, averaging around 15 hours per day.
Social & Emotional Milestones
- Interacting with Siblings: Engaging with family members through coos and gestures.
- Reserved Around Strangers: Some babies may show anxiety or remain quiet when meeting new people.
- First Laugh: Somewhere between 3-4 months, you’ll hear their first real giggle.
- Recognizing Parents: Babies begin smiling at familiar faces as a sign of recognition and comfort.
Sensory (Visual & Hearing) Milestones
- Enjoying Sharp Contrasts: Bold colors and high-contrast patterns fascinate them.
- Observing Faces: They enjoy watching people’s faces and may even recognize themselves in a mirror.
- Responding to Voices: They start reacting to familiar voices with cooing and excitement.
- Tracking Movement: They follow objects moving outside their immediate field of vision.
Communication Development Milestones
- Social Smiles: Your 3 months old baby now smiles in response to interactions, showing early social skills.
- Gesturing: They begin using hand movements and expressions for communication.
- Less Crying: Crying decreases to about an hour per day as they express themselves in other ways.
- New Sounds: Expect babbling with coos and vowel-like noises such as “ooh” and “ah.”
When to Consult a Doctor
While every baby develops at their own pace, consult a pediatrician if your baby:
- Does not respond to faces or familiar voices.
- Shows no interest in making sounds or babbling.
- Cannot support their head or shows excessive head bobbing.
- Fails to reach for or hold objects.
Helping Your 3 Months Old Reach Their Milestones
Here are some ways to encourage your baby’s growth:
- Encourage Tummy Time: Helps build muscle strength for crawling.
- Talk Regularly: Speaking to your baby boosts their language development.
- Use Gestures with Words: Helps them associate actions with meanings.
- Engage with Toys : Moving toys encourage them to track motion and reach out.
Conclusion
Every milestone your baby reaches is a testament to their incredible growth and development. From their first smile to their early attempts at grasping objects, these small victories are worth celebrating. While each child progresses at their own pace, your love, support, and interaction play a vital role in their journey. Embrace these beautiful moments, cherish their discoveries, and enjoy the amazing adventure of parenthood.
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