3 month old babies are generally able to reach objects that attract their attention. In addition, he is also able to roll over when lying down. Watching a 3-month-old baby's development is fun, but there are a few things you need to know to prevent harm or injury.
After passing the age of 2 months and entering the age of 3 months, the baby's growth and development will be more visible, especially from his weight and height. The ideal body weight for a 3-month-old baby is 5.1–7.9 kg for the male gender and 4.6–7.4 kg for the female gender.
In addition, baby boys generally have a height of 57.6–65.3 cm. Meanwhile, baby girls have a height of 55.8-63.8 cm. His motor skills are also increasingly developing and are characterized by the ability to reach nearby objects. At this time, the baby will also usually experience hair loss.
3 Months Baby's Motor Ability
One of the motor skills of a 3-month-old baby is to be able to hold his head and chest up when in a prone position. This position is the beginning of him being able to turn his own body.
In addition, there are several other motor developments in a 3-month-old baby, including:
Actively playing
3-month-old babies often use their own hands as their first toys. He can observe and play with his fingers, put his hands together, unscrew his fingers, and put them in his mouth.
Hand and eye coordination continues to develop
Parents can train the baby by holding a toy and seeing if he can reach the toy. In addition, a 3-month-old baby is also able to kick harder, because the knee and hip joints are more flexible.
Babies begin to be able to feel and feel various rough, smooth, hairy, or hollow surfaces. He began to be able to grasp objects. At this time, parents can provide various kinds of toys, such as soft dolls, ring-shaped toys made of plastic or rubber, and toys with sounds.
However, keep the baby away from objects that pose a risk of harm, such as objects that are small, have sharp corners, break easily, and are dangerous if swallowed. To anticipate this, do not leave the baby alone while playing with objects around him.
Ability to imitate
Babies can imitate when parents stick out their tongue or make sounds from their mouths. At this stage, parents can guide the baby to be more active.
By the age of 4 months, parents may be surprised that the baby begins to roll over or turn over on his own.
3 Months Baby Talking Ability
When hearing someone speak, a 3-month-old baby usually looks directly into the person's eyes and mumbles as if to answer.
A study revealed that babies who are often spoken to will have more vocabulary and a higher IQ than babies who are rarely spoken to.
Parents can talk to him while pointing at objects around him. Although the baby can not understand yet, but the words will be recorded in his memory.
3 Months Baby's Social Ability
Along with the development of the brain, the baby's ability to adapt to the surrounding environment is also growing. The following are some of the development of social skills of a 3-month-old baby:
- Babies begin to recognize their parents and close relatives. He began to choose with whom he wanted to interact.
- In a crowd, babies can look for and recognize the faces of the people around them. He can also smile or move his hands when he sees someone he knows coming.
- Babies begin to chatter by trying to imitate the sounds and expressions of parents or other people who are inviting them to play.
- Babies also begin to be interested in observing various things, including other babies, pets, and even their own reflection in the mirror.
In terms of social interaction, babies will feel comfortable when parents hold and hold them, especially when they are disturbed, tired, or hungry. In this way, he will feel safe and loved.
A 3-month-old baby's sleep schedule is starting to look more stable. Some babies can even sleep without waking up all night. Your baby's sleep will start to decrease slightly, so he will stay awake longer and have more time to play.
Things to Watch Out for in 3 Months Babies
His ability to play and interact will further develop when the baby is 3 months old. However, parents need to be alert if a 3-month-old baby shows the following signs:
- Can't hold his head up
- Unable to focus his sight on a certain object
- Not smiling
- Can't hold things
- Not responding to loud sounds
If this is experienced by your little one, you are advised to immediately consult a doctor so that treatment can be carried out if necessary. That way, your little one can grow and develop according to their age.