By now, your baby has discovered that there's more to life than just eating, pooping, and crying, though he's still probably doing plenty of all three.
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Welcome to the third month! By now, your baby has discovered that there's more to life than just eating, pooping, and crying, though he's still probably doing plenty of all three. Sleep may still be a wild card, but chances are your baby is finally catching more of his Zs at night, leaving more playtime during the daytime and lots of waking hours for your bouncing baby to socialize, soak up his surroundings, and most important, learn new skills.
And when it comes to learning, no one does it faster than a baby, especially with a little help from her first and most important teacher: you. Captivate your cutie with brightly colored board books, mobiles that spin, squeeze toys that squeak, beads to finger, soft toys to clutch, rattles to shake, activity bars to bat at and pull on. Toys that make noise, light up, or play music score extra points, as does anything your baby can safely stuff in her mouth, including and especially those fascinating fingers, yours too.
Just don't go overboard. An infant's circuits get overloaded pretty easily, so if your baby starts fussing or squirming or tuning you out, he's letting you know he's had enough.
Does your little one love being in the swing of things? Most babies do, but make sure you alternate swing or bouncer time with supervised tummy time so she can flex the muscles that will power new skills like lifting her head 45 degrees when on her tummy, which most babies this age can do, or even pumping up her chest supported by her arms, which about half of babies can do. Changing baby's positions helps work different muscles but also keeps your little one's interest with different perspectives.
Other ways to help your baby get physical? Gently pull him to a sitting position on your lap, planting a kiss when he arrives at your smiling face. Fly him securely in your arms, letting those sweet arms and legs wiggle, then bring him down for a belly raspberry. Bicycle those little legs when he's on his back, clap his hands together, or take them on a round of head, shoulders, knees and toes.
Most of all, remember that no one can tell you more about what your baby needs or wants than your baby. So continue to take your cues from her. She'll let you know when she's hungry, sleepy, craves a cuddle or a kiss, seeks a smile, a song, some silliness, a rub down, a little space, the chance to chill, and of course, a clean, dry diaper.
Meet her needs, and you're speaking her language before she's even learned word one, letting her know she's safe, secure, loved, and in good and loving hands. Make that the best hands, yours. Here's to a happy third month!
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