'); } var S; S=topJS(); SLoad(S); //-->
|
Infant - Week #12 |
Get Weekly Updates on your Child E-Mailed to You
|
Look Who's Talking! |
Coos are your baby's way of expressing delight as well as exercising his vocal cords. You can carry on a "conversation" with your baby now. When he gurgles or coos, say something brief or coo back at him. Then wait for him to "say" something back to you. This kind of conversational turn-taking may not sound like much to you now, but it's actually the beginning of learning how to talk. |
Fact |
Your baby's wails are quite distinctive. Research has shown that infants can be identified from a distance by the sound of their cry alone. |
Three-Month Milestones |
When reading these milestones, keep in mind that every baby is unique and may develop these milestones at different ages. These are just suggested three-month milestones. If you are concerned about your child's development, talk to your child's doctor. Movement:
Visual:
Hearing and Speech:
Social/Emotional:
|
Appropriate Toys And Activities |
|
Changing Nipples |
At three months, it may be appropriate to change the nipples on bottles if you are formula feeding. Nipples come in different flow speeds. They are sized slow (0-3 months), medium (3-6 months), and fast (6-12 months). Your baby will probably be able to handle a medium flow at this point. It will allow him to eat faster and put forth less sucking effort. |
Poop Patrol |
When you were pregnant, there were some things you never thought you'd become an expert on,like, for example, your baby's poop. During your baby's first months, he typically has several watery bowel movements a day (possibly as many as ten), whether he's breastfed or formula-fed. This is because a newborn's intestinal tract doesn't absorb food as well as an older baby's, and much of the food he eats passes through the body, exiting as stool. When he begins to eat solids in a few months, he may have only one bowel movement a day or even one every few days. At that point you'll notice dramatic differences in the stool's color, consistency, and odor. What's important now is not how often he moves his bowels but how hard his stool is. If your baby is formula-fed, his bowel movements will be a little firmer than if he's breastfed. However, if his bowel movements are much firmer than peanut butter, he may be constipated. If so, talk with your baby's doctor about how to solve the problem. |
Try This! |
There is nothing more delightful than a smiling baby. This game will encourage your baby to smile a lot. This game will also teach your baby how to have fun and anticipate things. Rock your baby back and forth in your arms very gently. Softly stroke the skin near his mouth with your index finger. When he smiles at you, praise him and let him know how pleased you are. Now try this - stroke the baby's face three times, then say, "smile." As you stroke his face, count to three. "One, two, three . . . smile." |
Dayvian's Experience |
I played this game with Dayvian right before his afternoon nap. His big sister was napping, so it gave us some special bonding time. I rocked him back and forth in my arms as I was standing up holding him. I gently stroked his cheek and he instantly smiled. The more I praised him, the more he smiled. This game did exactly what it was supposed to do- it got him to smile a lot. I used this for the perfect opportunity to take some three-month-old pictures of him. He was smiling right on cue! |
Questions |
Why do babies cry? |
Ask Your Own Question |
Ask a Question |
Give a Suggestion Contact edHelperBaby |
Note: All information on edHelperBaby is of a general nature for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. Your use of this site indicates your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Use. |