One to Three Months
Developmental Milestones for Infants and Young Children:
In the first three months of life, your baby will begin to exhibit incredible new skills and changes. These changes are known as milestones, and doctors monitor them to make sure your baby is growing and developing normally. Since every baby develops and learns at their own rate, it's acceptable if they differ slightly from other babies of the same age. Your infant may take longer to reach milestones if they were born prematurely. Make sure you discuss your baby's development with your physician.
1-to 3-Month-Old Developmental Domains:
How Much Will My Child Grow in a Month or Three?
While each baby grows at a different rate, the following is an average of what to expect from boys and girls between the ages of one and three months:
- Weight: Each month, they'll gain one to two pounds.
- Height: Each month, they will grow by roughly 1 inch.
- Head size: Each month, their head will enlarge by roughly 0.5 inches.
Your kid may get fussier and more hungry throughout these months. This may indicate that they're experiencing a growth spurt, as evidenced by their increased desire to eat and drink formula. Your baby will begin to provide you cues whether they are hungry or full.
During your checks, your doctor will monitor your baby's progress by taking measurements of their weight, length, and head size. Although babies may grow in different ways, your kid is generally doing well if their growth continues to be steady over time.
What At This Age Can My One to Three Month Old Baby Do?
Your kid will begin to demonstrate new talents and abilities as they become older. While each baby develops at their own rate, the following are some typical behaviors your baby may exhibit between the ages of one and three months:
A few of a newborn's reflexes start to diminish.
- As their neck muscles strengthen, they are able to raise their heads.
- When placed on their stomach, they swivel their head in different directions.
- They put toys or their hands in their mouths.
- They begin to follow lights, faces, and things while focusing on their hands.
- They may attempt to grab and drop objects, and they react to sounds.
After three months, your baby may be able to raise their head and chest when lying on their stomach and use their hands to reach for items.
What Does My One to Three Month Old Child Say?
Babies are starting to interact with others more and may even make noises to communicate. While every infant learns differently, the following are typical developmental milestones for this age group:
- They start to imitate vowel and cooing sounds.
- They start to cry out for things more specifically, such as food, rest, or other necessities.
What Does My Infant, Ages One to Three, Understand?
During these months, your baby learns more about the world around them. While every baby develops differently, the following developmental milestones are typical for this age group:
- They can identify familiar voices, particularly those of their parents.
- During social contacts, they may coo and smile in return.
- They sync their body language to the voice of another person.
What Is Visible to My Infant, Ages One to Three?
At this age, a baby's vision is still fuzzy for distant objects but sharp for nearby shapes. As their vision develops over the course of three months, they will be able to identify familiar faces, track moving objects, and show interest in forms and patterns.
Since your baby's color vision is still developing, they will be drawn to vibrant hues. They want to gaze upon faces, particularly those of their parents or themselves. It can be stimulating to hang a baby-safe mirror in their cot.
What Is Heard by My 1- to 3-Month Old Baby?
Even before they are born, babies can hear sounds. They begin to react to sounds from the outside world, such as a dog barking or the hum of household equipment, when they are one to three months old. Infants enjoy your voice, so converse, sing, and cuddle with them. They enjoy listening to music and common sounds, and they react well to high-pitched voices.
It's likely that your infant underwent a hearing test soon after delivery, but if not, it's crucial to schedule one right away. A screening can identify the majority of hearing issues early on.
How Much Sleep Does My One to Three Month Old Baby Need?
At this age, babies start to sleep for extended periods of time during the night; "sleeping through the night" refers to five to six hours. During the day, they are more alert and might take two or three naps. At this age, babies require 14–17 hours of sleep per 24 hours.
How Can I Promote My One to Three Month Old Baby's Emotional Security And Development?
Holding, conversing, singing, and cuddling your baby will provide them with the comfort and assurance they need. Establish eye contact, give them toys and noises to stimulate their minds, and attend to their needs. These exchanges support emotional growth and stability.