3 Months Baby Development

3 Months Baby Development

What Does a 3-Month-Old Baby Do?

Your baby has grown even more now. By the end of the 3rd month, your baby can:

  • He can raise his head between 45 and 90 degrees when he is on his stomach.
  • It can follow an object 15 cm away from its face from beginning to end.
  • Your baby may laugh loudly.
  • He can clasp both hands, and they begin to follow his hands.
  • He can scream with satisfaction.
  • When seated upright, he can hold his head upright.
  • He can lift his chest off the ground with the help of his arms while on his stomach.
  • Can pay attention to small objects.
  • Can reach and grasp an object.
  • He can control his head when pulled from his arms to sit up.
  • She may turn to the direction the voice came from (especially her mother’s voice).
  • It can make consonant combinations like Agu.

If babies have completed their third month and cannot hold their heads up, you should consult a doctor.

How Much Should a 3-Month-Old Baby Weight?

A 3-month-old baby boy weighs an average of 6500 grams, and a 3-month-old girl weighs an average of 5800 grams.

How Many cm Should a 3-Month-Old Baby Be?

  • 3-month-old baby girl height limit: 54 cm
  • 3-month-old baby girl height upper limit: 65 cm
  • 3-month-old baby boy height limit: 55 cm
  • 3-month-old baby boy upper limit: 65 cm

The head circumference of a 3-month-old baby may be 38.1 cm. 

3 Month Baby Nutrition

Breast milk is the ideal nutrition for your baby for the first 6 months. In order for the development of babies who cannot receive breast milk for various reasons, to progress under ideal conditions, support should be taken from formula foods. You should not start formula supplementation without consulting your doctor. 

If you are preparing to return to work, you should research the methods of expressing and storing breast milk well and buy products that will help you in this regard.  

We recommend that you read our article on Things to Consider About Expressed Breast Milk.

You may be spending all your energy on the care of your baby, but please do not neglect your own health. You should drink plenty of water and eat healthy. We do not recommend the breastfeeding mother to diet for the first 6 months.  

Attention! The best way to lose birth weight is to breastfeed your baby. 

Did you know that you burn 600-700 calories a day while breastfeeding?

How much does a 3-month-old baby suck?

Now, “How many cc of milk does a 3-month-old baby drink?” We know you wonder teh answer of this question. The stomach capacity of a three-month-old baby is 150-180 ml. It means that it should be breastfed 4-8 times a day.     

If your baby cannot take breast milk for various reasons, if you are supplementing with formula, “How many cc of formula does a 3-month-old baby drink?” The person who will answer the question is your doctor, who monitors your baby’s development.  

Our postpartum weight loss article can guide you through this period. 

What to Do in Case of 3 Months Baby Fever?

Your baby may have a fever in many cases. First of all, you should observe your baby well, and when he has a fever, especially if he is 3 months and under, you should take him to the doctor quickly every time he has a fever. Since the risk of convulsions is high in these months, fever should be reduced under the supervision of a doctor. After 3 months, depending on the duration of the fever, you can call your doctor and start taking him to the hospital later.

If you feel uneasiness in your baby despite the decrease in fever, we recommend that you consult a doctor even if it does. Can a 3-month-old baby be given Calpol? The answer to the question is that you should consult your doctor first, to be valid for all drugs in this period.  
 

How Should 3-month-old baby care be?

We have said before that your baby is more social now… Since he will enjoy being with you during this period, you can plan his care accordingly. For example, you can arrange massage hours and massage with products suitable for his skin. This will both relax her and nourish her skin.  

During this period, you can give your baby a bath once a day, or you can plan it every other day. The important thing is to establish a regular maintenance routine for him.  

3 Month Old Baby Plays

Do not forget to communicate with your baby frequently during these periods. Be sure to make eye contact when communicating with him. The foundation of the baby’s language development, mental development and emotional development in the future is laid in the first months. The more you talk to him, the more you contribute to his development.

So what are 3 month old baby toys?  

Mobiles will be toys that will attract your baby’s attention during this period. You can attract more attention by choosing the ones with music and lights. We recommend that you review the models of mobile toys for babies.  

Gloves and socks with bells will also entertain your baby by making a noise as he moves.

3 Months Baby Doctor Checkup 

Doctors usually do not give regular checkup days in this month. If you have an appointment with your doctor this month, here’s what you can do:

  • The development, feeding and adaptation of the baby are reviewed.
  • The baby’s weight, height, head circumference are measured and marked on the developmental chart.
  • If there is a problem detected before, it is checked.
  • What can be done on issues such as feeding, sleeping, development and baby safety is transferred to the family.

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