Monthly Infant Milestones: By 3 Months

While lying on tummy...

  • Pushes up on arms
  • Lifts and holds head up

 

  • Difficulty lifting head
  • Stiff legs with little or no movement
  • Pushes back with head

 

Typical Speech Development

• Sucks and swallows well during feeding
• Quiets or smiles in response to sound or voice
• Coos or vocalizes other than crying
• Turns head toward direction of sound

 

Typical Play Development

While lying on their back…
• Visually tracks a moving toy from side to side
• Attempts to reach for a rattle held above their chest
• Keeps head in the middle when watching faces or

 


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