3 Months Old Play Milestones – Where Should My Baby Be?
Mama you made it! Your beautiful bundle of joy is now 3 months old. In this blog I am going to help you to know what to look out for to ensure your baby is developing just right. We will be chatting all things motor, sensory, communication and play!
Remember that each child is unique, and this serves as a guide to help you understand your child’s development. Should you be worried about anything make sure to contact your pediatrician or local OT for advice!
Play can often be described as the work of our children. It is the activities that they engage in which have behavioral, social and motor rewards. Play has to be child led, spontaneous and be enjoyable for the child.
Play starts to develop in babies as young as 3 months old and it is important that it be encouraged and facilitated.
Typical Milestones
- Enjoying playful face to face interaction with different people.
- Your baby will coo in response to playful interactions
- Your baby will notice and respond to sounds of music.
How to stimulate my 3-month-old’s play milestones
- Include toys that stimulate all their senses, for example anything that attracts their eyes and ears!
- Engage with your child in song and encourage all of their attempts to verbalize.
- Spend time playing with your baby on their tummy and incorporate all kinds of toys in their midline.
- Use your facial expression and tone of voice when engaging with your child.
Remember that everything mentioned in this blog is just the tip of the developmental iceberg. Your little bundle of joy is a complex being who is developing and growing at their own pace to become their unique self. Remember to have fun and just relax! No one can do mummying better than you!
Mama you’ve got this!
