3 Months Old Sensory 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!
Oh, the world of senses! This can be so complicated and overwhelming for new parents as we are always concerned about the correct amount and quality of sensory stimulation to provide our babies with.
When we refer to senses we are referring to your babies ability to process visual information (Visual Sense), process auditory information (Auditory Sense), process the feelings of different materials against their skin (Tactile sense) and most importantly their ability to process movement (their vestibular sense).
Typical Milestones
- When lying on their back, your baby should visually track a moving toy from side to side.
- Your baby should be able to calm down easily with rocking, touching and gentle sounds.
- Your baby should enjoy a variety of movements
Some red flags to look out for
- Does not follow a toy with their eyes
- Does not enjoy being swaddled or held
- Fists remain closed for majority of the day
- Does not enjoy varieties of movement.
How to stimulate my 3-month-old’s sensory milestones
- Slowly introduce them to new textures of blankets and swaddles.
- Slowly introduce them to new movement.
- Incorporate lots of singing into your play time
- Incorporate toys with different textures and colours.
More specific strategies to come in the blog post pertaining to your baby’s sensory world are coming soon! Remember Mama, every child develops at their own pace so there is no need to panic if your little one doesn’t match this profile 100%.
Talk to your health care professional or occupational therapist if you have any concerns.
