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This month your baby will begin staying awake for much longer periods of time. Your baby is happier and she does not cry as often as she previously was. There will be many opportunities for learning and sharing throughout the day. Interacting and playing with your baby will encourage her to learn. Your baby enjoys swatting at toys and may be able to grasp them occasionally.

Get ready for lots of laughs and giggles. Your baby still loves when you smile at her and she can now laugh at you. Babbles, coos, smiles and laughs are all part of her developing personality. Let her know just how much you enjoy hearing her laugh by laughing back. When she babbles and coos, do it back.

Some babies enjoy being held and rocked more than others, and that is okay. All babies are different. If you have a cuddly baby, take this time to enjoy it. Rocking and cuddling are good for babies and make them feel secure and comforted. All babies need to be held and soothed, and not just when they are crying. Show him just how much you love him and care about him. Babies like gazing you in the eyes. You can play simple games with your baby now, too. Peek a boo and `This Little Piggy` are favorites for many babies. Read to your baby daily and sing songs with her. If your baby starts to get fussy, it is time to stop.

Babies this age are becoming interested in toys. They do not need to be expensive or even store bought toys. When choosing toys, you need to be careful about what you allow your baby to play with. Do not buy anything that can fit inside of their mouth. Toy should not be made with anything that could break off or splinter. Never give your baby anything with sharp edges or corners. Make sure that older siblings understand that their toys may be dangerous for the baby.

Make your baby's room bright and welcoming. You could paing the walls, hang brightly colored pictures and add fun accents to make your baby's room interesting for him. Babies still do not need pillows or blankets. They are suffocation hazards and should be used only for decorative purposes. You can add a mirror on the wall above the changing table, or pictures of family and friends.

Your baby may start trying to hold his bottle at this point. Do not prop the bottle with blankets or anything else. This can cause ear infections. Rather, use this time as bonding time between you and your child. Breastfeeding should be well-established at this point. You can also pump your breastmilk and store it for others to feed the baby. Most babies want to eat every 4 hours and are consuming higher amounts.

If you ever find yourself getting frustrated with your baby, put the baby in her crib and call a friend or family member to help with the baby. Babies do not do things to frustrate you on purpose, and it is totally acceptable to need a break once in a while. Make sure you never shake or hit your baby. This can cause severe damage or even death.

Developmental Milestones 3 Months Old

Physical

• Your baby may be able to lift her head while laying on her back and hold it for several minutes
• Some babies can hold their head steady and erect while in a sitting position
• When on his stomach, he will lift his head and chest as to do mini push ups-offer encouragement by sitting in front and dangling a toy
• Babies can now wave their arms and kick their legs
• Kicks are getting stronger
• When being held up, your baby should push down on their legs
• She can bring both hands together and open fingers
• Can roll over one way
• Your baby can focus on very small objects

Intellectual

• Will swat at toys-encourage her by holding a toy in front and see if she will grab it
• Many babies will sleep through the night around this time
• Clear recognition of mom and dad
• Your baby will look directly at you and gurgle when he hears your voice
• Enjoys being read to-read to your baby everyday to develop language skills
• Enjoys bright colored objects
• Has a rapidly developing memory
• Enjoys the feel of different objects-allow your baby to touch a variety of textures
• Your baby may smile at herself when she sees herself in the mirror
• Laughs out loud
• Has more established routines
• Makes sounds like `ah goo`

Emotional

• Is attached to the main caregiver
• Familiar with parents faces and siblings
• Your baby will smile at strangers
• Likes to hear you talk-tell her about everything you do
• Touching, caressing, carrying, rocking and massaging are great ways to relax your baby
• Becoming more animated and social-flashes smiles and gugles and coos
• Turns towards the sounds of familiar noises

Age Appropriate Toys

• Rattles
• Play gyms
• Activity mats
• Mirrors
• Balls
• Books
• Music
• Toys to grasp
• Lighted toys
• Textured items

Comments:

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esyogurl - 3.6 hours ago
EllasMommy - Does she only seem colicky in the evenings??

esyogurl - 3.6 hours ago
angbigrich - same thing im dealing with. I think its my 'breeder' hips

EllasMommy23 - 4.9 hours ago
oh my goodness, ladies. today was pretty rough. my DD is so well behaved. she almost never, ever cries. but when she first came home she would scream and scream in the evening (i guess colic.) I breastfeed, so i cut dairy down and that seemed to help and we haven't really had any problems. but tonight she SCREAMED forever. it was really scary, because there was just nothing that would make her feel better and it was so sad. luckily she seems fine now (although i still can't figure out why she was so upset as i haven't increased my dairy intake or anything). Sorry for the book, just wanted to say that i support all you girls with colicky babies. i really feel for you guys and i hope it ends soon for you.

angbigrich - 8.8 hours ago
So I weighed my self the other day 2lbs below my pre pregnancy weight. So why don't my pants fit? it is so frustrating. I guess I better keep at it I think dieting is cheaper then buy all new clothes. I refuse to buy a bigger size then I will never lose it. My little one has been so much better the past few days. I think we are past this colic crap. He did get better with the change in formula but was still fussy for 3 hours every night. Not screaming though. Hard to cook dinner eat and help my 10 year old with homework when you have a baby who wants to be held.

SUZI - Friday, 6 Nov
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babyblue4 - Friday, 6 Nov
My baby sleeps in his swing ALL night and for his one long nap during the day. Sometimes after his night feed he will fall asleep on the breast and I will just let him stay in bed with me for the rest of the night. But during the day, if I put him anywhere else to sleep, it will only be a quick nap, if he stays asleep at all. Its ok for now, but I don't know whats gonna happen when he outgrows the swing!

skye614 - Thursday, 5 Nov
I think as long as you frequently change baby's diaper there is really no need to use the powder, plus the creams if they get a diaper rash are excellent. Why take the risk of your baby inhaling the powder...

mommyof3boystobe - Thursday, 5 Nov
Hey ladies, it's been forever and a day since I've been on here! I need to get on more, you guys are the only ones I can relate to right now. How is everyone doing? My little man is getting sooo big, he is wearing 6 months clothes already :o( I wish time would slow down a little, lol. I'm doing good as well, have become an obsessed germaphobe, but other than that I'm good. We've been vaccinated for the H1N1, but my boys still have one more dose to get in 2 weeks. HOping we can escape it! Everyone around me seems to have it. I've just been staying home most of the time. I've been keeping baby home at all times. I start dancing again tonight, and I'm taking him to the studio with me, I don't want to leave DH with all three boys, he might go crazy. And baby still screams the minute I leave his sight. He's still not sleeping through the night, up every 3 hours to eat,that's probably why he's such a little chunk. How is everyone doing on losing the baby weight? It's been so hard. I've been running and working out 5 days a week, and I still have 15 pounds out of the 55 gained to lose. I feel like it's never going to come off, ughhh! anyways, sorry for the novel, just wanted to catch up. Let me know how your all doing :o) And of course how your sweet LO's are too.

tayazmom - Thursday, 5 Nov
they now have liquid baby powder that works the same way as powder but doesn't have the aspiration risk. goes on like a lotion. Believe it or not they sell it at the Dollar Tree!

jerika - Wednesday, 4 Nov
The use of baby powders is rather common although many parents have switched to using ointments. Reasons most parents give for preference to powder is the feeling that the powder absorbs moisture better and prevents friction between the baby's bottom and the diaper. However, after decades of use, powders have fallen out of favor by the medical community for a few reasons: Talcum powder is usually made up of various combinations of zinc stearate, magnesium silicates, as well as other silicates which are finely ground. The size of particles is so small that they are both easily carried in the air like dust and can reach even the smallest areas of the lung. There have been numerous reports of babies having life-threatening episodes from inhaling the powder. And in fact, there have been many deaths reported from aspiration of the powder. A good number of these cases occurred during a diaper change when adult supervision is usually very high. But as every parent knows (including myself), infants and toddlers can be awfully quick sometimes, so reaching for and spilling the powder bottle is not such a hard thing to do for the little ones. The feeling from many dermatologists is that there isn't much advantage of powders as compared to ointments when it comes to preventing and treating diaper rash. So, clearly talc can cause pneumonia, inflammation (or swelling) of the airways of babies, and even death. But what about cancer? When the link to asbestos and cancer came to light, it was noticed that a lot of the exposure to asbestos was accompanied by other inhalable fibers and dust including talc. However, a specific link to talc exposure and lung cancer has not been established. On the other hand, there has been some interesting research into a possible link of talc to ovarian cancer. For a number of years now, epidemiologists (scientists who try to establish cause and effect relationships in diseases) have been interested in trying to find some link to the environment and ovarian cancer. Some of their focus has been on talc powder because it is a product that is commonly used in the groin area by women. Several of these studies have shown a possible link between talc powder use and ovarian cancer while other studies have not. One interesting study published last year (1996) was done by examining the ovaries of women who had had them removed for reasons other than ovarian cancer. In that study, talc powder was found in all the ovaries including the ones from women did not use talc powder on themselves. This suggests that talc powder could reach the ovaries of women who use talc powder on their babies. The relationship between talc and cancer is by no means certain. It may turn out there is no relationship, on the other hand, it could be an important contributing factor in the development of ovarian cancer. More studies need to be done. Currently, there is absolutely no hard evidence to suggest talc powder use causes cancer in babies. However, the immediate danger of inhaling baby powder is clear. Therefore, I would discourage the use of baby powder.

jerika - Wednesday, 4 Nov
I love the smell of baby powder and have been using it on my newborn when I change her diaper. A friend told me this is unsafe. Is this really true?

angbigrich - Wednesday, 4 Nov
Enjoy your weekend!! I am home all the time with my little guy and I would love a weekend to myself. You will miss your lo but when you get home you will be refreshed. Think about how good you will sleep. I know I sleep so lightly always listening for the kids that sometimes I feel like I never slept.

lvbnamommy - Wednesday, 4 Nov
Suzi~ My DS has acid reflux also. He sleeps in a little chair at night, and a portable swing for his naps! I felt bad too until his Dr said that is the best thing for acid reflux. It's still considered sleeping on there back. You are doing just fine!!

AidensMom6176 - Wednesday, 4 Nov
thanks girls...also suzi my little girl has acid reflux and sleeps great at night but isn't a good napper so she takes her naps in her swing but sleeps in her crib at night....it's weird cause she's been sleeping at night in her crib for about 2 weeks but everytime i put her in there for a nap she wakes up and cries and if she does sleep her naps are way shorter

EllasMommy23 - Wednesday, 4 Nov
AidensMom6176- I'm with Suzi. Have a good time! Of course you're going to miss your kids, but you need time alone with your husband to have fun. Don't feel guilty.

suzi - Wednesday, 4 Nov
Aidens..HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!! you can use a break they will be fine and getting some rest, and having a weekend to yourself will only make you a BETTER mom.HAPPY bday dont worry they will be fine, ENJPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

suzi - Wednesday, 4 Nov
??? Since I have these babies that get acid reflux they are difficult sleepers they frequently \wake from discomfort.. ANastasija is a good sleeper, the only thing as that during hte days eh sleeps alot and her sleeping is in the swing..at night she goes to bed at like8-9 sleeps till 8am, sometimes wakes up at 4 to ea but she sleeps in her bassinet... do you think its bad that she naps in the swing???

AidensMom6176 - Wednesday, 4 Nov
has anyone been away from their babies overnight yet? my husband has surprised me and arranged an overnight trip to NYC for my birthday this weekend and i'm so excited but on the other hand i haven't been away from my little girl overnight yet much less states away from either of my kids and my oldest is 3...my mother in law is spending the night here with them overnight so they'll be in there own beds but i'm a little nervous to be so far away with Addison only being 3 months.....plus i kinda feel like a bad mommy being that far away from her while she's so little....is it just me?

tatochka13 - Wednesday, 4 Nov
please help! i'm not sure if i or any of my family members should get vaccinated H1N1. i'm afraid of all those side effects. Someone at work told me that his pediatric said it's very unsafe and if you are planning on having more kids you shouldn't get it. i'm not really concern about myself but my little girl. Since she goes to daycare i don't want her to bring swine flu home.

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1Byfaith - Tuesday, 3 Nov
youngmom3-My son did that too around the ame time. I just continued nursing as much as possible. I used malt in a cup of milk too, to build up supply. Are you pumping during the day? Have yopu had a period yet? If not, you could be having a 'phantom cycle' and during that time your supply can take a dip. There are several things you can do to increase supply. Drink a beer after nursing, fenugreek, nursing marathon etc. It only lasted with me for like two days then it was back to normal. He is 15 weeks now.

AidensMom6176 - Tuesday, 3 Nov
also my little one went for 2 weeks of getting up at night even though she had been sleeping all night. it happened around the time she had her shots but i think it was just a coincidence(however you spell it)since she had just turned two months. after about 2 weeks of doing that she went right back to normal and now even sleeps sometimes 9 or 10 hours at night

AidensMom6176 - Tuesday, 3 Nov
suzi~ i had just the flu last month when addison was not quite 2 months old and we were so worried but no one else in the family ever got it. they say it's best that when you first show the syptoms to get to the doctor and they can give you tamiflu....also we have a three year old and they gave him and my husband tamiflu to prevent them from getting it and it sucked but my husband took off half a week so that he could stay at home with the kids and my mom helped too so that i did't have to get anywhere near the kids and i guess it helped cause none of them got it.....anyways they say the best thing it to go as soon as you feel bad cause i waited a day after i had the symptoms and it caused me to take an entire week to get feeling remotely back to normal and be around the kids again...hope you're not getting it but so much stuff is going around that it's hard not to

youngmom3 - Tuesday, 3 Nov
I am starting to have troble BF. my son is 13 weeks and just out of the blue he will start eating then pull away a scream over and over. It's not gas and he is on med for acid refx. Now with a bottle he will not act out like that. He is bottle feed breast milk durning the day since I work. we only do breast dinner time, through the night, and all weekend. Help please, I dont want to have to go to bottles all day!

Insomnia - Tuesday, 3 Nov
Laura, when my son turned 3 months, he had a 4 or 5 day period where he went from sleeping for 10 hours straight to waking up every 2.5 hours on the dot, and drinking 3 oz or so. Supposedly, growth spurts can last for weeks. Once he got through it, he went back to sleeping through the night. But if it is somehow related to vaccinations... no idea :(

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