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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

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erin1023 - 3.5 hours ago
yay! I got my name back!

cherrybeth - 7.3 hours ago
Ashley try to search NOVEMBER 2011 MOMS on fb

DakotasMommy2011 - 7.3 hours ago
and Sweetpea I totally agree that facebook is more private but at the same time, I kinda wonder why anyone would want to come on here and browse through a bunch of women talking about their periods and pregnancy constipation and all the weird things we talked about lol

DakotasMommy2011 - 7.4 hours ago
Ugg ok ladies...this is Erin1023....apparently according to facebook myself and Need have been booted now also! This is why so many people are switching to facebook!!....I am trying to stay connected to both sites but facebook is just soo much easier! you don't get booted, and you don't have to scroll through pages of stuff when you miss a day because it alerts you to every new post! But I do not want to abandon anyone that wont switch!

cherrybeth - 7.8 hours ago
Why are people bing booted from this site? Crazy! I get on fb more but will try to try to stay on here with u girls who don't have fb :)

cpineapple2 - 9.1 hours ago
I'm on fb all the time but I still won't leave this site either.

shakes - 10.6 hours ago
Dont worry number1 and whoever else wont turn to the dark side of fb. i wont leave you! haha

shopngirl@gmail.com - 11.5 hours ago
Arsenic found in organic baby food, cereal bars http://todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/16/10425025-arsenic-found-in-organic-baby-food-cereal-bars

ashley_kearney@yahoo.com - 12.3 hours ago
How do I join the Facebook page

rachie83 - 14.6 hours ago
Okay girls you got me hooked to the facebook group! It is way private and more people on there! I've had several pervs say stuff to me on here.

sweetpea102802 - 16.2 hours ago
I like the FB page better than here. It is totally private. There is no privacy here. Anyone surfing the net can read what you post and see pictures. I like the closed group setting on FB.

papapap - 20.3 hours ago
The Facebook page has definitely become more active recently, alto more people on there.

cpineapple2 - Wednesday, 15 Feb
Rachie when the group first formed we asked for it to be closed. You can't see anything until Britney approves your request. We as individuals can't see your profile if you have it set to private.

rachie83 - Wednesday, 15 Feb
Need- I didn't know that. I thought everyone would have access to look at my personal stuff. I might add it then. I'm always paranoid about viruses even though my hubby is a web designer and is very computer savvy unlike myself. Lol.

.infinite.alphabet. - Wednesday, 15 Feb
I do agree with need. Facebook is actually a much better forum than this site and if you want to stay private, you absolutely can. If you're really worried, you could create a facebook account under your IAP user name and have nothing in the account just so you can be a part of the conversation.

Yeah, Haze is a little less strenuous on the typing fingers, hey? I tried to open several accounts under haze2, haze3, haze4 and it just wouldn't let me, so chose infinite alphabet because when I have some spare cash, that's the tattoo I will be getting. :D

needagirl - Wednesday, 15 Feb
I feel like there has been a mass exodus to FB. I'm hooked. I know some ladies, rachie, are concerned about hackers of even people you don't know well looking thru all your stuff, but really, it's a closed group and the other members cannot look through your stuff if you do not add them as friends one by one. Otherwise, if your settings are private, no one can really see your stuff.

needagirl - Wednesday, 15 Feb
hahaha....number1, your so silly. You're right, Haze is much better than alphabet =)

shakes - Wednesday, 15 Feb
doubtful the puking was the cereal now. he has developed a fever and diarrhea and all he wants to do is lay with his blankie and watch the backyardigans. poor baby boy :( i hope he doesn't pass it on to scarlett also! that would really suck! i have faith in breastfeeding that it will keep her well! haha

rachie83 - Wednesday, 15 Feb
I give props to you ladies that are successfully pumping! It sucked so bad! Just not made for me but I'm glad other people can do it!

cpineapple2 - Wednesday, 15 Feb
Need- pump when you can. I don't have a schedule. I've pumped as close as two hours and I have gone eight hours (all awake. I have gone nine sleeping) It hasn't affected my supply.

cpineapple2 - Wednesday, 15 Feb
Shakes- it's not bad for.kids in general. My son eats my cereal with me all the time. There could be something though that doesn't sit well in your son's tummy.

needagirl - Wednesday, 15 Feb
Lily- I am pumping every 3 hours. But only like 3-4 times a day. I nurse him in the middle of the night up until 6 am. Then I pump once when I get to court, then every three hours until about 3pm. By 6pm I try to get home and nurse him. After he goes to bed at 10pm, I pump one last time to drain everything out. So I only really pump 3-4 times during the day and once at night before I go to bed.

lilyxox19 - Wednesday, 15 Feb
@need Why do you have to pump so often? I exclussively pump, and I pump every 4 hrs (so a total of 6 times in 24 hrs). My pumping schedule is 8am, 12pm, 4p, 8p, 12a, and 4am. I have been doing this pumping schedule for almost 2months and my supply hasn't dropped or anything. You can also take fenugreek (3 pills 3x a day) to make sure that your supply stays up until your body gets use to the new schedule. Though I don't think your supply will drop if you go longer, but it doesn't hurt to take fenugreek just in case.

shakes - Wednesday, 15 Feb
does anyone know if adult cereal like post almonds and cranberry is bad for kids? my 21 month old just projectile vomited twice...he hasn't really wanted to eat since breakfast when he had that cereal. he ate a few bites of mashed potatoes at lunch but other than that nothing and no fever or anything...

sweetpea102802 - Wednesday, 15 Feb
Work doesn't stay at work in this house either. Owning your own business is a lot harder than people think. It is 365 days a year and never a day off.

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