> Month 3 Overview At 3 months of age, your baby will begin to enter the world of “Smooth Transitions." During this time, he will learn to: Follow something with his eyes with a fluid motion Turn his head with a fluid motion Become more active Roll from tummy to back with assistance Shake things (such as a rattle) Discover his voice (make more and louder noises) Blow bubbles Show interest or amusement With each leap, your baby may become more clingy or fussy than usual. This is actually a good thing...it means your baby is growing mentally! Below are signs that he is going through a developmental leap: He may become more demanding, wanting lots of attention He may become shy with strangers He may become fickle about eating or temporarily lose his appetite He may become clingy His sleep habits may change for the worse He may want to suck his thumb more often He may seem quieter or less lively What you can do: Have conversations...
Brain Building Activities: 3 to 6 Months (Old)
Who is That Baby? Sit in front of a mirror with your baby in your lap. Say, “Who is that baby?” Wave your baby’s hand and say, “Hi, baby”. Say, “Where’s the baby’s foot?” Wave your baby’s foot and say, “Hi, foot”. Continue asking questions and moving different parts of your baby’s body. Shake heads, wave bye-bye, clap hands, etc. What Brain Research Says: Short utterances speed up the development of the language process. Where's My Baby? This is a game that strengthens the back and neck. Lie on your back and put your baby on your tummy. With your hands firmly around his chest, raise him in the air and up to your face. Say the following and do the actions: Where’s my baby? There he is. (lift him up to your face) Where’s my baby? (bring him back down to your tummy) There he is. (bring him back up to your face) Where’s my baby? (bring him back down to your tummy) Up high, high, high. (bring your baby up high over your face) What...
Brain Building Activities: Birth to 3 Months
>Weeks 0-8 Overview Bicycle Put your baby on her back and move her legs like she is riding a bicycle. Note: Never force your baby’s legs. If she resists, try something else. Sing bicycle songs like “A Bicycle is Built for Two” as you move her legs, or make up a simple song. Here’s an idea that can be sung to the tune of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”: Ride, ride, ride your bike Up and down the street. Happily, happily, happily, happily This is such a treat. What Brain Research Says: An infant’s brain thrives on feedback from its environment and “wires” itself into a thinking and emotional organ based on early experiences. Switching Pitches According to brain research, when a baby hears a high-pitched voice, her rate increases, indicating that she feels secure and cheerful. When you speak in a lower pitched voice, your baby feels soothed and content. Try singing a song in a high voice and then repeat the same song in a low voice....