Baby Development
Month 1 to 3
" What to expect from your 1 to 3 month old "

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Month 1

Most babies should be able to . . .

• Lift head briefly when on stomach

• Respond to sound

• Blink at bright lights

• Stare and focus at faces

Some babies will probably be able to . . .

• Follow objects moved about 6 to 10 inches from face

• Ooohs and aahhs

• Turn towards familiar voices and sounds

• Look and see black and white patterns

Some babies could possibly be able to . . .

• Smile in response to your smile

• Laugh

• Hold up head at 45 degree angle

• Hold head steady when upright

Month 2

Most babies should be able to . . .

• Smile in response to your smile

• Follow objects with eyes

• Make noises other than crying

• Repeat Ooohs and aahhs

Some babies will probably be able to . . .

• Hold up head at 45 degree angle while on stomach

• Make smoother movements

• Smile and laugh in response to you

• Hold head steady when upright

Some babies could possibly be able to . . .

• Raise chest and head (do a mini push up), while on stomach

• Reach for an object

• Roll over one way

• Bring both hands together

• Bear weight on legs

Month 3

Most babies should be able to . . .

• Hold up head at 45 degree angle while on stomach

• Hold head steady when upright

• Laugh and smile

• Recognize your face

• Open and shut hands

• Kick legs

Some babies will probably be able to . . .

• Recognize your voice

• Hold up head at 90 degree angle while on stomach

• Bring both hands together

• Squeal and coo in delight

• Do small mini pushups

Some babies could possibly be able to . . .

• Bear weight on both legs

• Bat at toys

• Reach for toys and objects

• Roll over

• Turn to familiar voices

• Make a razzing sound

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