Building Blocks

3 Months 3 Months TYPICAL DEVELOPMENT o Lifts head and pushes up on elbows while lying on stomach o Holds head steady when held at shoulder o Holds head facing up while on back o Brings hands together and to mouth o Looks at faces and surroundings o Makes eye contact o Moves head and eyes to watch moving objects while on back o Looks toward sounds and startles to loud sounds o Smiles o Makes pleasurable sounds: cooing, chuckling o Different cries and making vowel sounds o Calms to caregiver’s voice RED FLAGS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEMS t Keeps hands tightly fisted t Arms and/or legs feel stiff t Does not lift head while lying on stomach t Requires full support to hold head upright when held at shoulder � Hands are brought to mouth � Searches with eyes for sound � Smiles Developmental Problems � Hands kept tightly fisted � Stiff arms or legs � No response to sound is noted � Cannot lift head up while on stomach Activities to Enhance Development Talk and sing to baby t Keeps head to one side most of the time t Back of head or one side of head looks flat t Does not respond to sound t Does not look at face ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE DEVELOPMENT • Smile at baby • Talk and sing to baby Pictures on walls Soft, cuddly toys Smile at baby Massage baby Hold baby Rock baby Music boxes Mirrors Rattles Mobiles Lullaby records

Normal Development � Inspection of surroundings has begun � Raises head up while on stomach � Loud noises startle � Different cries are heard (pain, hunger, pleasure)

• Hold baby • Rock baby • Massage baby • Place baby on tummy with arms under shoulders to play (when awake)

APPROPRIATE TOYS • Mirrors • Small, easy to grasp rattles • Mobiles • Music boxes • Lullaby sounds

2