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Newborn - 3 Months

YOUR NEWBORN
  • Can see objects within a close distance (within 15 –18 inches)
  • Will start to move arms and legs on both sides of body
  • May tilt head briefly.
  • Has a short attention span
  • Will spend much of his time eating and sleeping
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ONE MONTH –DEVELOPMENT

  • Lifts head momentarily while on stomach
  • Begins to focus on face at close distance
  • Responds to sound

May Begin To:

  • Follow objects within close distance
  • Make sounds other than crying
  • Smile, laugh
  • Tilt head at 45 degrees while on stomach
May Work Towards
  • Holding head steady when upright for a few seconds
  • Laughing Bringing hands together
TWO MONTHS DEVELOPMENT
  • Smiles in response to your voice
  • Follows objects at close distance
  • Responds to sound
May Begin To:
  • Lift head 45 degrees on stomach
  • Hold head steady for short periods
  • Raise chest and head while on stomach
May Work Towards:
  • Smiling spontaneously
  • Bringing hands together
  • Laughing out loud
THREE MONTHS DEVELOPMENT
  • Lifts head 45 degrees on stomach
  • Laughs with intent
  • Follows object side- to- side within close distance
May Begin To:
  • Lift head 90 degrees on stomach
  • Squeal when excited or entertained
  • Smile spontaneously
  • Make sounds with mouth
  • Begin to attempt to roll
  • Grasp object or fingers
May Work Towards:
  • Turning towards sound
  • Bearing weight on legs when held upright
  • Reaching for object
  • Keeping head upright when being lifted
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