Newborn - 3 Months

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• 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

• 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

• Holding head steady when upright for a few seconds
• Laughing Bringing hands together

• Smiles in response to your voice
• Follows objects at close distance
• Responds to sound

• Lift head 45 degrees on stomach
• Hold head steady for short periods
• Raise chest and head while on stomach

• Smiling spontaneously
• Bringing hands together
• Laughing out loud

• Lifts head 45 degrees on stomach
• Laughs with intent
• Follows object side- to- side within close distance

• 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

• Turning towards sound
• Bearing weight on legs when held upright
• Reaching for object
• Keeping head upright when being lifted

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