3 Months
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Development Milestones at 3 Months
Personal Social
Smiles when happy, may make faces when he/she does not like something.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Communication
Cries when upset, squeals, laughs, gurgles, and coos.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Problem Solving
Cries when he/she needs something
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Social Emotional
Reaches out to familiar people, has a desire to be picked up.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Fine Motor
Puts hand in mouth.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Gross Motor
Learns to support head, pushes up on arms when on stomach.
It’s normal to develop quickly in some areas and more slowly in others. So don’t be alarmed if your child is a little early or late in meeting some milestones such as learning how to stand or speak.
Be patient. A child's development isn't always a smooth journey. Find out more about when to be concerned and for more detailed developmental checklists please refer below:
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