0-3 MONTHS DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES

• Spend time with your baby 

• Hold them, rock them, or allow them to lay down safely nearby

• Read or tell them stories and talk or sing to them 

• Respond to their coos and other noises with “baby talk”

  • Use a higher pitched voice, exaggerated sounds, and animated language

• Provide toys that are colorful and fun to touch for baby

• Show them contrasting colors such as black and white

• Smile at your baby

• 1-5 minutes of tummy time can strengthen the baby’s head, neck, and upper body

• Start to move around their arms, hands, legs, and feet

• Massage your baby as a way to bond with them and comfort them

• Check out some of the links and videos below for further exploration and examples!

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Looking for more fun ideas for you and your baby? Check out these websites:

​https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/learn13m.html

 

https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/development/development-tracker/0-1-month

 

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/guide-parents.html

 

https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/features/stages-of-development

 

https://pathways.org/baby-milestones-calendar/