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She’s learned so much!

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  • Expect your 3-month-old to kick legs while lying on back, open their palms, and put hands in their mouth as normal development signs.
  • Watch for social milestones like smiling, grimacing, and recognizing familiar faces, especially mama's face.
  • Schedule a pediatric visit to assess skull shape, muscle tone, and joint development during this critical growth period.
  • Practice tummy time and follow doctor-recommended exercises to prevent positional skull deformities and promote healthy development.
  • Monitor your baby's ability to grab toys and track objects as important motor skill indicators at 3 months.

At 3 months, babies typically kick their legs, open their palms, grab toys, smile, and recognize their mother's face. They can also put their hands in their mouth, showing important motor and social development milestones.

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Three months is a significant stage in development. By this time, babies are able to [1]:

  • lie on their back and kick their legs
  • open their palms (newborns always have their fists clenched)
  • put their hands in their mouth
  • grab a toy
  • smile and grimace
  • to recognize mama

It's time for another pediatric visit. At this appointment, the doctor may assess the condition of her skull due to the fact that most babies always sleep in the same position and positional deformity may develop [2]. The doctor will also check the muscle tone, the condition of the joints, and give recommendations for exercises to help development.

  1. Baby. American Academy of Pediatrics, 2021.

  2. Prevention and Management of Positional Skull Deformities in Infants. James Laughlin, Thomas G. Luerssen, et al. Pediatrics, 2011.

Frequently asked questions

A 3-month-old should be able to kick their legs, open their palms, put hands in mouth, grab toys, smile, and recognize their mother's face. These are key developmental milestones indicating healthy growth.

Schedule a pediatric visit around 3 months to assess skull development, muscle tone, and joint condition. The doctor will check for positional deformities and provide exercise recommendations.

Vary your baby's sleeping and lying positions when awake and supervised. Practice tummy time daily and follow your pediatrician's recommended exercises to prevent positional skull deformities.

Yes, recognizing familiar faces, especially mama's, is a normal and important social milestone at 3 months. This shows healthy cognitive and emotional development in your baby.

Medical Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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