Developmental Milestone

0-3 Month Milestones

Here are some baby milestone for you to be guided as your beloved one grows up.

Motor

• Lifts and holds head up
• Pushes up on arms while lying on tummy
• Able to move fists from open to fist
• Able to bring hands to mouth
• Moves legs and arms off of surface when excited

Sensory

•  Moves eyes to visually track objects
• Attempts to reach for a toy held above their chest
• Keeps head centered to watch faces or toys
• Able to calm with rocking, touching, and gentle sounds
• Is not upset by everyday sounds
• Enjoys a variety of movements

Communication

• Turns head towards sound or voice
• Quiets or smiles when spoken to
• Shows interest in faces
• Makes eye contact
• Cries differently for different needs (e.g. hungry vs. tired)
• Coos and smiles

Feeding

• Turns head toward nipple or bottle
• Tongue moves forward and back to suck
• Drinks 2 oz. to 6 oz. of liquid per feeding, 6 times per day
• Sucks and swallows well during feeding