As it gets older, it will begin to show that it has its own identity! From having a favorite toy to liking a particular song to looking forward to playing, they are all signs of individuality and you will notice these signs in your baby too.

Baby Development

At about three and a half months, your baby will be someone who likes interacting with other people or prefers to spend time by itself. Some babies prefer a quiet environment – they like to be by themselves or just with a group of people, while others like to be surrounded by people. Some other aspects of the house will now interest it more and it will be eager to explore the whole area of the house.

Milestones

1. With increased awareness of the limbs, your baby may love a particular hand or finger and continue to explore. Often babies are fascinated with their own feet. Your little one may want to lift its feet and play with them or put them in its mouth.

1. A baby`s energy level is high during this time. It will constantly kick, play with its hands, or make noises.

1. By this time, your baby`s back will be quite strong.

1. By 14 weeks, baby gains full control of the head and develops a two-way grasp where it can reach for objects or dangling toys, try to hold them and play with them.

1. When you bring your face close to it, it can reach out and touch your face.

1. Your little one`s communication skills will also improve. Its murmurs will make you smile a lot.

1. Up to 14 weeks, your baby recognizes and distinguishes the faces of its parents. Its eyes may seek you out when it is hungry, tired or scared.

1. It will be very interested in discovering new things. Will be interested in new faces or new toys and will try to analyze them on its own.

Sleep

Eventually, your baby`s sleep patterns may begin to settle down to give you some rest. Your baby is probably sleeping 12 to 16 hours a day right now. The best part: At 4 months old, most babies can sleep 4 to 10 hours straight at night.

As your baby grows and tries different activities, it will need more energy, so it will feed often. For this reason, if it does not feed enough during the day, it will wake up and want to feed more at night. Hearing about other babies sleeping through the night may make you wonder if you`re doing something wrong. You must understand that every baby has a different physiology and different needs. Some babies can take 6 months or more to sleep through the night, so don`t be discouraged if yours still wakes up frequently. However, growth hormones are most secreted between 11:00 and 03:00. It will be healthier for your baby to sleep soundly during these periods. The ideal night`s sleep time is between 20.00-07.00 for a baby this month. If you try to establish this order at an early age, you will make a very good investment in sleep and healthy development in the long run.

Care Tips

1. It may take a little longer for your baby to be able to do everything other babies do. Don`t worry and let it go at its own pace.

1. For any emergency, you should have your expressed breast milk and formula in the refrigerator.

1. Are you very overwhelmed, tired? We have an original proposal for you; make your baby laugh. Your baby`s laughter is a tension release mechanism that takes over all the hard work of being a mother, and it`ll tickle you, too.

1. You may move away from some of your friends after parenthood for many different reasons (incompatibility with your new lifestyle, jealousy, indifference towards your baby, etc.), but at the same time, your baby will bring you into the orbit of new friends. Through playgroups and chance encounters, you and your partner will meet other new parents with whom you have a lot in common.

1. In your relationships with your friends, you can`t just expect her to want to talk about motherhood. Look for common ground in your activities and the times you spend together.

1. If you are being treated for thrush, be sure to wash your hands frequently and sterilize your baby`s toys and pacifiers in boiling water.

Tests and Vaccines

If your previous vaccinations, checks and tests are complete, there is no health routine for this week. Get your baby all the necessary vaccinations on time as these will keep it healthy and protect it from diseases as well as boost its immunity.

Plays and Activities

Your baby`s upper body strength will develop considerably and its neck muscles will also be strong. It can hold its neck upright and look around with ease for longer periods of time. Hold your baby by the shoulder and fly it around the house. If you have a sports ball or a large inflatable ball, you can place your baby on it. Then slowly roll the ball in various directions, even bouncing slightly, and let your little one move slightly on both sides.

Blow gently on its stomach or bite its toes to make your baby laugh. Games that let you speed up and slow down the pace are often a hit.

Some 3-month-olds like to see their own reflection. Your baby won`t realize it`s its own image in the mirror, but that doesn`t matter. It`ll love looking at its own -- or someone else`s -- reflection and can show its joy with a sweet grin.

Peekaboo is always fun for all babies no matter their age. Now that your baby can take a little look around, it`s time to take the game to the next level. Hold your baby upright, support it with a few pillows, and place them securely so it doesn`t roll over. Let it look at the room. Always come out of a different corner and surprise it. Getting under the bed or hiding behind the sofa and then coming out the door or the other end of the sofa will seem pretty magical to your baby, he can spend the whole day like this!

When to Apply to The Doctor?

Fever over 38 degrees Celsius, severe vomiting, diarrhea or constipation are the most common reasons to take a 3-month-old baby to the doctor.

Also, if your baby has trouble holding things tightly or doesn`t seem to have any coordination in understanding how to hold a small toy, it is recommended to have it examined for any developmental disorders.