Q. In the morning after my son wakes up, gets changed and nurses, we go in the living room and have "floor time" He is only 10 weeks old and so sweet. He never cries and is always smiling and staring at me. But this morning he was looking away from me and not really interested in the rattle that he is always interested in! I went in the kitchen for a couple minutes to get something to drink and eat and I could hear him cooing but when I came back in the living room he was 3 feet away from the blanket he was on!!! He scooted all the way across the living room. I just let him go! I turned him when he got close to something but he eventually ended up with his head at the wall!! He went a whole 6 feet!!! I am excited and I had to share that with someone and everyone is working right now!! Sorry....But when do babies usually start scooting around like that? I know all of them are different but it really amazed me. What else can I expect at 2 1/2- 3 months??
Also what are some things I can use to make our "floor time" more fun? Certain toys, music etc....
Also what are some things I can use to make our "floor time" more fun? Certain toys, music etc....
A. That is really amazing! I've never heard of a baby scooting that early! Congrats! Time to start baby proofing.
Developmental Milestones by the End of 3 Months
Raises head and chest when lying on stomach
Supports upper body with arms when lying on stomach
Stretches legs out and kicks when lying on stomach or back
Opens and shuts hands
Pushes down on his legs when his feet are placed on a firm surface
Brings hand to mouth
Takes swipes at dangling objects with hands
Grasps and shakes hand toys
Visual
Watches faces intently
Follows moving objects
Recognizes familiar objects and people at a distance
Starts using hands and eyes in coordination
Hearing and Speech
Smiles at the sound of your voice
Begins to babble
Begins to imitate some sounds
Turns head toward direction of sound
Social/Emotional
Begins to develop a social smile
Enjoys playing with other people, and may cry when playing stops
Becomes more communicative and expressive with face and body
Imitates some movements and facial expressions
Developmental Health Watch
Although each baby develops in her own individual way and at her own rate, failure to reach certain milestones may signal medical or developmental problems requiring special attention. If you notice any of the following warning signs in your infant at this age, discuss them with your pediatrician.
Still has Moro reflex after 4 months
Doesn't seem to respond to loud sounds
Doesn't notice her hands by 2 months
Doesn't smile at the sound of your voice by 2 months
Doesn't follow moving objects with her eyes by 2 to 3 months
Doesn't grasp and hold objects by 3 months
Doesn't smile at people by 3 months
Cannot support her head well at 3 months
Doesn't reach for and grasp toys by 3 to 4 months
Doesn't babble by 3 to 4 months
Doesn't bring objects to her mouth by 4 months
Begins babbling, but doesn't try to imitate any of your sounds by 4 months
Doesn't push down with her legs when her feet are placed on a firm surface by 4 months
Has trouble moving one or both eyes in all directions
Crosses her eyes most of the time. (Occasional crossing of the eyes is normal in these first months.)
Doesn't pay attention to new faces, or seems very frightened by new faces or surroundings
Still has the tonic neck reflex at 4 to 5 months
Developmental Milestones by the End of 3 Months
Raises head and chest when lying on stomach
Supports upper body with arms when lying on stomach
Stretches legs out and kicks when lying on stomach or back
Opens and shuts hands
Pushes down on his legs when his feet are placed on a firm surface
Brings hand to mouth
Takes swipes at dangling objects with hands
Grasps and shakes hand toys
Visual
Watches faces intently
Follows moving objects
Recognizes familiar objects and people at a distance
Starts using hands and eyes in coordination
Hearing and Speech
Smiles at the sound of your voice
Begins to babble
Begins to imitate some sounds
Turns head toward direction of sound
Social/Emotional
Begins to develop a social smile
Enjoys playing with other people, and may cry when playing stops
Becomes more communicative and expressive with face and body
Imitates some movements and facial expressions
Developmental Health Watch
Although each baby develops in her own individual way and at her own rate, failure to reach certain milestones may signal medical or developmental problems requiring special attention. If you notice any of the following warning signs in your infant at this age, discuss them with your pediatrician.
Still has Moro reflex after 4 months
Doesn't seem to respond to loud sounds
Doesn't notice her hands by 2 months
Doesn't smile at the sound of your voice by 2 months
Doesn't follow moving objects with her eyes by 2 to 3 months
Doesn't grasp and hold objects by 3 months
Doesn't smile at people by 3 months
Cannot support her head well at 3 months
Doesn't reach for and grasp toys by 3 to 4 months
Doesn't babble by 3 to 4 months
Doesn't bring objects to her mouth by 4 months
Begins babbling, but doesn't try to imitate any of your sounds by 4 months
Doesn't push down with her legs when her feet are placed on a firm surface by 4 months
Has trouble moving one or both eyes in all directions
Crosses her eyes most of the time. (Occasional crossing of the eyes is normal in these first months.)
Doesn't pay attention to new faces, or seems very frightened by new faces or surroundings
Still has the tonic neck reflex at 4 to 5 months
why do children in daycare talk and potty train faster than children who are raised at home?
Q.
A. All children are different. However, in daycare the children are almost forced to get to the next step. Sometimes children at home can babble, point, etc and a parent will still know what they want and give it to them. At daycare, or with other children they are forced to use their words in order to communicate and be understood. Children who are developmentally delayed are often put in a group of their peers(despite not having reached certain milestones), b/c they are forced to try harder to "compete" amongst these peers. I work in a daycare and we have a little boy 18 months that is developmentally at a much younger age. He was in the infant room for quite awhile, but he was not being challenged to be more physical(crawling, pulling to stand, etc), b/c the other children do not do that either. He does not need to pull to stand to get toys, b/c they are all at ground level shelves. The next room would encourage pulling to stand if he wanted something, as the shelves are higher.
Potty training can sometimes be more consistent at a daycare. We are in the same place all day, no need to grocery shop, clean the house, clothes shop, etc. We can set children on a very strict routine of when they are sitting on the potty. A daycare can have a child sitting on a potty to try and go every 2-3 hours if they chose. They also have their peers for examples. Children want what others have, so if Billy has spider-man underpants, and Danny sees and wants them, he may be willing to go on the potty like Billy. Or if everyone in the room is using the potty, little Hannah may feel left out if she is still in diaper, and will want to be a big girl like her friends, so she will be more willing to try.
However, with all that said, all children are different. Some children are great talkers at 18 months, while other find their voice at 2. Some kids potty train at 2 years old and others are not ready until they are three.
Potty training can sometimes be more consistent at a daycare. We are in the same place all day, no need to grocery shop, clean the house, clothes shop, etc. We can set children on a very strict routine of when they are sitting on the potty. A daycare can have a child sitting on a potty to try and go every 2-3 hours if they chose. They also have their peers for examples. Children want what others have, so if Billy has spider-man underpants, and Danny sees and wants them, he may be willing to go on the potty like Billy. Or if everyone in the room is using the potty, little Hannah may feel left out if she is still in diaper, and will want to be a big girl like her friends, so she will be more willing to try.
However, with all that said, all children are different. Some children are great talkers at 18 months, while other find their voice at 2. Some kids potty train at 2 years old and others are not ready until they are three.
if your baby is between 3-4 months how many bottles a day does he/she drink?
Q. just wondering thats all
my son has
3 7oz bottles 5am-11am-5pm
then between 9-10pm he has a 9oz bottle
so 30oz in 24 hours is your baby taking about the same?more? or less?
p.s no im not worried about my sons feeding he is a very good weight etc i just want to know
also what things is your 3-4 month old doing
i.e
babbling
laughing
trying to sit up
rolling over etc
my son has
3 7oz bottles 5am-11am-5pm
then between 9-10pm he has a 9oz bottle
so 30oz in 24 hours is your baby taking about the same?more? or less?
p.s no im not worried about my sons feeding he is a very good weight etc i just want to know
also what things is your 3-4 month old doing
i.e
babbling
laughing
trying to sit up
rolling over etc
A. This is an enjoyable time for you and your baby. He or she is more fun and less work. He or she is exploring more and trying to make contact with his or her surroundings
Continue to hold, cuddle, talk to, sing to and rock your baby as much as you can. Every interaction stimulates brain development. He or she needs an interested audience and a chance to use his or her laughing skills
Now is the time to think about getting your baby a playpen and some suitable toys to keep him or her entertained
Read brightly colored books to your baby. Reading is important to succeed as an adult and you can not start early enough.
Since the 4-month-old infant is more active, spitting up is common at this age, so have a good supply of absorbent bibs to protect your baby's skin and clothing from being constantly wet
If the mother has returned to a second job outside the home, she needs to feel comfortable with the child care arrangements she has made for her baby
Parents need to keep in contact with friends and family to avoid social isolation
A baby's development proceeds in a head to foot direction. At this age the typical child can hold his or her head high and raise the body on his or her hands while lying on his or her stomach.
The 4-month-old baby keeps his or her hands open while at rest. He or she will play with his or her hands, bat at mobiles and reach for rattles. Any object he or she holds goes directly into his or her mouth.
Most babies this age will show a clear preference for parents and other caregivers. They will turn toward a sound and recognize their parent's voices. Four-month-old infants babble, smile, laugh and squeal.
The 4-month-old baby also begins to learn cause and effect. He or she shakes a rattle and it makes noise, you wind the mobile and it begins to move.
Feeding
Feeding times may become interesting! Your baby will begin responding to all the sights and sounds of his or her environment. Frequently, the baby may become so interested in his or her world that he or she may refuse to settle down to eat. He or she will take a few swallows of formula or breast milk and then stop to see what is going on in the room.
Most pediatricians start solid foods sometime between ages 4 and 6 months. If your baby sits well when supported, holds his or her head up and seems to be hungry, it may be time to being cereal. Begin with infant rice cereal. Mix a couple of teaspoons with breast milk or formula until it becomes a thin soup. Place the spoon about half way back on the baby's tongue to teach swallowing. As your baby gets the hang of it, increase the thickness and amount of the cereal. If your baby pushes the solid food out of his or her mouth, it does not necessarily mean he or she does not like what your giving him or her. Babies have a tongue reflex that causes them to push anything out of their mouth.
Remember to give vitamins and/or fluoride if prescribed by your child's doctor.
Never put your baby to bed with a bottle or prop it in his or her mouth.
Ask your pediatrician about giving diluted juices.
Between now and the next checkup, many babies begin to drool. This is quite common and does not necessarily indicate early teething. It is probably due to a lot of saliva that the baby has not yet learned to swallow.
Continue to hold, cuddle, talk to, sing to and rock your baby as much as you can. Every interaction stimulates brain development. He or she needs an interested audience and a chance to use his or her laughing skills
Now is the time to think about getting your baby a playpen and some suitable toys to keep him or her entertained
Read brightly colored books to your baby. Reading is important to succeed as an adult and you can not start early enough.
Since the 4-month-old infant is more active, spitting up is common at this age, so have a good supply of absorbent bibs to protect your baby's skin and clothing from being constantly wet
If the mother has returned to a second job outside the home, she needs to feel comfortable with the child care arrangements she has made for her baby
Parents need to keep in contact with friends and family to avoid social isolation
A baby's development proceeds in a head to foot direction. At this age the typical child can hold his or her head high and raise the body on his or her hands while lying on his or her stomach.
The 4-month-old baby keeps his or her hands open while at rest. He or she will play with his or her hands, bat at mobiles and reach for rattles. Any object he or she holds goes directly into his or her mouth.
Most babies this age will show a clear preference for parents and other caregivers. They will turn toward a sound and recognize their parent's voices. Four-month-old infants babble, smile, laugh and squeal.
The 4-month-old baby also begins to learn cause and effect. He or she shakes a rattle and it makes noise, you wind the mobile and it begins to move.
Feeding
Feeding times may become interesting! Your baby will begin responding to all the sights and sounds of his or her environment. Frequently, the baby may become so interested in his or her world that he or she may refuse to settle down to eat. He or she will take a few swallows of formula or breast milk and then stop to see what is going on in the room.
Most pediatricians start solid foods sometime between ages 4 and 6 months. If your baby sits well when supported, holds his or her head up and seems to be hungry, it may be time to being cereal. Begin with infant rice cereal. Mix a couple of teaspoons with breast milk or formula until it becomes a thin soup. Place the spoon about half way back on the baby's tongue to teach swallowing. As your baby gets the hang of it, increase the thickness and amount of the cereal. If your baby pushes the solid food out of his or her mouth, it does not necessarily mean he or she does not like what your giving him or her. Babies have a tongue reflex that causes them to push anything out of their mouth.
Remember to give vitamins and/or fluoride if prescribed by your child's doctor.
Never put your baby to bed with a bottle or prop it in his or her mouth.
Ask your pediatrician about giving diluted juices.
Between now and the next checkup, many babies begin to drool. This is quite common and does not necessarily indicate early teething. It is probably due to a lot of saliva that the baby has not yet learned to swallow.
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