What Can My 0-3 Month Old Do?

Now that we have a baby in the house, I've been refreshing myself on infant development. It's helpful to know what some milestones are, so that you can choose developmentally appropriate activities!

Here's a list of some of the things a 0-3 month old can do. I am not listing when these skills emerge, because every baby is different. However, I am listing them from easiest (newborn) to more advanced (~3 months) skills.

• feel, taste, smell, and hear
• move arms and legs
• cry when in need
• enjoy being held and spoken to
• see things 8-12" away
• begin to turn head
• make eye contact
• look at clear simple pictures or designs
• grasp a small object briefly
• make cooing sounds
• lift head
• smile
• imitate expressions
• study hands and feet
• follow toys from side to side
• reach for an object or a person

A helpful chart can be found at the Family Enrichment Program Website.