Baby Development

Activities that allow your baby to practice gross motor skills such as crawling, climbing and walking will be particularly appealing to your baby as he approach his first birthday. Even if your baby isn’t walking at this stage, you may find that you still have to work hard to keep up. As babies become increasingly mobile, they want to engage in play that allows them to use these skills. They will often begin to try to do simple activities independently. 

At this age babies start to become more mobile – crawling around, rolling on the floor and using objects to pull themselves up on their feet. Playtime takes on a new dimension as babies develop motor skills enabling them to explore their surroundings in ways that weren’t previously possible, allowing them to experience new activities through play. 

At three months your baby’s life is becoming more exciting because you will see her become stronger and more active. Your baby will want to reach out and grab nearby objects, even putting them in her mouth as a means of exploration. At three months your baby is no longer a passive observer, but entering an important phase in which she will develop a sense of control in her ever growing world. 

At this age it may seem as though your newborn is fairly passive, however they are actually taking in lots of information about the world around them. Play at this time isn’t so much about lively activity as it is about sensory exploration – the world is filled with objects to watch, touch and listen to.

Development is the term used to describe the physical changes in your baby, as well as his amazing ability to learn the skills they’ll need for life. As your baby grows, these skills and abilities become more and more complex.