How do I play with my 3 month old?
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I am clueless on how to play (age appropriate) with my 3 month old. He was 6 weeks premature, so is he 6 weeks behind developmentally? I have read he should be laughing out loud now, but he isn’t (he turned 3 months today) I sing to him and try tickle games, but I don’t know what else to do. Tummy time ticks him off!
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I am clueless on how to play (age appropriate) with my 3 month old. He was 6 weeks premature, so is he 6 weeks behind developmentally? I have read he should be laughing out loud now, but he isn’t (he turned 3 months today) I sing to him and try tickle games, but I don’t know what else to do. Tummy time ticks him off!
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June 8th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
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my twins were 4 weeks premature & they have never been 4 weeks behind other children….so nor will your little boy be behind…honestly he won’t.
at 3 months…i just think he will be spending lots of time sleeping…so just give lots of cuddles when you are feeding him & lots on contact when bathing him…and for now – that will probably be enough…they don’t really play so much at this early age. congratulations by the way!!
June 8th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
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You could try placing him on your shins and pushing your legs up and down, my daughter found this very funny and it was good exercise for me!! We used to go for walks and play bubbles on tummys. You could also dangle pretty coloured toys at him, talk to him and tickle him. You could learn baby massage and have cuddles and stroke him to soothe him, you can read him books and let him watch television with you, they do great brainy baby dvds to help them learn colours/shapes/animals etc. Have fun They grow up too quicklly!! Take care
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June 10th, 2011 at 9:06 am
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I don’t think he will or is 6 weeks behind developmentally. Babies do stuff on their own time. I worried myself sick when my daughter didn’t “grasp” a toy like it says shes supposed to by 2 months (she turned 2 months Sunday) and she did it just the other day lol..Tummy time makes my daughter mad as well. He will do what he’s supposed to but probably until he’s ready. Just continue to do what you do with him now! You’re doing a great job interacting with him like you have been! Good luck
June 10th, 2011 at 9:01 pm
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A different way for tummy time that might not make him as mad is to lay him on your chest while you lay on the couch. It is a little more relaxing because of your smell and your heart beat. It is also a great thing for dad to do with him in the evening.He is at a hard age, but even 10 to 15 minutes in his carrier in front of the TV to watch the colors and movement. wouldn’t hurt him any. Just taking him around with you and talking to him is entertaining him. I’m sure he has a bouncy/vibrate chair and swing. They also have a light up gym that you could put him under until he gets bored.
June 11th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
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I don’t think you have to worry about actually “playing” at 3 months old. Instead, when your child is awake I would hold them and talk and talk and talk to them about anything. Sing to them. I think physical contact, love, and your voice is more than enough. I used to hold my kids and walk around the house and just talk and show them things. Point to stuff and say what it is. We also would get some fresh air which I think is good too.
I do encourage you though to consider that when it is time for elementary school and if it’s possible for you to wait for enrollment then do that. Instead of your child starting at 4 and then quickly turning 5, I think it would be better to start them at 5, and they will turn 6 while in kindegarten. I thought all my kids had an advantage with this, but it is strictly an individual decision regarding readiness.
Try not to stress too much about what your child should be doing by a certain time. I don’t think it’s precise. Bring your concerns to your doctor and let your doctor help you cope with what’s normal and what’s not, and when you need intervention to assist your child.
Congratulations.
June 12th, 2011 at 1:12 am
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my kids really didnt like tummy time either but that is good he gets mad so he trys to kick himself over. talk to him and make cooing sounds. dont worry all kids develope at their own time. my oldest was really ahead my second was behind and my third who was the premiee was on time and even ahead with his talking. my baby now is 6 weeks and she just will give you a stair that says what do you want. she doesnt make any other sounds like she is suppose to.
June 12th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
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My daughter is 4 months old and has laughed out loud maybe 6 times total. She rolls both ways now, so I lay her on her back and I play with her feet, she loves it when I blow on her belly. I sing to her read book to her and just talk to her. She use to hate tummy time and I told her PED that and she said to still do it 5 mins a few times a week. I did that and now she enjoys being on her belly.
June 15th, 2011 at 5:13 am
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Put him in a baby swing and show him pictures and toys. Lay him on a blanket and lay with him