Month 3 - 3 months postpartum. How am I developing?

This is the time of a developmental jump and intensive physical and mental changes.
Due to the weakened tension of the lower esophageal sphincter the frequency of posseting might increase.
After the stage of crying comes the stage of cooing. These are successive stages of speech development which occur between the first and third month of life.
This is the time when colics can occur. Hard and bloated tummy, pulled-up legs, and redness of the face are indicative of this problem.
I will start distinguishing between tastes and smells. It is connected to the developmental leap, which is called “the world of patterns”.
I actively try to communicate with my nearest surroundings.
When you hold me with my face pointing downwards I can keep my head aligned with my body.

Week 9. - What is my baby development at 9 week ?

I start to lift my head at a 45 degree angle to the ground.
I’m unable to change my position on my own yet.
I can keep my eyes in one position. I focus most often when you lean to face me.
I react to loud noises, footsteps, and sounds from all around me.
My movements are not coordinated yet. However, I still enjoy waving my arms and legs.

Week 10. - Newborn's 10. week - what to expect

When lying on my back I take on a characteristic position called the fencing reflex.
My fists are open more and more often and my fingers are straight. I’m beginning to discover my hands, which I will then start putting in my mouth.
I start to smile back at you. This will be my first conscious smile.
I begin to discover the world through different senses. My eyesight, hearing, and the sense of smell are all developing.
Because of my intensive development I might demand more attention, be more hungry, and sensitive to stimuli from the environment.

Week 11. - What happens the 11. week after birth?

My range of emotions is constantly expanding. I will communicate my needs through different types of crying. You’re getting better at recognizing what each type means.
I now need a lot of peace, routine, predictable activities, and the sense of safety.
My sleeping patterns are slowly becoming more regular. You will soon be able to notice some rhythm in them. Unfortunately, I can’t promise you that it will stay that way.
I intently listen to the sounds from my surroundings. I can hear and distinguish between different intonations.
At this time you can hear velar sounds such as /g/, /k/, /ŋ/, as well as sounds resembling /r/. This is the stage of cooing so these particular sounds are random.

Week 12. - How is my baby development at 12 week?

I enjoy looking at toys which are hanging over my head but I can’t do anything with them yet.
I perk up during bathing or changing and you already know which activities I enjoy more than the other ones.
First tears might appear thanks to the activity of the tear glands.
I make sound which start to resemble vowels such as /ʌ/ and /e/, combined with /h/ to form “ha” or “ba”.
Cooing is not used for communication. It’s involuntary and it disappears around month 6 when babbling starts.

The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.