A Chart on What Your Baby Can do 1-3 Months of Age

We all look forward to see our babies take their small steps.  Before we know it, they’ll be walking, talking, and playing like they haven’t before.  It all takes a matter of time to see these great progressions, although how much time are we looking at?  These small steps all happen at different times after their bodies develop just a little more.  Continue reading below to see what our little ones are able to do at certain ages!

Age of our baby What they can do What only some can do Above average skills
1 Month
  • Can focus on an object
  • Can lift head when lying on stomach
  • Responds to sound
  • Can follow objects
  • Can see black and white pictures
  • Holds head at a 45 degree angle
  • Giggles or smiles
2 Months
  • Holds up head for a little bit
  • Starts cooing
  • Knows they have hands
  • Follows objects better
  • Better movements
  • Smiles and giggles
  • Turns head at 45 degree angle
  • Can balance weight on legs
  • Lifts head and shoulders when lying down.
  • Keeps head still and sturdy
3 Months
  • Keeps head steady
  • Can focus on moving objects
  • Recognizes you and your scent
  • Makes baby noises & coos
  • Recognizes your voice
  • Lifts head and shoulders when lying down
  • Rolls over
  • Brings hands together
  • Notices louder sounds

As you can see, your baby will make a lot of progress from the first day you bring them home, to the day they’re 3 months old.  All of these progressions are very exciting to see, and make your baby even more special.  Although you may think they’re making great improvements now, you’ll see that the next coming months, and year will be even more exciting.  Be sure to take plenty of pictures as your little one is making these big steps, and to mark in their baby book when they started making these great improvements!



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