AGE—ABOUT 3 MONTHS

Motor Skills
• Begins to lift head when held on your shoulder.
• Lifts head and chest when lying on stomach.
• Begins to turn head from side to side when placed on stomach.
• Begins to smile.
• Follows a moving person or object with his eyes.
• Discovers hands and feet.
• Grasps a rattle when placed in his hand.

Cognitive Skills
• Turns head towards bright colors and lights.
• Recognizes human voice sounds.
• Recognizes the bottle or breast

Social Skills And Language
• Begins to make cooing or gurgling sounds.
• Can often be quieted down by the sound of a soothing voice or when held.
• Able to communicate hunger, fears, or discomfort through crying and facial expressions.