{"id":23890,"date":"2020-12-14T17:06:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T22:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucbaby.ca\/?p=23890"},"modified":"2023-10-15T16:07:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T20:07:01","slug":"newborn-milestones-0-to-3-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucbaby.ca\/fr\/newborn-milestones-0-to-3-months","title":{"rendered":"Newborn Milestones (0 to 3 months)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Newborn milestones are behavioral checkpoints in a baby\u2019s development as they grow. These are the core skills all babies should be reaching around this age. From their first smile to their first push up on their own little arms!<\/p>\n

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Bear in mind, your baby might reach some developmental milestones ahead of schedule and lag behind on others. This is completely normal. By the time your baby is three months of age, he\/she will have made a dramatic transformation from an independent newborn to a sociable, responsive infant.<\/p>\n

First Smile<\/h2>\n

The first time your baby smiles at you, all those sleepless nights and morning sickness will all be worth it. Smiling is also a welcome sign of a baby\u2019s growing social skills now that your baby is making the transition from a sweet sleepy baby to an active, little person.<\/p>\n

You can encourage your baby to grin by smiling at him\/her, cuddling, playing, and talking to your little one often.<\/p>\n

First Laugh<\/h2>\n

Your baby\u2019s first laugh should come shortly after your baby starts experimenting with making sounds from coo\u2019s to gurgles to sighs. Once you hear that first giggle, you won\u2019t be able to get enough of that sound!<\/p>\n

Many babies laugh for the first time around 3 or 4 months old, although it varies for each baby. You can try (and probably succeed) making your baby laugh by making funny faces, goofy dances, or silly sounds. Enjoy discovering what makes your little one light up with laughter and continue to encourage the chuckles by talking with your baby often.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, newborns can be a tough crowd. Don\u2019t be worried if your humor may produce more tears than giggles at first, especially near feeding time or bedtime.<\/p>\n

First Bath<\/h2>\n

Bath time can be a slippery business, but don\u2019t stress, you\u2019ll soon be a pro. Your newborn baby will only really need a bath two or three times a week.<\/p>\n

At first, give him\/her a sponge bath until the umbilical cord stump heals, then a baby tub bath, and eventually a tub bath (when baby can sit on his\/her own). Always make sure to check the water temperature on your forearm before bathing the baby.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Bath Time for Babies:<\/h3>\n