What to Expect from a Newborn Ages 3-6 Months

Being a new mother, it can be tough to know what your child should and should not be doing. Talking to your pediatrician will help you to know what to expect from your little one. You should not feel bad or scared if your baby isn't doing what they should be at this age. All babies learn at their own pace. Some are born with teeth, some do not get their first tooth until they are 1 year old. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor and they may have some suggestions to help your baby get farther along. Here are a few guidelines as to what you may see your son or daughter start to do when they are between the ages of 3 -6 months.

They should be able to recognize the familiar faces such as mom, dad, siblings, or perhaps day care providers. When excited, they will be smiling more often. They will enjoy seeing the faces of everyday, but might not have any expression or even cry when they see faces they don't see very often. The older they get in this stage, the less they will cry. The main reason for this is because you will be able to see the signs of their demands. You will know when it is time to eat, get their diaper changed, and when it is time to sleep.

Your baby will start to make cooing sounds in response to sounds that they hear. This is just a sign that they are starting to communicate with you. Those sounds will later be replaced with words. He or she will now have a desire to grasp anything they can get a hold of. This can range from a toy, small teether, or even mommy's sunglasses or earrings. This would be the best time to invest in hair scrunchies for mommy to put her hair up in a pony tail. Speaking of teethers, your little one may start to get their teeth in during this time period. Do not be alarmed if they do not, some babies do not get their first teeth until they are one.