3rd month after the baby is born

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Dang Huy Toan - Pediatrician - Neonatologist - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
The third month after a baby is born is the beginning of the most wonderful time for parents. Over the next few months, your 10-week-old will laugh a lot, sleep well, and have limited mobility, meaning less risk of injury or danger.

1. Development of a 10-week-old infant

Thanks to previous tummy tucks, 3-month-old babies can now hold their heads 90 degrees in the prone position.
Another milestone of 3-month-old development is the ability to laugh and cooperate with parents when parents intend to pick them up. Babies also have the ability to roll back and forth and change positions towards the direction of the sound.

Children also like to play with their favorite toys, participate in movement games as well as pay special attention to toys that can make sounds.
The toys that 3-month-old babies like best are those that can play music (and babies love it even more if the music plays to their movements). Children can now find toys on their own, so anything they can hold will love them.

2. Growth of 3-month-old baby

My child looks too small, is my child malnourished, ... are many concerns of parents during this period. By senses, it is not possible to accurately determine whether a child is underweight or overweight, malnourished or not. Parents should monitor their children with a growth chart and rely on a weight-for-height table to assess their child's growth.
If the child has any problems that make parents wonder, do not hesitate to consult a specialist, especially when the child is gaining weight too quickly compared to the height increase. Children who are overweight and gain weight too quickly in the first 6 months face an increased risk of being obese by the time they are 3 years old. Children who continue to be obese by age 4 are more likely to become obese adults. That's why it's important to take control if your baby is gaining weight too quickly.
One thing a mother should keep in mind is that every time a baby is fussy, she should not immediately breastfeed. Try to find the reason your baby is crying. When the child shows signs of fullness, do not try to force the child to eat more. Let your child be more active than forcing him to sit still all day.
On the other hand, if the child is slow in growth, the child needs to be fed more in terms of both milk volume and number of meals. If a child has difficulty eating, parents will need more effort and patience.

3. Health issues that need attention in 3-month-old babies

When will the baby sleep through the night? This is a concern and aspiration of many parents. Fortunately, babies as young as 3 months old have started to be able to sleep for 6 to 8 hours at night, and so parents do not have to wake up in the middle of the night like before. Besides, children also sleep a few more intervals during the day, so the total sleep time of the child during the day reaches from 14 to 16 hours.
Support your child's development: Support your child's brain development by as simple as singing or talking to your child. Parents can use different tones, or sing songs with unexpected endings. During the storytelling process, a child's name can be assigned to a character so that the child can hear the name in a variety of tones and situations.
Another way to help children develop their brains very well is to expose them to the outside world, to let them see leaves, birds flying, hear dogs barking, cars and many other things.
Children's games: Although hands and fingers are still children's favorite toys, they now know how to do more than just put their hands in their mouths. Try rolling a ball in front of the child, he will try to coordinate his eyes and hands to reach the ball.
At this stage, your baby is 12 weeks old, there are big changes in the way and needs to move. In addition to ensuring the physical health of children, parents should take the time to find out which toys are suitable and safe for their children, so that their children can exercise in the healthiest way.
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Gathering a team of top doctors and nurses in Pediatrics : consists of leading experts with high professional qualifications (professors, associate professors, doctorates, masters), experienced, worked at major hospitals such as Bach Mai, 108.. Doctors All doctors are well-trained, professional, conscientious, knowledgeable about young psychology. In addition to domestic pediatric specialists, the Department of Pediatrics also has the participation of foreign experts (Japan, Singapore, Australia, USA) who are always pioneers in applying the latest and most effective treatment regimens. . Comprehensive services: In the field of Pediatrics, Vinmec provides a series of continuous medical examination and treatment services from Newborn to Pediatric and Vaccine,... according to international standards to help parents take care of their baby's health from birth to childhood. from birth to adulthood Specialized techniques: Vinmec has successfully deployed many specialized techniques to make the treatment of difficult diseases in Pediatrics more effective: neurosurgery - skull surgery, stem cell transplantation. blood in cancer treatment. Professional care: In addition to understanding children's psychology, Vinmec also pays special attention to the children's play space, helping them to have fun and get used to the hospital's environment, cooperate in treatment, improve the efficiency of medical treatment. Doctor Dang Huy Toan has many years of experience in Pediatrics and Neonatology, especially in pediatric respiratory diseases. Doctor Dang Huy Toan was the former head of the pediatric department at 22.12 hospital and the head of the Department of Internal Medicine at Tam Tri Nha Trang hospital. Currently, he is a Doctor at the Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

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Reference source: mayoclinic.org; whattoexpect.com