The newborn phase?the first three months of your baby?s life?is drawing to a close. That?s probably a bittersweet feeling for you as you marvel at how much your baby has grown and yet remain in disbelief that three months are gone. (Or was it the hardest three months of your life?a hellscape littered with blood, sh*t and tears?and you?re just relieved you both survived" Well, huzzah, the worst might be over!) As you head into the next phase of infancy, your baby is no longer a little tree frog, curled up on your chest, and is so much more alert and responsive than even a month ago. The next three months will fly by just as swiftly, and your baby is ready for the next leap.
12-week-old development & milestones
Settled sleep and some routine
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What you need to know about baby's first milestonesAt three months old, your baby?s has likely settled more or less into a predictable daytime routine, with longer naps (three or four a day) and stretches in between for eating, playing and quietly focusing on the world. Digestion troubles have eased, feeding is more efficient and, for those who suffered from colic, the worst is typically over. But don?t worry if your baby isn?t that settled and is still a screaming mess in the evening compared to...