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Baby<\/span> is trying to break the world record for fastest grower these days, and they is<\/span> getting closer and closer to moving around on their<\/span> own, and more interested in the world around them<\/span>. This combination means that there\u2019s a good chance that Baby<\/span>, who once seemed so small, is taking up a lot more room in your home than they did<\/span> early on. Your almost-3-month old isn\u2019t trying to take over the world, though, no matter how it might feel.<\/div>\n

They needs<\/span> to discover and explore the whole world before they can<\/span> decide whether or not they wants<\/span> to take it over, right?<\/p>\n

Baby<\/span> has grown enough that they might<\/span> be getting big enough that their<\/span> pediatrician might recommend moving them<\/span> into sleeping in their<\/span> crib, if they has<\/span> been sleeping in a bassinet or co-sleeper. The amount Baby<\/span> has grown in the past 3 months is fascinating, and they is<\/span> as fascinated with themselves<\/span> as you are. You might notice this in effect as Baby<\/span> explores everything about themselves<\/span>, including putting their<\/span> hands in their<\/span> mouth.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re still months away from the time when Baby<\/span> will recognize themselves<\/span> in the mirror – they has<\/span> grown a lot, but they hasn\u2019t<\/span> grown that<\/em> much. That means that, if Baby<\/span>\u2019s feeling social, but you don\u2019t have a playdate set up, for a few more months, a little time with an unbreakable mirror could be just as good. Baby<\/span> might be fascinated by the reflection, and can use this time to start learning about facial expressions.<\/p>\n

Now that Baby<\/span> is talking a little more, even if they isn\u2019t<\/span> exactly saying words yet, this is a great time to start talking to Baby<\/span>, and leaving spaces in the conversation for them<\/span> to talk back. Even better, when Baby<\/span> babbles to you, try answering them<\/span>! They will<\/span> love the attention, and the encouragement may give them<\/span> the incentive they needs<\/span> to expand their<\/span> vocabulary of noises. They probably started<\/span> with repeating vowel sounds, but they could<\/span> start adding consonants soon now too!<\/p>\n

Milestones<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Laughing: <\/strong>Once Baby<\/span> starts smiling, laughing is the next link of the social chain. Laughing reflects an understanding of the world that is far more advanced than where they was<\/span> just a few short weeks ago. These laughs can seem novel at first, but you\u2019ll be making Baby<\/span> crack up for years to come, so get used to it!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Recognizes a bottle or breast: <\/strong>For the first three months, Baby<\/span> might not have paid much attention to where their<\/span> food is coming from – they knows<\/span> that food is coming, so why worry about it? Nowadays though, Baby<\/span> might be able to recognize a breast or bottle when they sees<\/span> it, showing them<\/span> taking a more active interest in their<\/span> meals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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