A three-month-old child knows how to attract the attention of mom and dad. The kid understands that he is dear and loved, and his parents will approach him as soon as he begins to cry . Nutrition of a baby at 3 months is only breast milk or adapted formulas. Complementary feeding at this age is not recommended. All nutrients for development, growth, and an additional source of energy are found in breast milk. If for some reason the baby cannot use his mother’s natural product, then he can be given mixtures that are closer to breastfeeding. Eating a baby at 3 months means consuming milk, the dose of which is 1/6 of the baby’s body weight. For example, if a baby has five meals a day, then a useful and complete norm at one time should be about 200 grams.
If we talk about secondary products, then the opinions of experts on the introduction of complementary foods differ. Many recommend introducing it only in the fourth month of life and above. But others say that if the child is active, peppy and sufficiently developed, then at 3 months you can try to give the first juices, cereals and mashed potatoes. But, in any case, you should check with your pediatrician. The baby's doctor will tell you which products are best to be introduced for the first time, and will also specify how and when to give complementary foods.
If the mother decided that the baby’s nutrition at 3 months may contain other products besides breast milk, then you should know that it is recommended to introduce complementary foods gradually. What can a small family member do?
- the yolk, which is divorced in breast milk, first you need a small dose - 1-2 teaspoons, and then increase little by little every day;
- Apple juices that are given to the baby a few drops during the day. If there is no negative reaction to the juice, that is, there is no rash, the stool is good, then you can further increase the dose of apple juice. Why exactly this juice, because the apple is most easily absorbed by a small organism;
- carrot juice, which should also be administered very carefully so as not to cause allergies.
Eating a baby at 3 months is not the most varied menu, but breast milk is enough for the baby at this age. It is not recommended to give the baby juices instead of water, this drink should not quench your thirst, it must be given to the child as a supplement to breast milk. As soon as the baby gets used to the first taste, you can treat it to another variety, for example, pear juice. Do not introduce grape drinks into the baby’s diet , they are recommended only after 6 months of life. Thus, the menu of a 3-month-old baby is breast milk, a few drops of apple juice, a teaspoon of mashed potatoes and boiled baby water.
The daily routine of a three-month-old baby is an exciting journey in the field of cognition and development. The kid likes to swim, look at himself in the mirror, play with toys. For a child at this age, visual attention and tactile sensitivity play a large role. Therefore, it is necessary to touch the baby with a soft sponge, a gentle brush, and carefully guide along the bare legs, arms and back of the baby. So he will be aware of new, unusual for him, sensations. A newborn of 3 months is a little man who enjoys listening to his mother’s and father’s songs and rhymes. At this age, parents hang a mobile over the bed with colorful and pleasant to the touch and perception toys. Watching beautiful and funny animals and rattles, the baby will reach out and play with them. To maintain the child’s interest, toys can be changed, others can be hung, and fluffy animals and rattles can be combined.
The daily routine, as well as the nutrition of a baby at 3 months, is a transition to a new life. The baby’s movements become more confident, he knows how to attract attention, can turn his head in search of a sound source. At this age, the child recognizes loved ones not only by touch, but also when he sees a loved one. If mom, dad, grandmother or other close people approach the baby, he begins to show his willingness to communicate in every way - he babbles and smiles.