Baby regimen at 3 months. The daily routine of a baby at three months

The first year of life is the time when the child grows at a very fast pace. Even at 3 months, a baby seems to be an adult compared to a newborn. The task of parents during this period is to create conditions that could contribute to its harmonious development. Getting used to the daily routine becomes an important point. To observe the biological rhythms of the baby, young mothers and fathers need to know how much they should sleep 3 one month old baby how to occupy his wakefulness, what elements to add to the regimen, how much food is normal for this age.

Sleep hours are the basis of a regimen for an infant

At the age of 3 months, a child spends a lot of energy on getting to know the world around him, and his development is very intensive. The brain actively perceives and processes information, which is becoming more and more every day. To avoid emotional overexcitation and not cause stress on the nervous system, the baby needs a lot of time to rest. Adequate sleep is very important: this is how a small body recovers its energy reserves.

According to the terminology of the World Health Organization, in the first 28 days after birth, a baby is called a newborn. At the end of the period, the child begins the second month of life. According to this rule, a 2 month old baby is in the third month of life, and a 3 month old - in the fourth.

How much should a child sleep at 3 months: norms of night and day sleep

At 3 months, the child sleeps a total of 16 hours a day: 10 - at night, 6 - during the day. Daytime rest is divided into 3-4 time intervals of 1.5-2 hours. There are no clear recommendations on what time to put the baby to bed at night, because all children are different. If the baby is sleeping peacefully, you can carry out the last feeding at 22-23 hours. So parents can rest more time. If the child is restless and constant night awakenings are in the order of things for him, you can consult a pediatric neurologist.

… Most often the cause of sleep disturbances is neurological problems, therefore we always recommend a consultation with a neurologist and neurosonogram.

Butuzova O.V., practicing pediatrician
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Several decades ago, doctors advised waking babies to feed at night. In most cases, such attempts led to crying babies who did not want to eat at all, and upset parents. Modern pediatricians recommend listening to the child: if he himself does not wake up from hunger, then his body has enough of those reserves nutrients that he received during the day. Calm sleep of the baby suggests that his nervous processes are balanced, and the parents have created all the conditions for a comfortable rest.

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Why is it difficult to teach a baby to sleep all night

The situation when children wake up at night every half hour or hour is not the norm. It should serve as a signal to parents that something is bothering the child. The reasons may be as follows:

unbalanced nervous processes - babies shudder abruptly in a dream, twitch their arms and legs, react violently to extraneous sounds and light stimuli, are highly overexcited during the day;
fear - for some children, the absence of a mother nearby can be a signal of alarm;
malaise - fever, runny nose, colic, digestive problems;
hunger.

remove external stimuli - prevent too harsh sounds near the bed, wear comfortable loose clothing, make the sleeping place cozy;
feed the baby before bedtime;
to make you feel that your mother is nearby - it is easier to accomplish this for those parents who practice joint sleep; another option is to put the crib close to the adult and remove the side wall;
get a doctor's advice if there are concerns about the health of the baby;
limit active and noisy games before bed, replacing them with calm and relaxing procedures.

At the age of 3 months, babies often suffer from infant colic. The way to eliminate them is to lay out on the tummy. Sometimes, wanting to improve night sleep, parents allow the baby to sleep at night in this position. Doctors do not recommend this position for sleeping: with his nose buried in the pillow, the child may not be able to turn his head on his own.

V early age children are very sensitive to external stimuli. During night feedings, you only need to turn on dim lights and try not to talk to the baby. Evening swimming and massage will help the baby to relax and tune in to a calm mood. And if such procedures are included in the daily ritual, children's organism will perceive them as a signal of imminent bedtime.

It is very important to create comfortable conditions in the room where the child sleeps: it must be well ventilated before going to bed, the air should not be dry, it is advisable to carry out wet cleaning every day.

Sleeping in the fresh air is very useful, so you need to walk in any weather (except for severe frost, blizzard or rain).

How long should a child be awake at 3 months

The waking time of a baby at this age is about 8 hours a day. Its important elements are not only games and classes with mom and dad, but also bathing, massage, gymnastics.

Water treatments are very useful for babies. Pediatricians recommend doing them in the morning and evening. The morning toilet usually does not take much time: it is enough to wash the baby, examine the eyes, ears and folds. An evening swim can be part of getting ready for bed.

The water temperature should be 36-37 degrees. You can put several toys in the bath - it will be interesting for the child to watch them. Bathing time is 20-30 minutes. The gradual cooling of the water will be the beginning of hardening, but care must be taken so that the baby does not freeze. After bathing, it is recommended to do a light relaxing massage.

Gymnastics, unlike massage, is associated with physical activity... It invigorates and excites, so it is better to do it in the morning or after one of your daytime dreams.

A fitball - a large inflatable ball - will become a good helper. Exercises on it are aimed at strengthening muscles, relieving tone, training the vestibular apparatus.

The active time of wakefulness of the crumbs can be filled with games and activities that will contribute to the formation of certain skills:

developmental mat (concentration of attention, study of new objects and sounds, training of grip, development of coordination of movements and fine motor skills);
fairy tales, rhythmic rhymes, stories about the surrounding objects (the formation of a passive vocabulary);
soft and plastic toys(a variety of tactile sensations, the study of textures).

Feeding mode

At 3 months, the baby is fed with breast milk or a special adapted formula. It's too early to talk about complementary foods at this age. The daily volume of food entering the child's body is 800-850 ml and is divided into 6-7 feedings, the intervals between which are 3-3.5 hours. The child eats 120-140 ml at a time.

Artists need to be fed strictly on time. Mixture, unlike breast milk, is digested for a long time, therefore, without observing the schedule, it is easy for the crumbs to overfeed.

Many modern mothers choose nutrition on demand, which means that the breast is offered to the baby as often as he wants. But this approach does not mean that you need to do it every hour. If a child gains weight well, develops in accordance with age, but often cries, you need to understand the reasons for the vagaries and eliminate them.

Children who are on artificial feeding, recommend adding water. Babies do not need this, as there is sufficient water in breast milk.

Day regimen for a 3-month-old baby

Doctors recommend starting to establish a certain daily routine as early as 3 months, if the parents have not done this before. Observing it, it is easier to teach your child to have a restful day and night sleep. The kid will be able to understand when he is hungry, and when to play or swim.

Approximate daily routine of a three-month-old baby - table

Time	Mode item
6:00–6:30	awakening, feeding
6:30–7:00	morning water procedures, gymnastics
7:30–9:30	dream
9:30–10:00	feeding
10:00–11:00	active games
11:00–13:00	sleeping outdoors
13:00–13:30	feeding
13:30–16:30	games, educational activities, gymnastics on fitball
16:30–17:00	feeding
17:00–19:00	dream
19:00–20:00	stroll
20:00–20:30	feeding
20:30–21:00	bathing
21:00–22:00	preparation for bed, massage
22:00–22:30	feeding
22:30–06:00	night sleep with awakening to feed

Does the child need to set the daily regimen: the opinion of the doctor - video

At three months, the baby gets used to the regime to which his parents teach him. Each child develops individually, so the daily routine of children of the same age may differ. Pediatricians, neurologists and child psychologists explain that following certain rhythms helps to develop correctly, and in this case it is easier for parents to plan their time.

Hello, dear mothers... Today it's time to talk about the baby regimen at 3 months. The child still has the usual procedures. And in general, the daily routine is not very different from what it was in two months. But it still has its own characteristics.

Child mode

Some mothers protest against adherence to a certain order of actions or in best cases believe that something can be done in the evening, and something only in the morning. At the same time, they do not adhere to any specific time limits.

Nobody forces you to do everything exactly, as, for example, in the table below. Only the mother of each individual child will be able to understand how it will be better for her and her toddler to allocate time. But you must understand that a trained child will receive all the necessary charge of energy and Have a good mood, eat enough, keep up with gymnastics, swim and go for walks. As practice shows, mothers who do not plan a children's day may not physically have time, for example, to work out the development of the baby. I am already silent about the fact that eating by the hour has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the digestive system and intestines in particular.

Indicative table

Time	Daily regime
7.30 — 8.30	The kid wakes up. Mom rubs his face (washes the baby). The first feeding begins. The child is awake.
8.30 — 10.30	First daytime sleep.
10.30 — 11.30	Active period. Feeding number two. Getting ready for a walk.
11.30 — 13.30	Second dream. We combine it with a walk in the fresh air.
13.30 — 14.30	Feeding number three. We communicate with the baby, we read rhymes to him.
14.30 — 16.30	Third daytime dream.
16.30 — 17.30	Feeding number four. We develop the crumb.
17.30 — 19.00	The fourth dream during the day.
19.00 — 19.30	We bathe the baby. We carry out hygiene procedures.
19.30 — 20.00	The fifth meal.
20.00 — 7.30	Period of night sleep.
23.30 — 00.00	First feeding at night.
3.30 — 4.00	Second feeding at night.

How to feed a baby at 3 months

It should be understood that the feeding process in children who are on different types feeding is somewhat different.

So, a child of three months who feeds on mother's milk of six - seven meals a day. During this time, the little one should drink at least 850 ml of milk. The intervals between how the child eats can be from two to three hours. There is no need to introduce water into the diet yet. Breast milk is composed of two fractions. The first is liquid, just replaces the baby with water.

Artificial children can also have six meals a day, but more often five. This is due to the fact that the intervals between feedings should be about four hours. This is how much time is needed for the complete assimilation of the mixture. The toddlers need to be supplemented. A baby at 3 months is already allowed to inject apple juice (clarified) literally drop by drop. Although there are many opponents of this opinion. They believe that complementary foods should start with vegetables, cereals, and only then introduce fruits.

Happy dream time

The baby sleeps up to 17 hours a day, while approximately 11 hours is at night. If you made up the diet of the child's day, you might have noticed that sleep is replaced by an active period, and he is again sleep. The baby is increasingly awake.

Do not forget to create favorable conditions for the little one. During the day, combine sleep with walks, so the baby can better rest. And before going to bed at night it would be good to bathe the baby.

The kid is awake

It's time for active games and general development exercises.

Use rattles.
Show the little one his reflection in the mirror. You will be able to notice a smile on your child's face.
Play peek-a-boo with your baby.
Do not forget to read fairy tales, rhymes and just talk to the little one.
Already on the sly, you can draw your baby's attention to the objects that surround you, call everything by its proper names.
A 3-month-old baby can already play with special bags with beads, while fiddling with them, developing fine motor skills.

Time to walk

Spending time on the street should be daily.
If the weather and temperature conditions permit, try to be outside twice a day, or even three times.
Plan walks after your baby has finished eating.
In the stroller, the baby lulls faster than in the arms of the mother. Fresh air also contributes to this.
You should not take a baby outside at three months of age during strong winds, rainstorms, when the frost is below 15 degrees, and when the heat is above 30.

Bathing

When the baby has just woken up, it is very important to wipe his face. To do this, you will need cotton wool (preferably a special tampon or disc), which you soak in boiled water at room temperature in advance. Do not forget to wipe not only your face in general, but also gently blot your eyes. It is important to wipe one eye with one cotton wool, and the other with the other. Do not forget to pay attention to the ears (wipe behind them), the nose (wipe and under it).
After feeding procedures, it is important to wipe the little one's face, while removing food debris.
The most important procedure is bathing; in most cases, young mothers choose an evening for this process.

And for my friend, bathing was a whole tragedy. She so disliked this procedure. And I decided for myself that better than son bathe in the morning, while she still has a charge of strength and energy to tinker with everything. Because by nightfall she was terribly tired and could no longer do anything. And I just bathed the baby four times a week. Hopefully, going into the morning time, she still bathes her son every day.

Do not forget that this procedure is of a daily nature.
Usage baby soap or other means intended for bathing the toddler should be no more than three times a week. The rest of the time, it is enough to bathe the baby without special devices.
During water procedures, mom can use herbal decoctions, both anti-inflammatory and soothing.
Do not forget that the optimal water temperature when bathing the crumbs will be 36-37 degrees.
Many experts still advise to time the bathing to the time before bedtime. It will work on your baby in a relaxing way, even if you do not add special herbs. The child will fall asleep easier and faster. Although there are cases when the toddler after bathing, on the contrary, becomes more vigorous and cheerful. If you have such a case, then it is better to postpone this process to the morning time.

We do massage and gymnastics

It is important that these procedures accompany the child every day. They are necessary for getting rid of hypertonicity in the muscles, which can still persist, as well as for the general strengthening of muscle mass and the correct development of the musculoskeletal system.
You can turn to an experienced specialist for help or learn how to perform these simple manipulations on your own. In the clinic, the pediatrician can show what basic techniques should accompany the gymnastics and massage of the baby.

For example, I was very worried to do something wrong, I was afraid to harm my son. Therefore, I turned to a masseur for help. It turned out to invite him to the house. He not only skillfully coped with the body of my little one, but also told me what and how he was doing. So I was gradually able to figure out what, how and why to do.

The procedures are advised to be performed in the morning.
Massage or gymnastics should take no more than 20 minutes.
For a baby at 3 months, rubbing is already permissible.
Do not forget to put the crumb on your tummy. This will stimulate him to turn back. At this age, children should already confidently hold their heads. If you do not have this yet, all the more you need to spread the little one on the tummy more often so that he tries to raise his head, thereby training the neck muscles.

So you have familiarized yourself with the approximate daily routine of a child at 3 months. But do not forget that each toddler is unique. Therefore, this article is mostly for informational purposes. After reading it, you can draw certain conclusions and make the right decision for yourself. Schedule your baby yourself. And, if you are against any schedule, then at least do not forget to include all the necessary processes in the life of a baby at 3 months. After all, how your baby will grow and develop is now completely up to you.

A well-thought-out daily routine is the basis for the full physical development of a child. Adhering to correct routine of the day, you directly influence correct development the brain, the formation of the child's immune system and the harmonious development of the musculoskeletal system. Formed sleeping and eating habits will help you plan family trips and meetings with friends in advance and will get rid of such common problems as lack of sleep and not done household chores on time. It will also help the rest of the family to maintain their normal work and rest routine.

The problem faced by most young parents, accustoming the baby to a certain daily routine. The duration of the process will depend on the temperament and state of health of the child. Remember that your daily routine is not a set of rigid rules and time frames. The timing of feeding and sleeping may shift slightly depending on the individual biological rhythms of the baby and the state of his health. The only thing that should be avoided is disrupting the sequence of procedures. Stick to your schedule and avoid disrupting your daily routine. Gradually, the baby will get used to a certain chain of actions and will begin to fall asleep and eat at approximately the same time.

Pediatricians advise adhering to the following actions and time intervals:

Rise at 6-7 am. Morning hygiene procedures: diaper change, washing, air bath and firming massage. Feeding.

8:00 - 9:30 am - Half an hour nap.

10:00 - 11:00 am - Feeding. Active wakefulness: games,

gymnastics. Collection for a walk.

11:30 - 13:30 am - Walk. Prolonged sleep in the open air.

13:30 - 14:00 pm - Return home. Feeding.

14:30 - 15:30 pm - Active wakefulness: games with mom, developmental activities,

air bath

16:00 - 16:30 pm - Feeding.

17:00 - 18:30 pm - Evening walk. Second dream outdoors. Acquaintance with the outside world.

19:00 - 19:30 - Feeding.

20:00 - 21:00 - Socializing with family, games and an air bath.

21:10 - Evening bathroom.

21:40 - 6:00 - Last feeding. Preparation for sleep. Night sleep.

The second night feed takes place with a time interval of 4 to 4.5 hours.

This is an approximate timetable for a three-month infant... While instilling a daily routine in your baby, pediatricians advise to take into account his preferences, features and not insist on strict adherence to time intervals. Remember that all babies have different biological rhythms, some are a lark, and some are an owl. Adhere to the regularity and sequence of actions performed, and you will certainly achieve the result.

Children's pediatricians say that the duration of a three-month-old baby can be up to 15 hours a day. This is the norm, which helps a little person to fully develop physically and mentally. The longest is a night's sleep, from 8 to 10 hours, which is complemented by two daytime sleep, lasting one and a half to two hours. Please note that most babies wake up at night for a second feed, this is also the norm and there is no reason to worry.

To promote deep sleep, which contributes to proper rest and good activity of the child while awake, you can use the following recommendations:

Try to slow down your child's activity before laying them down. Give up active games and gymnastics, sing a lullaby, give a soft toy in your hands.
Baby on breastfeeding usually falls asleep immediately after feeding. Children receiving artificial nutrition may require additional stimulation. Offer the baby a pacifier, swing it in your arms or in a cradle, singing calm songs.
Provide the correct microclimate in the room. Ventilate the room in advance, fresh air greatly contributes to rapid falling asleep and deep sleep. If the time of year and the weather permitting, you can put the baby to sleep in a stroller placed on the loggia. Do not forget to wrap him well in a blanket and put on a cap.
The soft playing classical music and sounds of nature will help to lay the baby down. Young children respond well to harmonious musical combinations and usually fall asleep quickly.
Special “sleepy” rituals will help you fall asleep quickly and sleep for a long time. Come up with a little ritual that regularly accompanies your child's going to bed, and soon you will see how quickly he will fall asleep before it ends.
If your baby sleeps restlessly, use a time-tested method such as swaddling. You can also lie next to your child. The presence of the mother has a calming effect on the baby during sleep.

Features of feeding babies with natural and artificial feeding

Different forms of feeding have their own characteristics and can affect the composition of the daily regimen. Experts recommend adhering to 6 meals a day. In this case, the recommended volume of breast milk should be at least 900 ml per day, artificial mixture - at least 850 ml. in a day.

From three months it is necessary to begin to increase the time intervals between feedings, gradually increasing them to 3 hours. Such a measure is necessary in order to avoid overeating in the baby. Too much food will be difficult to digest and contribute to the appearance of allergic rashes in the form of rashes and spots. Do not allow this situation, feeding the baby on demand, it will be more correct to adhere to the established feeding regime.

Another important difference between infants and "artificial" is the need for additional water intake. Mother's milk both saturates the baby and replaces his water. Babies who eat mixtures need to be additionally watered from a bottle. Do not give juices to a three month old baby (the exception is a small amount of highly diluted apple juice), prefer water, and you will not cause colic and stomach upset in your baby.

We walk properly and with benefit

Daily walks and sleeping in the fresh air will help keep your baby healthy and strengthen his immune system. Walking will help the baby to explore the world around him and develop his curiosity.

A three-month-old baby should walk at least one, and preferably two times a day. The number of walks and their duration depends on the season and weather conditions. Avoid going for walks if there is a severe frost outside, a cold wind is blowing, or the weather is very hot.

When walking, try not to keep your baby in the stroller all the time. Help him explore the world around him! Get him out of the stroller so he can look around, look at different objects and communicate with other children and adults. Take advantage of this time to refresh his experiences: trees, animals, etc. and introduce them to their names and features.

At three months, the baby already has fully developed hearing and reacts sharply to sudden loud sounds. Therefore, try to walk with him away from the roadway and playgrounds intended for older children. Remember to raise the roof of the stroller when the baby is asleep. Try to carry the stroller in such a way that direct sunlight does not fall on the child's face, this is very harmful. In extreme cases, lower a special protective net or curtain onto the stroller.

We properly care for and develop a three-month-old baby

By taking proper care of the health of a three-month-old baby and contributing to his harmonious development, you will create an excellent basis for his future development. Competent organization of the daily routine and adherence to simple rules is the guarantee of your baby's health and the basis for his harmonious growing up for many years to come. Use the simple recommendations suggested in this article in order to properly organize the care of your baby and help him develop correctly.

The period of active wakefulness at this age increases and already reaches 8-10 hours a day. Try to make the most of it. Regularly engage in educational games, perform all the necessary hygienic care procedures, walk, develop your child physically using gymnastics and massage.

At this age, the baby is already able to actively behave for one and a half to two hours. Start laying him on his tummy, help him to rise on the arms. Please note that a child at this age already knows how to smile, babble, actively moves his arms and legs, begins to turn his head trying to see the objects and objects around him. Encourage his curiosity and communication attempts. This will develop him emotionally.

The best toys for him are rattles. It contributes well to the development of an understanding of the relationship between an object and an action. Pick up toys of different sizes and sounds. Pretty soon, the baby will begin to give preference to one of them.

At three months, the child begins to recognize himself in the mirror, begins to be interested in bright illustrations in books, catches the rhythm of speech and listens with interest to poems and nursery rhymes. He has a good emotional response to the intonation and facial expressions of adults, so he enjoys playing such games like "cuckoo" and "there is a horned goat." The active development of tactile sensations begins. Offer your baby objects of different textures and volumes so that he can explore them with his fingers.

The so-called "developing rug", which you can buy in any children's store, will also become a wonderful toy. It is equipped with various sound toys, chains and bells that can be pulled in different directions, and many other interesting objects for the baby. You can build such a rug yourself, showing a little imagination and taking into account the preferences of the child.

Hygiene and gymnastics play a leading role at three months. In no case skip any of the prescribed procedures and be sure to practice air baths. Diaper rash and rashes are the easiest consequences of neglecting regular baby hygiene. In extreme cases, this can cause various skin allergies and even dermatitis. Be especially careful when washing your face. Milk and saliva residues on the cheeks will cause an unpleasant and painful redness that will bother the baby. Washing can be done with a dampened cotton pad or cotton cloth.

Daily bathing is usually done as a relaxing hygienic procedure before bed, but if the bathroom has an exciting effect on your baby, then it may well be done in the morning or in the afternoon.

To make bathing as pleasant as possible, use a special stand that is installed in the baby bath. This will free your hands so you can play with your baby while bathing. If you are bathing your baby in a large bathtub, then use a special circle that will help the baby to safely keep his head above the water.

After changing the diaper, it is imperative to wash the baby and apply an emollient cream or powder.

Each period of development of an infant has a number of features, therefore, it is necessary to take into account the existing nuances when organizing a daily regimen for a child at the age of 3 months. Children are not able to follow clear rules, as each baby is unique. Pediatricians can give general recommendations, which should be guided by, which will simplify the care of the child and will contribute to its normal development.

A child's daily routine is greatly influenced individual characteristics baby. His well-being and weather conditions can make their adjustments. When establishing a lifestyle, pediatricians advise you to pay attention to the standard generally accepted schedules. A feature of the life of infants is the cyclical change of periods:

Time to sleep;
feeding;
active pastime.

It is worth monitoring the baby's behavior and adjusting the actual routine of his day. Many new mums make the mistake of starting feeding right after sleep. If the baby woke up earlier than the due date, then it is worth waiting for the time and starting the process according to the schedule.

Are there any differences in the daily routine if the baby is bottle-fed?

There are no significant differences in the daily routine of a baby who is breastfed or artificially fed. Babies need similar care, including walking, feeding, playing, and resting. Differences may lie in timing.

For example, babies have shorter periods between feedings.

What should be the daily routine of a three-month-old baby

The correct daily routine is the key to the full development of the child. At the same time, the orderliness of daily procedures greatly facilitates the life of the mother and has a positive effect on her emotional state.

Sleeping mode

A child's sleep at night lasts an average of 10 hours. Adequacy of rest guarantees the full development of the baby, as children actively grow up during rest. During such periods, the processes of restoring the infant's strength, which he lost during wakefulness, take place. At the age of 3 months, babies begin to react to changes in the weather, and during the full moon they can be capricious for no apparent reason and sleep restlessly.

Recommended daily regimen with 4 daily naps lasting from 1.5 to 2 hours. Most babies fall asleep for a long time, the average time is 30-40 minutes. If the child sleeps less time, then perhaps more active games should be organized. The following actions will help to organize better sleep for the child:

airing the room before going to bed;
maintaining a normal level of humidity in the bedroom;
performing massage strokes of the tummy to reduce the risk of colic;
limiting the baby's involuntary movements through loose swaddling.

Often, parents make the mistake of trying to keep the baby completely quiet during sleep. As a result, the baby may wake up at the slightest rustle, which negatively affects the adherence to the schedule of the day. It is recommended not to avoid turning on the TV on a quiet sound and quiet conversations while the baby is resting.

Child's diet

At 3 months, pediatricians advise to accustom the child to the feeding schedule. If these recommendations are violated, the following consequences are possible:

due to excessive nutrition, problems of excess weight may appear in comparison with the norm;
an excess of milk can cause allergies, while often mothers try to find mistakes in compiling their own menu and exclude foods that are "suspicious" in their opinion, which leads to a deficiency of nutrients in her body;
if a new portion of food gets in at a time when the remnants of the past have not been digested, it often leads to digestive problems, bloating and discomfort in the child.

The number of feedings at 3 months remains the same and ranges from 6 to 7 times.

Breast-feeding

In the absence of artificial mixtures, the period between feedings should be 3 hours. Breaks can be up to 3.5 hours between night feedings. When breastfeeding, it is often difficult to control how much food your baby is eating. The total volume should vary from 800 to 850 g, with 6 meals a day, this averages 120-140 g.

Artificial feeding

For artificial people, the period between feedings should be 4 hours. Do not forget that children need to be given regular water. At 3 months, you can start the first complementary foods. It consists of 1 tsp. puree or fruit juice immediately after feeding. 2 times a day is enough and it is recommended to start with applesauce with mandatory control of stool and side reactions.

How and what to carry out hygiene procedures

Caring for a baby involves performing the same procedures that were performed before. Not only timely feeding of the child is important, but also proper sanitary and hygienic care and walks.

Washing

The washing procedure is carried out daily in the morning. It is necessary to wipe the eyes of the crumbs moistened with warm water with a tampon, since the baby's lacrimal glands are already functioning. Do not forget to periodically clean the sinuses with cotton filaments, do not forget about the hygiene of the auricles.

Bathing

The bathing process is organized daily before feeding. The temperature of the water in the bath should be in the range from 36 to 37 0 C. You can use soap when bathing only 1 or 2 times a week. It is recommended at this age to start hardening procedures for the child.

Washing away

The baby's stool changes by 3 months, so the baby needs to be washed. For the boy, the usual procedure is carried out and no additional actions with the genitals are done to exclude infection of the flesh. Girls undergo a thorough washing of the labia, paying careful attention to them. After the end of the procedure, you need to use a powder to avoid irritation of the baby's skin. When diaper rash is detected, "Traumeel C" is used in the form of an ointment, applying the drug in a thin layer on the skin surface 2 times a day.

How to walk with a baby

It is important for a child at 3 months to walk for 5-6 hours. In winter, walks are organized at an ambient temperature of at least -10 0 C.

We are engaged with the baby

Babies at 3 months have a pronounced revitalization complex. The child begins to recognize the faces of the mother and, when she appears, smiles, makes humming sounds and begins to actively move. A similar reaction is observed in a baby at the sight or sound of a voice of any loved one, when music sounds and the toy enters the field of view. At 3 months, the baby learns to control the movements of his body, he tries to touch, grab, hold toys, so during this period it is important to develop the baby's tactile sensations, strengthen his muscles and fingers and satisfy his cognitive interest.

Gymnastics and massage

Gymnastics and massage are aimed at strengthening the baby's legs and arms during this period. Exercise is mainly associated with flexion and extension of the limbs. When performing the exercise "bicycle", the kid will eventually start pushing the adult's hands by himself. It is possible to lift the child by the handles, which will contribute to better sitting skills in the future.

Babies at 3 months know how to roll over or try to do it. The actions of an adult will help him to master a new skill, for this, when doing gymnastics, it is worth adding a training exercise - in a baby lying on his back, turn the right leg to the left and throw it over the body. It is recommended to lay the baby on his stomach, placing bright toys in front of him or laying the baby on a special play mat. This will not only strengthen the muscles, but will also stimulate the child's cognitive interest.

Communication and games

To learn new skills, the child should be provided with movable toys. For this, rattles are placed over the baby, which will provide the baby with training opportunities. It is recommended to put objects with different structures into the baby's handle - soft, hard, rough and smooth. Contact with them develops the baby's tactile sensations. ... It is important to talk more with a child and sing songs to him, imitate the sounds he uttered

Possible problems with the baby

At 3 months, the baby should rise on his elbows, hold his head and express animation when approaching him. He is able to concentrate and walk. The kid should grab his own hands and examine them for a long time, therefore, if he does not have such a skill and interest, the pediatrician should be informed about this. At 3 months, babies should disappear some of the so-called unconditioned reflexes. It is worth paying attention to the following infant reflexes:

search - when stroking the corner of the mouth, the baby turns its head towards the stimulus;
proboscis - when touching the lips, the baby pulls them out in the form of a tube;
Babkina - when pressing the palm on the lips, the baby pulls the head forward.

The presence of such reflexes at 3 months may signal problems in the functioning of the nervous system, so you should get the advice of a narrow specialist.

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Baby care takes everything free time mom. Compliance with a certain daily routine allows her to set aside a little time for herself, and the little one - to develop harmoniously. But how do you get a three-month-old fool to live on schedule? We note right away that we are not talking about a clear regime at this age. But the approximate regimen of a child's day at 3 months is a very real opportunity to streamline the difficult life of a mother and baby. What regimen should a child have at 3 months?

Individual features of the daily routine

Hygienic care includes the daily evening of the baby. Before each crumb they wash away. After that, the skin is lubricated with baby powder or powder, depending on the type of skin.

Games

The daily routine of a three-month-old baby must necessarily include time for games and communication. At this age, the baby can hold toys, look at them, make attempts to explore the object. Therefore, the child needs to purchase several rattles of different shape, structure and color.

Communication with mom encourages the baby to dialogue in the form of smiles, humming and motor reactions. At 3 months old, the child is good at distinguishing sounds. Therefore, it is recommended to offer him musical toys with a soft, pleasant melody.

For a short time, it is useful for the crumb to spread it on the tummy. You can lay out the development mat. The sooner the kid gets to know the world around him, the more active his development will be.

Massage and gymnastics

At 3 months old, the baby still needs massage and daily gymnastics. It is best to do this in the morning, when the baby is in a cheerful mood. Gymnastic exercises performed regularly can improve circulation upon waking and maintain normal muscle tone. Gymnastics should be supplemented with massage. Such a complex is an excellent prophylactic agent in relation to and in the tummy.

Any mother can learn massage. First, you can use the advice of a professional children's masseur, who will show you the movements necessary and permissible for this age.

The duration of the gymnastic and massage treatments is about 20 minutes.

Bathing

Caring for a three-month-old baby involves daily bathing. It is best to carry out this procedure in the evening before bedtime, before evening feeding. After bathing, the baby eats better and sleeps better. Water treatments last about 20-30 minutes.

For bathing, you can use a small baby bath. But the procedure will be more beneficial if it is carried out in a large adult bath. With this option, the baby spends more strength and energy. It stimulates muscle development and work. internal organs, ensures a good night's sleep. Immersion of the chest in water promotes the development and improvement of breathing.

It is not necessary to boil water or add something to it, for example, a solution of potassium permanganate or decoctions of herbs, without the recommendation of a pediatrician.

For three month old baby the environment in which the bathing is carried out is important. He is already interested in toys that can be immersed in water or hung on the side of the tub.

To relieve the mother's back while bathing the baby, you can use a special or stand if the procedure is carried out in a large bath.

If a small bath is used for bathing, then the water temperature should be about 36 ° C, but not higher than 37 ° C. Bathing in a large bath, when the baby has the ability to actively move his arms and legs, allows you to reduce the water temperature to 33-34 ° C. This is a good tempering procedure, which subsequently allows to reduce the incidence of acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory viral infections.

Approximate daily routine

Consider what should be the daily regimen for a 3 month old child in the table by the hour.

Time	Recommended mode
6-00 – 7-30	Waking up and feeding, staying awake. During this period, you can wash the crumbs, perform hygiene procedures
7-30 – 9-00	Dream
9-00	Feeding
9-30 – 11-00	Massage, walk
11-00 – 12-30	Dream. If the baby fell asleep on the street, then the walk can be continued
12-30 – 13-00	Eating
13-00 – 16-30	Active pastime
16-30	Feeding
17-00 – 18-30	Dream
18-30 – 19-30	Walk
19-30	Feeding
20-00 – 20-30	Bathing
20-30 – 22-30	Wakefulness, evening meal
22-30 – 6-00	Dream

These are rough recommendations for a three month old baby. Of course, the daily routine during this period may differ. You should not live according to the table, imposing just such a schedule on the baby. It is necessary to strive for a certain daily routine, always taking into account the characteristics and needs of his body, natural biorhythms.