Early Years Circle
Ages 24 months

Developmental Milestones for 3 Month Olds

Every 3 month old develops at their own pace, but most reach a familiar set of milestones across four areas. Use this checklist to celebrate what your child is doing and notice what they might be ready to try next.

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Speech & Language

  • Coos and makes gurgling sounds

    Vocalizes pleasure through coos.

  • Babbles with expression

    Strings together consonant sounds like ba-ba.

Motor Skills

  • Lifts head during tummy time

    Begins to lift and hold head up briefly when on tummy.

  • Rolls over both ways

    Can roll from tummy to back and back to tummy.

Cognitive

  • Tracks moving objects

    Follows moving items with eyes.

Social-Emotional

  • Smiles at people

    Reacts to caregivers with social smiles.

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