Movement Milestones at 3 months

Sep 17

Developmental movement Milestones

At three months, your baby's motor strength continues to develop. They will reach for small toys and try to shake or put them in their mouth. You'll notice better head control and lots of kicking and pushing down when their feet are on a hard surface. Here's a quick checklist of baby's Movement Milestones at 3 months

Raises head and chest when lying on tummy
Supports upper body with arms when lying on tummy
Stretches legs and kicks out when lying on tummy/back
Opens and shuts hands
Brings hands to mouth
Swipes at objects/toys with hands
Grasps and shakes small toys
Pushes down on legs when feet on firm surface

Movement milestones Red Flags

If you notice your baby isn't meeting one or more of the following movement milestones, contact your healthcare provider to discuss your concerns

Can't support his/her head well by 3 months
Doesn't reach for and grasp toys by 3-4 months
Doesn't bring objects to his/her mouth by 4 months

Osteopathy and Babies

How can your osteopath help?
Osteopaths take a detailed history and assessment to identify areas of tension or restriction in the musculoskeletal system. We assess:

Primitive reflexes and neurological evaluation
Orthopaedic and osteopathic evaluation
Developmental milestones

Osteopathic treatment aims to restore normal function and optimise healthy development for your baby (Read more about osteopathy and babies).
Dr. Michelle Sherriff works in conjunction with general practitioners, maternal health nurses and lactation consultants and can make a referral when indicated.