This is what my email told me about babies Jack's age:
At three months old, babies usually range from 22 inches long and 9.75 pounds (10th percentile) to 24.5 inches long and 14 pounds (90th percentile). Jackson Edward can see a bit farther now and can focus on objects that are up to 20 feet away. This increased view of the world means Jackson Edward can still see you when you are on the other side of the room, so he can now be comforted by the sight of you even when you're not right next to him. But who could stay away from such an adorable little bubble blower?
Yes, drooling has started and Jackson Edward is probably making bubbles with his saliva. With all that excess saliva and wiping, his chin may become chapped. To relieve some of the problem, run a humidifier in his nursery and try bathing him less often. A little redness is normal with chapped skin, but if it becomes really inflamed give your pediatrician a call or bring it up at your next visit.
Jackson Edward can probably lift his head and shoulders high (45- to 90-degree angle) when placed on his stomach, using his arms for support. This strengthens the muscles he will need to roll over, which could happen any time. While babies often roll from tummy to back first, doing it the other way is perfectly normal, too. However, it may take Jackson Edward until he's about 5 or 6 months to roll from back to tummy, because he needs stronger neck and arm muscles for that trick.
With all this increasing strength and coordination, Jackson Edward may now be able to hold with both hands those rattles you got as gifts. It's still a little early for him to be reaching for objects, but he will hold them for a moment if given them.
Jack is really long for his age, measuring in at 24 and a quarter inches at his 2-month appointment. And, the drool has definately started, too... no chapped chin, yet, thank goodness!
Pic of Jack on the day after his 12-Week Birthday demonstrating his superior neck strength, lol:
There's something liberating about not pretending. Dare to embarrass yourself. Risk.
- Drew Barrymore
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