1-3months At this age, the new mom probably got it 'down packed'! She knows what every single cry means, she knows the look on baby's face when he needs to sleep or when the diaper is soiled. This is however the age when you should not miss the obvious signs of possible developmental issues. By knowing few of the things that the baby should have started doing at this age, it helps to call your doctor's attention to them during the 'well baby visits'. Here are very few but important basic things baby should be doing at this age:

*Identify voices especially parents'
*Make sounds or 'coo'
*Follow an object with the eyes as you move it across her face
*Hold on to rattles or small toys briefly
*Smile with equal distribution of expression over the face
*Hold head up 45-90 degree angle while laying on stomach
*Equal strength in hands as he holds you fingers
* The anterior fontanelle/soft spot should not be swollen, you should still feel it's pulsation but it becomes fibrous as they grow and the pulsation becomes lesser. Closure occurs a little later.

Again at this visit, baby is likely to get more vaccines. Be sure to ask your Pediatrician every question on your mind.

As a parent, your responsibility remains keeping baby safe at all times. This includes:

*Supervision at all times
*No tummy time alone
*No electrical cords hanging around
*No extra blankets or plush toys inside the crib/playpen
*A tour of the crèche or nursery you keep your baby (as most parents will plan to return to work after baby is 3months)
*Car seat with all belts fastened. (Mandatory, not luxury or class)

Remember to shop our nursery and gear section for infant and convertible car seats. .....to be continued