By the End of Three Months - Baby Milestones for Infants
Consider discussing with your child’s physician if one or more of the following are observed:
qDoes not
respond to loud or new noises
qDoes not
notice hands
qDoes not
follow moving objects with eyes
qDoes not
grasp or hold objects
qLack of
head support; does not hold head up
qDoes not
push down with legs when feet are on a firm surface
qDoes not
kick feet alternatively (one foot kicks at a time)
qCrosses
eyes
most of the time (occasional crossing of the eyes is normal for this age)
qDoes not
smile
qDoes not
produce any sound (especially vowel sounds)
qWeak suck
when feeding
qMovement
is
not equal on both sides of the body; one side seems more still or more active
qSeems
stiff,
with tight muscles
qSeems
floppy,
with limp muscles
qDoes not
show moro or
startle reflex (in response to the feeling of falling or in response to a loud
sound the baby startles, spreads out arms, unspreads arms and usually cries)
qExperiences
a
dramatic loss of skills he/she once had
A child in this age range would be referred to the Early Intervention Program. For more information contact your physician or the Public Health Department in your county:
•Oswego
County Health Services EI (315) 349-3500
•Onondaga
County Health Dept
Special Svs
(315) 435-3230
•Jefferson
County
Community Services: (315)
785-3283
•Lewis
County
Public Health Agency: (315)
376-5849
•Madison
County
Public Health Department: (315) 366-2361
•Oneida
County
Health Department: (315)
798-5249
You may request that Little Lukes coordinate the evaluation or provide Early Intervention services including speech therapy, occupational therapy or physical therapy. Little Lukes is a leading provider of Early Intervention pediatric therapy services in Central New York. Visit www.littlelukes.com for information.
