Back to work
3rd month, 1st week
After three months, many mothers return to their work outside the home.
If you're suffering from separation anxiety and wondering if you can do it all,
you're not alone.
Here are some tips to help you deal with the new balancing act:
- Start slowly. Could you start with a
part-time schedule and get to work? Consider asking your employer.
- Check with your boss before returning to work. You can keep up to date with what's going on at work and discuss your schedule.
- Helpline. Check the links and the web to
find an arrangement that works for you. This can greatly contribute to your
peace of mind. Use this help to schedule workouts away from your child before
you start working out.
Breast-feeding? Check out rule 5 to find out how long breast milk lasts
after it leaves you:
- 5 hours at room temperature
- 5 days in the refrigerator
- 5 months in the freezer
Your baby's development this week
At three months, babies are busy, busy and very sociable. They seem to
be learning new skills almost every day.
As they get stronger, your three-month-old is more likely to:
- Stretch their legs and kick while lying on their stomach or back. Encourage this movement by rotating their legs.
- Bring their hands to your mouth and try to stick their fingers inside.
- Make greedy moves or slap dangling objects like toys on their mobile.
You may be interested in:
- Why does your baby suddenly seem so much bigger. Their arms and legs relax from this loop in the womb. Grow, of course, but also stretch!
- Coordination of your child. They still cannot move their fingers and toes on their own. Thus, even if they can grab objects, they still have a hard time picking up a lot of toys.
- Is it possible to support the child in a sitting position? Of course, they will probably like it. You can use a nursing pillow or other firm pillow, but always keep your hands on it.
Month 3, week 1 tips
- If your child looks away for a few moments, he may be a little depressed. This is called eye aversion. Give them some time to calm down.
- Your child is fascinated by sounds. Play an echo game with them by making sounds like "ooh" or "ahh" or "eeee" and see if they imitate you.
- Never leave a child alone with a pet, no matter how cute it may seem.
- "It's probably too early for solid food." Wait until your child can sit up on his own between 4 and 6 months before introducing him.
- Start good oral health. Moisten a piece of gauze with a little water and rub it on your gums and tongue once a day after feeding.
- Avoid tooth decay: Don't let your baby chew on the bottle all night. Milk can accumulate in the mouth and damage emerging baby teeth.
- When was the last time you talked to a friend? Reach out and support your own network. You even have to meet up with friends from time to time.