The baby is happy and responsive to communication. I've tried having him touch different textures, but he quickly pulls away. He does not reach.
2006-07-13 06:43:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Three months is a little early to be worrying over sensory issues. His muscles and nervous system are still very young, be patient. If he was three years, then I would be worried, but not at three months.
2006-07-13 06:48:13 · answer #1 · answered by thedothanbelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At three months old, he does not understand the concept of it. He is just now learning he even has hands! He does not know yet he can open his fists, so they snap right back into fists. This is the age where he will put on finger in his fist and then get upset since he can't pull it out. He won't reach for toys until about 4.5-5 mths old. Give him time. If he was a premie, then consider his "developmental" age from his due date.
EX:
If he was born 3 weeks early, and his due date was April 9, then you would figure his development from April 9.
Give him time. If in 3 months he is still not reaching for toys above him, then take him to a pediatrician.
2006-07-13 06:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter kept her hands balled up into fists until about 4 months old. It's natural. Don't worry about. She won't start reaching for things until about 5th, 6th, or 7th month.
My girl is 7 months old now and is trying to get into everything! She's trying to crawl but hasn't quite gotten it figured out yet.
Have you purchased the book "What To Expect the First Year?" If not, I recommend it. It's very helpful and can answer many of your questions you might have as a parent.
2006-07-13 06:50:34 · answer #3 · answered by casey_leftwich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of babies keep their hands fisted for the first few months. I used to have to pry one of my kids hands open to wash them and they smelled like little feet. He later grew up to be a fine contributing member of society. I'm sure that it's not the touching of something that makes the baby recoil as much as it is fear of new things. This baby sounds pretty normal to me. Give him/her another 3 months and see if your worries were unfounded. If they're still that way at 6 months, ask your pediatrician.
2006-07-13 06:54:16 · answer #4 · answered by Moolu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fisting is a primitive reflex that remaines for about 3-6 months of age. It disappears gradually. It is that or the baby is hiding something in his fist... give him some privacy ;p
2006-07-13 06:51:45 · answer #5 · answered by leo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every baby develops at their own pace . . if you are concerned about this situation, at the baby's next doc appointment, ask the pediatrician
2006-07-13 06:47:11 · answer #6 · answered by wfgrg15001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's ok and even normal ... he is just sensitive to texture...give him time...
2006-07-13 06:46:36 · answer #7 · answered by JeNe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋