Reaching Gavin's Third Month

Gavin turned three months today. But since I had to go on my job interview, Gavin spent his day with Ninang Owie.

There have been big changes in Gavin for the past three months. Now, he's already into solid food, laughs and smiles a lot, and can recognized Mommy from the other people around him. He's been drolling a lot lately so I have to frequently wipe his face that seems to be smeared with "laway" all the time. And he's been thumbsucking too which makes me wonder why he's still such a fussy baby despite the belief that thumbsuckers are "good" babies. He's still a cry baby, alway making "papansin" when Mommy's busy with something. His hair's been thinning out and I've been calling him "kalbo" eversince. Though the doctor said that it's normal for his hair to shed, it's kinda funny to see his bald spot. I keep hiding it whenever we're outside by making him wear his bonnet at all times. It's really weird that whenever people ask me how old he is, they seemed surprise that he's only 3 months old, and he's not even a chubby baby like Jenna.

Anyway, here are pictures on what's new with my Little Man.

Happy 3 months! Tired after a long day outside.


Bungisngis



He loves to bubble bath.
And nagkataon pang I took this shot while he was peeing.


Bagong ligo


Gavin invades Mommy's bed


He loves watching TV, specifically RUGRATS.



Di ako pinapansin whenever his cartoon is on TV.


Holding his bottle



Trying hard dumapa


With Sophie's Little Bear - the bear's wearing his small clothes


How he looks with a cap on


With his "Duck-Duck" mittens


Kulitan time with Mommy


Mommy's face puno na ng laway


Click HERE to watch him in action while he tries to make a conversation with Mommy
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Your 2-month-old's development: Week 4

Hands on
Your little one first discovered her hands a couple of weeks back, and now she's downright fascinated with them. Watch as she examines them, puts them in her mouth, and tries to suck on them.

Don't worry if your baby becomes a bit obsessed with her newly discovered digits: This form of self-comfort can be very soothing for your baby — and can possibly give you a little break, too.

Steady now
This week, when you go to pick up your baby, she may be able to lift her head and hold it up for several moments, or even longer, while lying on her back. When sitting with support, she should be able to hold her head steady and erect.

When she's on her stomach, you might see her lifting her head and chest to about 45 degrees as if she were doing mini-pushups. You can offer encouragement by sitting in front of her and dangling a toy.

For a fun game that also develops her neck muscles, place your baby on her back and slowly pull her up by her hands to a sitting position. Slowly ease her back down, and repeat. She should be able to hold her head in line with the rest of her body as it's pulled up.

Your baby may be ready for a jogging stroller at 4 months, but stick to smooth pavement for now. Running trails will be too bouncy for her at this point, unless she can hold her head up well and is able to sit up. When her head is steady, she may be ready for a backpack with good support and a headrest.

Reading 101
Reading to your baby, even at this young age, will pay off. Hearing you read helps your baby develop an ear for the cadence of language. Varying the pitch of your voice, using accents, and singing will make the connection between you and your baby that much more interesting.

If she looks the other way or loses interest while you're reading, just try something else or give her time to rest. Take your cue from her responses.

You'll find plenty of good books to read to your baby — such as Goodnight Moon, Good Night Gorilla, and The Big Red Barn. Choose board books that have large, bright pictures and simple text — or even wordless books that have pictures for you to narrate. At this point you needn't be slavish to age guidelines. Books designed for older children can captivate a baby if they have clear, crisp images and bright colors.

You can even read out loud to your child from something written for adult ears — try reading from the newspaper, your favorite novel, or a magazine. Whether it's Shakespeare or the latest bestseller, if you enjoy reading it, your baby will like hearing the rhythms of your voice.

Source: Baby Center

Gavin's Big Leap to Solid Food

Today, Gavin had his first non-dairy meal today. I bought him a bottle of Beech Nut bananas (Stage 1) and he enjoyed eating it. Next week, we'll be trying applesauce or peach. But I was also thinking of preparing Gavin's food myself, like what I did when Jenna was a baby. I used to boil potatoes and mash them in rice with chicken broth and Jenna loved it compared to Gerber or Cerelac. Anyway, if I find the time, I might do that since those bottled baby food are expensive compared to home-made food.

So here are his pictures

Gavin's First Subo


Read my bib: I LOVE MY BIG SISTER!


Though he looked disgusted, he's just annoyed that the spoon didn't land directly in his mouth.


Nasarapan na siya, naduduling na sa kakatingin sa spoon


Watch him eat in action.

Your 2-month-old's development: Week 3

Smooth operator
He's no Fred Astaire yet, but your little one's movements are getting a bit more coordinated. You'll notice that the jerky arm and leg movements of his newborn days have given way to smoother, more circular motions, especially when he's watching people.

Give your baby enough space to stretch and move his arms and legs. Lay a blanket on the floor and let him move as he pleases. These movements can help your baby strengthen and tone his developing muscles. On his tummy, he'll start to push off with his legs — the first step in getting on the move.

Sound sleep advice
Whether you envision your little one sleeping independently in a crib at an early age or sharing a family bed in the coming years, a soothing and predictable bedtime routine will help your child nod off and get the rest he needs. And it's not too early to start.

Your routine can include rocking, singing, a bath, a bedtime story, cuddling with a transitional object (such as a soft blanket or stuffed animal), being carried around the house and saying goodnight to each room — whatever makes sense for your family. The ritual will evolve as your child gets older.

"Hello, my name is..."
At this age, your baby should be open to making friends with babies and adults alike. You may notice that he smiles when he sees anyone come in the room or holds out his arms when someone wants to hold him.

Now's a good time to introduce your baby to sitters or other people who might be looking after him later on. Have potential caregivers come over and spend time with you and your baby. Later on, he may be consumed by stranger anxiety, making a simple introduction seem impossible.

Do remember that babies have different temperaments and some are less open to new people than others. If your baby doesn't welcome someone new with open arms, be patient, hold him close, and reintroduce him. It may just take some time. Familiar surroundings will help introductions go more smoothly.

Source: Baby Center