Activities for a 3-Month-Old Baby

At three months, hands become fascinating. Reaching, grasping, and stronger tummy time take center stage, along with giggly social play that builds attention.

33 activities for this age: all screen-free, most need no toys at all.

Physical (11)

Physical

Balloon Ankle Kick

1–3 months

Physical

Blanket Tug-of-War

2–5 months

Physical

Hands-to-Mouth Play

2–3 months

Physical

Supported Standing Bounce

2–3 months

Physical

Assisted Rolling

2–3 months

Physical

Hands-Together Discovery

2–4 months

Physical

Lap Surfing

2–4 months

Physical

Tummy Surfboard

2–4 months

Physical

Tripod Sitting Practice

2–4 months

Physical

Toy Transfer Practice

2–4 months

Physical

Tummy Time Spinning

2–4 months

Sensory (11)

Sensory

Calm Jar Ocean

1–3 months

Sensory

Squeaky Toy Surprise

2–3 months

Sensory

Foot Rattles

2–4 months

Sensory

Play Gym Exploration

2–4 months

Sensory

Ice Painting on Tray

2–6 months

Sensory

Jello Sensory Tray

2–6 months

Sensory

Stroller Nature Walk

2–4 months

Sensory

Musical Rattle Shake

2–4 months

Sensory

Bubble Watching

2–4 months

Sensory

Pot Lid Cymbal Crash

3–6 months

Sensory

Sensory Rice Bin

3–6 months

Cognitive (8)

Cognitive

Kitchen Sound Tour

1–3 months

Cognitive

Upside Down Peek-a-Boo

1–3 months

Cognitive

Sound Imitation

2–3 months

Cognitive

Animal Sounds

2–3 months

Cognitive

Blanket Pull

2–4 months

Cognitive

Contrast Book Time

2–4 months

Cognitive

Story Time with Voices

2–4 months

Cognitive

Raspberry Blowing

2–4 months

Emotional (3)

Emotional

Tickle Anticipation

2–3 months

Emotional

Goodnight Ritual

2–3 months

Emotional

Pat-a-Cake

2–4 months