Your baby now recognizes the faces of his caregivers, smiles, chuckles and is happy about many things in his environment. Development at a glance (3 to 4 months):
At 3 to 4 months of age, babies undergo a plethora of new developments as they continue to explore their skills and behavior. Here are some important milestones and developments typical for babies this age:
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Motor skills: Babies become stronger and more dexterous during this time. Many can hold their head longer and turn from their stomach to their back and vice versa. Some may even make their first attempts to sit up while lying on their stomach.
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Grasping and manipulating: Hand-eye coordination continues to improve, and babies can reach and hold objects more specifically. They also begin to move and explore objects between their fingers.
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Communication: Babies become more and more active in their communication during this time. They may start making more sounds, such as squeaking, gurgling, and babbling. They will also begin to respond more to your voice and may try to imitate it.
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Social Interaction: Babies will begin to be more interested in their surroundings and the people around them. They may smile when they see familiar faces and begin to interact with others through eye contact, smiles, and sounds.
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Exploration of the environment: Babies become more and more curious about their surroundings. They can start exploring and examining toys and other objects around them. They will also begin to observe and respond to their surroundings more closely.
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Sleep patterns: Your baby's sleep patterns may evolve, and many babies begin to sleep through longer periods. You may also develop more consistent sleep schedules and wake up less frequently during the night.
It is important to note that each baby develops individually and reaches milestones at their own pace.
The AwariBox Kari
The AwariKids Box Kari was developed so that your child can explore and learn as much as possible with their mouth, eyes and hands during this phase. While his personality is already developing and his social awareness is growing. In this box you will find great toys for this exciting development phase, such as a gripping ball, an innovative baby mirror and two different Montessori wooden rattles.
The AwariBox Kari
- Stimulates the use of both hemispheres of the brain
- Promotes language and oral motor skills
- Refines eye-hand coordination
- Stimulates the sense of hearing
The gripping ball
What?
The organic cotton grasping ball with integrated bell rattle was developed to support your baby's development. The 12 soft pads can serve as handles for your child and are therefore adapted to the size of baby hands.
Why?
By holding the ball, your baby's hand muscles are strengthened and their eyesight is trained. Handling the ball promotes gripping ability and dexterity, as well as eye-hand coordination. As soon as your child starts throwing the ball, he or she will be motivated to move, to get after the ball and to catch it, which will also train gross motor skills and activate autonomy and initiative.
How?
Place the grasping ball close to your baby. At first, your child will probably examine the ball extensively; the different fabric patterns and colors will fascinate them. In the next step, your child can take the ball in their hands. The pleasant feel of the gripping ball invites your child to feel the ball extensively. The integrated bell gives your child an additional exciting auditory stimulus. The ball will accompany you for many months as it can be used in a variety of ways and is very interesting for children thanks to its innovative design.
The gripping toy/teething ring “Leaf”
What?
Due to its material (food-grade silicone), the grasping toy/teething ring is particularly flexible, soft and break-proof, making it ideal for gently massaging the gums when your child begins to teethe. It is very easy to clean; you can either boil it or put it in the dishwasher.
Why?
The grasping toy is easy to grasp and hold, promoting hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. When your child starts teething, the grasping toy becomes a teether. Because it alleviates the pressure exerted by the small teeth, it also prepares your child for speaking and nerves for food textures.
How?
Give your child the grasping toy/teething ring and your child will gradually examine and explore the grasping toy extensively. Thanks to its child-friendly shape and low weight, your child will be able to hold the grasping toy easily and safely. When your child starts teething, this is also ideal as a teething ring and can be placed in the refrigerator before use to numb the unpleasant feeling.
Interlock discs
What?
The interlock discs made of FSC-certified wood are an absolute classic among Montessori materials and ideal as one of your baby's first toys.
Why?
Through targeted gripping, your child will continually develop their fine motor skills in a playful way, while eye-hand coordination is also promoted. The coordination of both hands is also trained when your child holds the discs
Switch hands back and forth. It will also be a great sense of achievement for your child when they manage to fit the slices together for the first time.
How?
The discs are exactly the right size for your baby's hands. Put the discs within reach of your child. The size encourages your child to explore the discs extensively (with their hands, with their mouth). Also, it will gradually begin to switch discs between the left and right hands. And so gradually bring the movement of the two hands together. You can always show him how to put them together, your child will do the same later.
The maracas rattle
What?
The Maracas rattles are made from sustainable wood and are ideally adapted to the size of baby hands. As soon as the rattle is shaken, a pleasant crackling sound is produced.
How?
The first step is to take the rattle in your hand, move it and your child can listen to the sound of the rattle. In the next step you can place the rattle within easy reach of your child. He will explore the rattle extensively and will quickly understand that it can also make noises. Your baby finds noises particularly interesting at this age, the Maracas rattle will attract your child's attention and inspire him.
Why?
Early musical education can take place here. Your child's sense of hearing is stimulated by the audative stimulus. Your child's attention will automatically be drawn to this rattle, as well as promoting fine motor skills by grasping the rattle and training hand-eye coordination as they move the rattle back and forth.
Black and white mirror set
What?
The mirror set includes a mirror and twelve different motifs. These are not designed with too much detail so are ideal for babies of this age. The special thing about this set is the mirror; your child will love looking at themselves in it.
How?
You can easily place the fold-out mirror set in front of your child or hang it on the wall (e.g. next to the changing table), but you can also easily hang it on the car seat. You can also fold it up and place it so that you can place it in front of your child. It is versatile and perfect for on the go. Your child will love looking at themselves in the mirror. At first you can look at it together and talk to your baby. You will see that your child will be very enthusiastic about both reflections.
Why?
The mirror game promotes sensory development because your baby's senses are stimulated. The individual black and white images awaken your child's curiosity and support neurobiological development. Explain to your baby what is shown in the pictures, thereby laying the foundation for future language development and strengthening your bond in a playful way.
Black and white mittens
What?
The black and white mittens are made from 100% organic cotton and are particularly comfortable to wear for your baby.
How?
Put the mittens on your baby, on the one hand they will warm your child's hands, on the other hand your child will be very fascinated by the patterns and contrasts.
Why?
The mittens are not only a visual eye-catcher, but also promote your child's eyesight. Because this is not yet fully developed, it primarily perceives contrasts, which is why the mittens are perfect for this stage of your baby's development. They also protect your baby from accidentally scratching themselves.
The crackling bag
What?
The crackling bag for babies is a toy that... Cotton is made and contains a filling that produces crackling noises. When the baby moves or squeezes the bag, it creates a crackling sound that attracts the baby's attention and promotes their sensory development.
How?
Give your baby the crackling bag in his hand, he will immediately start to explore it extensively - the auditory stimulus makes it even more exciting. It is suitable for cuddling because it is very soft. You can also put these in your child's stroller without hesitation; your child will be very happy with them.
Why?
Your child feels their way through the world, which makes the crackling bag particularly interesting as it offers an additional auditory stimulus. Later, your child can put things in the crinkle bag, which also promotes your child's fine motor skills.
We hope you have fun with the products and here's a little insight into the next box ;)
We want to accompany you on this exciting journey and support you with our toys and educational materials <3
