Three-month-old babies also should have enough upper-body strength to support their head and chest with their arms while lying on their stomach and enough lower body strength to stretch out their legs and kick. As you watch your baby, you should see some early signs of hand-eye coordination.

What should a 3 month old baby be doing?

Three-month-old babies also should have enough upper-body strength to support their head and chest with their arms while lying on their stomach and enough lower body strength to stretch out their legs and kick. As you watch your baby, you should see some early signs of hand-eye coordination.

What limitations does a person with Down syndrome have?

Hip problems and risk of dislocation. Long-term (chronic) constipation problems. Sleep apnea (because the mouth, throat, and airway are narrowed in children with Down syndrome) Teeth that appear later than normal and in a location that may cause problems with chewing.

Is TV bad for autism?

Television. If your kids are glued to the screen, this does not mean that they’ll develop autism. It’s a tenuous link at best and certainly doesn’t mean TV is a proven cause! That said, if your child is diagnosed with autism, experts do recommend limiting screen time and encouraging reading and play instead.

How long do people with Down syndrome live?

1. Today the average lifespan of a person with Down syndrome is approximately 60 years. As recently as 1983, the average lifespan of a person with Down syndrome was 25 years. The dramatic increase to 60 years is largely due to the end of the inhumane practice of institutionalizing people with Down syndrome.

Can a person with Down syndrome have a normal life?

Most kids with Down syndrome will live a normal life Although they will experience learning and developmental delays — and possibly health problems — children born with Down syndrome can grow up to be independent.

Does Down syndrome affect IQ?

Down syndrome does affect IQ, a measure of intelligence. Still, most people with the syndrome have an IQ in a mildly to moderately-low range.

What is living with Down syndrome like?

It’s the extra chromosome that can cause certain physical characteristics (such as short stature and an upward slant to the eyes) and speech and developmental delays. Still, people with Down syndrome are a lot like you: They are unique people with strengths and talents.

Can you marry a person with Down syndrome?

Two people with Down syndrome can’t be married, or those two people will lose their benefits.