How to Entertain a 3 Month Old Baby
If you’re sitting with your wide-awake little one, wondering how to entertain a 3 month old baby when they’re suddenly alert for longer stretches, you’re in good company. At this stage, your baby’s becoming more curious by the day — but they still rely on you to show them the world in bite-sized, baby-friendly chunks.
The good news? Keeping a 3 month old entertained doesn’t require fancy gadgets or hours of planning. It’s about simple, sensory-rich moments that build their development and strengthen your bond.
Why Play Matters at 3 Months
At around 12 weeks, your baby’s brain is making millions of new connections every second. They’re starting to:
👀 Focus on objects and faces more clearly
🖐️ Move their arms and legs with a bit more control
👂 Tune into sounds and rhythms
This means every little interaction — a smile, a song, a splash of colour — feeds into their growing understanding of the world. Which is why finding simple, sensory-rich activities makes such a difference.
Easy (and Actually Fun) Ways to Entertain Your 3 Month Old
Here are some tried-and-tested ways to keep your baby engaged (without you losing your mind):
✨ Face time (not the app!) – Babies LOVE faces. Stick out your tongue, make silly noises, pull funny expressions — they’re learning communication every time you do.
✨ High contrast toys & books – Black-and-white patterns or bold colours are easiest for your baby to see at this stage, and they help strengthen visual development.
✨ Sing & move – Don’t worry if you’re off-key. Your voice is your baby’s favourite sound, and adding movement (gentle swaying or bouncing) supports their vestibular development.
✨ Sensory play – Let your baby feel different textures (soft scarf, crinkly paper, cool spoon). These little experiments boost their brain power and fine motor skills.
✨ Storytime – Yes, even now! Reading aloud helps your baby tune into rhythm, tone, and language patterns. (And bonus: it’s never too early to fall in love with books!)
Why Adventure Babies is the Perfect Next Step
Of course, you can do all this at home… but sometimes it feels a bit repetitive when you’re singing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” for the 87th time. That’s where we come in.
At Adventure Babies, we combine storytelling, sensory play, music, and movement in ways that are designed by trained leaders to match your baby’s stage of development. Plus, you’ll be surrounded by other parents who totally get what it’s like — so you’re building your baby’s brain and your support network at the same time.
So when you’re wondering how to entertain a 3 month old baby, the answer might just be: come and join the adventure.
👉 Find your nearest class here.
Extra Resource for Parents
For more on why play is so important in the first year, check out this high-authority guide from the NHS on your baby’s development — it’s full of great, evidence-based advice (and we love that it backs up what we do in class).
