basic eSENSES

as my baby Alonso is turning 3 months old this Saturday, i noticed that he is becoming more attuned with his 5 senses. here is a list of some of his favorites or things that enhances his senses:

SIGHT

• he loves looking at our wall clock in the bedroom. it fascinates him to watch the red second hand moves


• the aircon unit in the living area catches his attention everytime. maybe wondering what is inside the box?


• he loves chandeliers even w/o the bulbs turned on. the shapes fascinates him.


• before he sleeps, he talks to the yellow curtain in the bedroom and seems to enjoy the shadow made by it too


• he enjoys looking at himself in the mirror or in the digicam


• mirrors - his eyes widened with amazement


• mommy and daddy's faces - always bring a smile to his face

SMELL

• not yet well developed but he loves snuggling to mommy even when i'm all filthy and smelly (hehe, baby knows best)


• milk perhaps?

HEARING

• stops crying when he hears the juggle of the milk in the bottle


• he will mimic my munching or will make smacking sounds when he hears me eating or the sound of the plates and utensils


• somehow, the ringing tones pacify him


• he prefers high pitched voice than the low one


• he loves mommy's singing and story telling

TASTE

• milk is definitely his cup of tea, breastmilk or formula milk, it doesn't matter


• he loves nibbling - his fingers, whole hand, his arm, my finger, my shirt, Tigger's ear


• daddy is trying to put food into his mouth, he will open his mouth and try to put out his tongue (sorry baby, too early for weaning yet)

TOUCH

• he can grasp the rattle or his clothing or hold my arm


• can hold two hands together


• i love it when he touches my finger


• he will put both his hands on the bottle when feeding (smart huh?)

well, so far, so good. my baby's developmental milestones are here to progress...