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At 2 months old, your baby is starting to become more aware of their surroundings and may even begin to communicate with you in their own way. Here are some of the key developmental milestones you can expect to see during this stage:
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Physical Development
During the second month, your baby’s physical development will continue to progress rapidly. They will start to gain more control over their movements and will have better head control. Your baby may also begin to push up with their arms while lying on their stomach and may even start to roll over.
Additionally, your baby’s hand-eye coordination will improve, and they will start to reach for objects with greater accuracy. They may also begin to grasp objects and bring them to their mouth.
Social and Emotional Development
At 2 months old, your baby will start to become more social and may begin to smile at familiar faces. They will also start to communicate with you in their own way, such as cooing or making other sounds.
Your baby may also start to develop a sense of attachment to you and other caregivers. They may become upset when you leave the room and may begin to show signs of separation anxiety.
Cognitive Development
During the second month, your baby’s cognitive development will continue to progress rapidly. They will start to recognize familiar faces and may even begin to show a preference for certain people.
Your baby will also start to become more aware of their environment and may begin to become interested in toys and other objects. They may even start to track moving objects with their eyes.
Language Development
At 2 months old, your baby will start to communicate with you in their own way. They may begin to coo or make other sounds and may even start to mimic some of the sounds you make.
Your baby will also start to become more responsive to your voice and may even turn their head towards you when you speak.
Sleep Development
During the second month, your baby’s sleep patterns may start to become more regular. They may sleep for longer stretches at night, although they will still wake up frequently to feed.
It’s important to establish a bedtime routine and to make sure that your baby is sleeping in a safe and comfortable environment.
Feeding Development
At 2 months old, your baby will still be primarily consuming breast milk or formula. They may start to eat slightly larger amounts of milk at each feeding and may begin to go longer between feedings.
It’s important to make sure that your baby is getting enough to eat and is gaining weight appropriately. Talk to your pediatrician if you have any concerns.
Conclusion
During the second month of life, your baby’s development will continue to progress rapidly in all areas. Keep in mind that all babies develop at their own pace, so don’t worry if your baby isn’t hitting all of these milestones exactly.
Continue to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your baby, and make sure to talk to your pediatrician if you have any concerns about your baby’s development.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should my 2-month-old baby weigh?
On average, a 2-month-old baby weighs between 9 and 13 pounds.
When should my 2-month-old baby start to smile?
Most 2-month-old babies will start to smile socially at familiar faces.
How often should I be feeding my 2-month-old baby?
Most 2-month-old babies will need to be fed every 2-3 hours.
When should my 2-month-old baby start to roll over?
While some babies may begin to roll over at 2 months old, most babies do not begin to roll over until around 4-6 months old.
When should I be concerned about my 2-month-old baby’s development?
If you have concerns about your baby’s development, it’s important to talk to your pediatrician. They can help determine if there are any underlying issues and can provide guidance on how to address them.