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Congratulations on making it to the second month of your baby’s exciting journey! At one month old development milestones were only limited as your baby has just started out.This month, you can see a lot of growth in your baby, not only physically and cognitively but also in their social and emotional skills. Since this is new for both you and your baby, it is quite natural to be concerned and curious to know how your baby is progressing and what are things to do with two month old in the coming days.
Our goal is to provide you with scientific and statistical resources from the 300,000+ user base of babies in 0-3 years on the BabyG App. We help you track and measure your baby’s progress among 1000s of other babies who are at the same stage. One such helpful tool is babies milestone tracker with reports which will make this easier.You can seek answers for any query, big or small from our expert led BabyG team via our 24x7 chat support available on the app.
Note: In the case of premature babies, the baby’s ability to achieve the milestones is calculated from the due date, not from the birth date.
Completion Rate on BabyG App: 96% Babies
Importance: This milestone is essential for the motor development of your baby.
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
This is a major milestone, and everything from little to no movement is troublesome. If your baby seems floppy, they might have muscle weakness, which could be a symptom of hypotonia. Observe the pattern of movement in your baby's arms and legs. If there is a consistent pattern of being floppy or peculiar, seek medical advice from your pediatrician.
Completion Rate on BabyG App: 90% Babies
Importance: If your baby is able to achieve this milestone, it means they are on track to develop their thoracic spine and neck muscles. It also means they are able to develop their shoulder girdle at a steady pace. These are things that help your baby support the head on the neck and they’ll only learn to do other things with it only if they can keep it upright.
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
Infant head lag, aka not being able to hold up their head, is not serious until 3-4 months of age. So if your baby hasn't hit this milestone until now, it is completely normal. Atypical movements that require immediate attention for pediatricians include floppy or droopy heads when lifted or during the pull-to-sit maneuver.
Completion Rate on BabyG App: 90% babies
Importance: This is one of the crucial developmental milestones for 2 month old which indicates a baby's visual development. If your baby isn't making eye contact and observing things, then there could be troubles with visions which should be discussed with your pediatrician right away.
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
Hitting this milestone is important because lack of observation can point toward vision impairment. Observation is also a key skill for developing focus in babies.
Completion rate on BabyG App: 75% babies
Importance: Palmar grasp lays the foundation for voluntary actions to pick up and hold objects. Only if it reduces and completely disappears by six months will your child be able to improve their fine motor skills.
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
The palmar grasp weakens only with time so if your baby still shows signs of a strong palmar grasp, you don't have to be worried.
Completion rate on BabyG App: 89% babies
Importance: Being able to bring hands up to their mouths and near their faces shows that muscular development is on track. Apart from this, they are also advancing their neurological reflexes.
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
It’s best to talk to your pediatrician about developmental delays if you notice that your baby has not achieved this milestone yet.
Completion Rate on BabyG App: 84% Babies
Importance: This milestone is important to understand if your baby has started developing their eye muscles. If there is no eye contact at all, it may indicate vision impairment.
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
Since two-month- olds haven't fully developed their eye muscles, it is normal to see their eyes wander or cross while trying to track an object. You should definitely talk to your pediatrician if they don't make any eye contact with you or the object which is a problem as your baby may have trouble with eyes or even show signs of autism.
This is an effective activity to complete the “Holds Head Upright” milestone which challenges your baby to keep their head upright. Babies don’t really like tummy time because their muscles have only started to develop,and they may cry due to this. Start small and lay them on their tummy for only a few minutes. Over time, they will have better neck control and fully achieve this milestone.
Frequency: Couple of times everyday, for a few weeks
You can help your baby achieve the “Reduced Palmar Grasp” milestone using this activity. Choose a brightly colored rattle or toy that has thick handles and try placing it in your baby's palm. Your baby will be able to develop their palmar grasp beyond their natural curls by opening and closing their little palms.
Frequency: Once a day for 2-3 weeks
Frequency: Once a day for 2-3 weeks
If you find it difficult to do any of these activities you can check out video activities for your baby on the BabyG app.
Completion rate on BabyG App: 94% Babies
Importance: Sensory activities such as blowing air is a great way to develop your little one’s brain and give them a picture of different types of sensations.
Complete Rate on BabyG App: 91% Babies
Importance: Sensory play makes your baby more curious about the world around them and they will be able to differentiate more sensations.
Completion Rate on BabyG: 87 % Babies
Importance: A normal plantar reflex shows the absence of any metabolic dysfunction or improper functioning of the neuromuscular system. The plantar reflex is very important for the baby's motor skills.
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
The plantar reflex shows that your baby’s spinal cord and nervous system are working fine. The absence of it should be reported to your pediatrician immediately.
Completion Rate on BabyG App: 91% Babies
Importance: The Moro reflex plays an important role in the proper functioning of the nervous system. Without this reflex in your baby's developmental stages, it might signal neurological damage, muscular weakness, or congenital malformation.
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
If you don't see signs of moro reflex, you should raise the concern with your pediatrician. This is a vital reflex that allows healthcare professionals to diagnose any abnormalities in your baby early on.
Completion Rate on BabyG App: 80% Babies
Importance: This milestone is essential for improving your baby’s attention and focus, which will help them develop their eyesight.
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
If your baby doesn't seem interested then chances are they are tired from overstimulation. Don't worry, you can try some other time to see if they respond. Again this is a milestone that they will achieve once they strengthen their eyesight which will happen over time.
Cognitive milestone can be achieved by doing 2 month old baby brain development activities such as
Frequency: 3-4 times during the week
Frequency: A few times to confirm the development
Frequency: Make this part of their daily routine
Getting a smile from your little one could be the best start to your day and 2 months old will give you that for sure. The gradual development of these skills right from birth lays the foundation for strong social and emotional skills needed later on, from making friends to being able to connect with people.
Completion Rate on BabyG App: 90% Babies
Importance: It is very important for parents to talk to their babies for social and emotional growth milestones. Parentese, which is also called baby talk, is necessary to instill a sense of security and comfort in your little one.
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
You should check if the reason they aren’t responding to you is due to a lack of hearing. If your baby seems irritated and has colic, speak to your pediatrician to understand any underlying cause. Once they are at ease and feel secure around you they’ll surely give you that cute smile.
Completion Rate on BabyG App: 89% Babies
Importance: Studies show that there is a strong correlation between the emotional bond between parents and baby and its positive effects on long-term mental health. Try to converse with your baby early on and develop a bond. While this may be instinctive for mothers, fathers might need to make a bit of an effort.
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
It is okay if your baby doesn't completely recognize you at this point in time because they haven't completely developed their hearing and sight. If your baby doesn't recognise you by six months of age, raise your concerns with a pediatrician right away.
Completion Rate on BabyG App: 84%
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
Your baby has only started using their fingers and hands and it may take a couple more weeks to reach this level of dexterity. So it's completely fine if they aren’t able to achieve it yet.
Your baby can complete “Responds to soft touch” using this technique.The best way to reach these milestones is by talking to and lovingly touching your baby as much as possible. It helps you strengthen the bond and encourages them to respond to you.
Frequency: Everyday
You can try this activity to complete the “Recognises familiar people” milestone. For them to get used to someone, you should try talking to your baby using certain expressions and exaggerating introductions like using high pitch and showing excitement on face while introducing your aunt or grandma. You can try phrases like “See who’s here? This is your aunt and she’s so much fun”. Babies learn from you and if you show a positive response while meeting someone then your baby will also follow your lead.
Frequency: As much as you can
Your baby at 2 months old has started to get a little grip on things going around them and wants to respond to them. These milestones help kickstart your baby’s language and communicative abilities, so it's important to nurture them.
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Importance: This milestone reassures you that your baby isn't having any hearing or vision problems.
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
If your baby doesn't complete this milestone, you should check if they get startled by loud sounds and if they can track an object placed in front of them. If they fail these, then raise a concern with your pediatrician.
Completion Rate on BabyG: 83% Babies
Importance: This milestone assures you that your baby has no vision or hearing problems.
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
As long as you know that your baby gets startled by music and other noises you should be fine. This is a milestone that is achieved over time.
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Importance: Cooing, babbling, or making related noises is important as they are learning to communicate with you. By exercising facial muscles, that are developing muscles which will help them start talking later on.
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
If your baby hasn't made these sounds yet, then it’s completely okay. They’ll catch up in no time if you encourage them by talking. However, they should do so within four to five months, so keep an eye out for it.
Completion Rate On BabyG App: 73% Babies
Importance: Your baby is doing great with their hearing and is learning how to be alert and observant.
What if my baby does not complete this milestone?
Your baby is still in the nascent stage of developing their hearing so chances are they are not interested in the sound or cannot differentiate unfamiliar sounds. It is completely okay if your baby hasn’t achieved this milestone yet.
Frequency: Make this a part of their daily routine
Frequency: A couple of times a day for few weeks
Frequency: A couple of times a day for few weeks
Here’s a comprehensive list of growth measurements to track your baby’s weight, height and head circumference at 2 months, as these are important indicators of your baby’s health.
Average weight for 2 month boy: 5.6 kg/ 12.3 pounds/ 197 ounce
Average weight for 2 month girl: 5.1 kg/ 11.2 pounds/ 179 ounce
Average height for 2 month boy: 58.4 cm
Average height for 2 month girl: 57.1 cm
Average head circumference for 2 month boy: 35.9 cm
Average head circumference for 2 month girl: 35.2cm
2 month baby sleep hours are approximately 15.5 hours. Which is a lot, with each sleep cycle lasting between 1-2 hours. Although their sleep patterns are short and erratic, ensure that they get 7-8 hours of sleep during the day and night.
The best markers of a good feeding schedule are healthy weight gain and diaper changes. Your baby should weigh in the range mentioned above and have 6-7 diaper changes a day. For definitive guidance, here is the two month old feeding schedule.
Breastfed babies: 6-10 feedings per day, each feed of 10-20 minutes
Formula-fed babies: 3-4 ounces (90-120 mL), 6-8 feedings per day
2 months is the first time your baby starts to demonstrate more voluntary movements which lays the foundation for many such activities like holding onto toys, moving their body and so much more.
Between feeding and sleeping, you won't get much time to nudge your baby in the right direction for achieving milestones but when you do, you need to utilize the time for completing the crucial milestones, such as holding their head upright, recognising voices, observing face, etc.
One of the simplest ways to kickstart growth at 2 months is by frequently talking to them. Understanding the poop, pee and sleep patterns can tell a lot about your baby and logging them would be surely helpful. You can use a milestone tracker to identify any developmental delay and even if they are, there isn't anything that a little activity cant solve.
All of this is provided in the BabyG app in a super easy way for every parent to give their baby the best start. If at any point in time, you feel overwhelmed you can try joining a moms group to talk to people who are in the same boat as you.
Wondering what’s ahead of this exciting journey? Check out 3 month old milestones to know all about the next step in your baby’s progress.
This is quite normal, as they haven't learned how to coordinate their arms and legs yet due to rapid neurological development in their bodies.
Most babies are able to recognize their parents, but some may take time to differentiate you from other people.
3-4 ounces of feed is a good amount for healthy weight gain in 2 month old babies.
For a breastfed baby, not pooping for a few days is normal. However, it isn't normal for a formula-fed baby to not poop. It means they could be constipated.
Lack of eye contact, not fixating on moving objects, or no response to startling sounds could be some of the early markers of autism in a 2 month old baby.
For 2 month olds, their feeding schedule should be Breastfed babies: 6-10 feedings per day, each feed of 10-20 minutes. Formula-fed babies: 3-4 ounces (90-120 mL), 6-8 feedings per day.
Breast milk or formula is enough to provide your baby with all the nutrients. It’s advised against starting solids at this age, and you should wait until they are 6 months old.
3-4 ounces is the recommended feeding amount for 2 month old babies.
Feed them at least 6-8 times a day, with each feed lasting 10-20 minutes.
Start slow with at least 5 minutes per session and gradually increase according to your baby's comfort.
Since they have only begun developing their neurological pathways, jittery arms and legs are normal.
It could be because your baby has a poor appetite or isn’t nursing properly. Visit a lactation consultant for the best way to tackle this problem.
Since they are still transitioning from the womb to the world, it is necessary for them to get 16 hours of sleep, which is a major part of development in young babies.
They should get around 15.5 or 16 hours of sleep a day for healthy development.
This could be because of a blocked tear duct, and it will resolve on its own in the coming month.
It is usually 2 to 3 hours in most babies before they wake up to eat again, but it can differ in babies.
1. Tries to maintain head upright for a few seconds but head control is still weak. 2. Moves hands and feet up and down but mostly in a random manner. 3. Lifts hands and legs and moves them in a random manner. 4. Stares and observes faces close to them with interest. 5. Takes hands to mouth and touches face features with hands. 6. Starts to develop eye control by tracking the horizontal movement of a toy in front. 7. Hands stay open for longer periods now and Palmar reflex has started to reduce by the end of the second month.
Your baby will be considered a newborn until they are 2-3 years old.
They can see everything except vibrant colors. Their vision is pretty fuzzy, with only colors such as black, white, gray, or any other contrasting one.
This is quite normal, as they have just started developing their salivary glands and are in the early stages of self exploration with their mouths.
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