2 Months

What Most Babies Do by This Age


Social

  • Calms down when spoken to or picked up
  • Looks at your face
  • Seems happy to see you when you walk up to her
  • Smiles when you talk to or smile at her

Problem Solving

  • Watches you as you move
  • Turns their head from side to side to hear sounds

Language and Communication

  • Makes sounds other than crying
  • Reacts to loud sounds

Movement

  • Holds head up when on tummy
  • Moves both arms and both legs
  • Opens hands briefly

Tips and Activities: What You Can Do for Your 2 month old


As your baby’s first teacher, you can help his or her learning and brain development. Try these simple tips and activities in a safe way. Talk with your baby’s doctor and teachers if you have questions or for more ideas on how to help your baby’s development.

  • Respond positively to your baby. Act excited, smile, and talk to him when he makes sounds. This teaches him to take turns “talking” back and forth in conversation.
  • Talk, read, and sing to your baby to help her develop and understand language.
  • Spend time cuddling and holding your baby. This will help him feel safe and cared for. You will not spoil your baby by holding or responding to him.

Developmental Milestones