Infant Milestones and Care: By 2 Months
Infant Milestones and Care: By 2 MonthsAs your baby grows, they will have a lot of “firsts”—their first smile, first laugh, first steps. These are calleddevelopmental milestones. And they can help tell you if your baby is healthy and growing up well.Keep in mind, milestones are not fixed. All babies develop at their own pace. But by knowing the milestones,you can spot a problem early if it arises. Follow this checklist to recognize milestones.By 2 months of age, most babies will do the following. Respond to you by: Smiling at you or calming downwhen you talk; Looking at your face; Or watching you move.DO: Make different sounds besides crying, such as babbling.DO: React to things in their environment, such as briefly looking at a toy or flinching at a loud noise.DO: Hold up their head when on their stomach.DO NOT: Wait to talk with your child’s healthcare provider if your baby does not do these things. Also note ifyour baby: Does not follow moving objects with their eyes; Does not open their hands; Or has trouble movingboth arms and legs.These could be signs of a delay in development. Your child’s healthcare provider can test your baby’s progress.In most cases, missing a milestone turns out not to be a problem. But being vigilant can help you act on anyconcerns quickly, follow this checklist to make sure your baby grows up healthy and happy.Page 1 ofThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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