Only two months in the world: what a child should be able to do

It is an amazing, wonder-filled, and educational experience to welcome a newborn into the world. New parents may find the rapid changes and development that babies go through in their first two months of life to be both fascinating and overwhelming. You can better support your child’s growth and strengthen your relationship with them if you are aware of what they are capable of at this early age.

Your baby is learning new skills at an incredible rate and starting to make sense of their environment at the age of two months. These early months are critical for setting the stage for later milestones, from their first social smiles to beginning to control their movements. This can be a less stressful and more enjoyable time if you know what to expect.

The main developmental milestones for a two-month-old baby will be discussed in this article. We’ll examine the physical abilities, sensory experiences, and early social interactions that they ought to be capable of. Knowing these things will make you more aware of your baby’s needs and development and help you enjoy the little victories.

Opening the doors to a new world

The most crucial time for a child to adjust to new living circumstances has passed, marking the end of their first month of life. Now that this has passed, the baby has entered the second (and busiest) stage of development, marking the beginning of finally discernible changes to its physical characteristics and mental makeup.

A child’s development leaps significantly between the ages of one and two months. Its existence is noticeably different in every aspect.

For the baby, life starts to have purpose, and he makes an effort to express his interest in it. The child is a little afraid of his diversity and unknowability because he can already see the world around him in all its colors.

Mom is an island of safety; the infant knows this and responds to her presence consciously. Mom will frequently just press the baby against her and gently lull him to sleep.

If the child suffers from colic and is anxious, try to help him naturally instead of rushing to use medications that interfere with the functions of an underdeveloped stomach. View the online lecture on "soft tummy" here.

For the time being, though, the infant only recognizes its mother among the others. At two months old, the child’s development is still such that he does not categorize those in their immediate vicinity as "his own" or "strangers." The child is not afraid of anyone and readily embraces everyone in his arms.

And the child has grown

For the majority of relatives, the child’s height and weight are nearly the most significant markers by which they track his development. Monthly measurements are made of these parameters during the first year of life.

1. At two months, the baby is actively gaining weight and as a result, his gain during this period is the greatest, compared to other months. On average, the baby should gain 800 g and, in total with the first month, be 1400 g heavier than at birth. With small weight gains, work on the mistakes in breastfeeding and establish breastfeeding, following the method from the course Secrets of Breastfeeding >>>
2. The second parameter by which the physical development of the child is checked at 2 months is his height. During this period, he should increase by 3 cm and in total the increase in height is about 6 cm. At the same time, other main indicators change – the volume of the chest and head, on average by 2 cm.
3. At two months, the baby still sleeps a lot (about 18 hours a day) and is attached to the breast (special attention should be paid to observing all the basic principles of breastfeeding), but he spends all the rest of his free time with maximum benefit and makes "seven-league strides" in his psychomotor development.

Verify that your child’s weight and height meet WHO (World Health Organization) guidelines by doing the following:

Babies are starting to acquire vital skills at the age of two months, which pave the way for their future development. At this early age, they should be able to follow moving objects with their eyes, raise their head momentarily while lying on their stomach, and exhibit their first social cues, such as smiles and coos. These skills are a reflection of their developing physical strength, developing sense of smell, and developing social skills—all significant developmental milestones in their early years.

Chart according to WHO, weight:

Chart according to WHO, height:

Obtain the following computation and the required resources (tables, video lessons, and cheat sheets) based on the child’s age:

Smile and wave

A young child uses his emotions to discover things about the world. It is crucial that his motor skill development proceeds at a normal pace and that his distinctive skills emerge each month. Delays in this area inevitably result in issues with mental growth.

Motor skills

A child’s reflexes gradually diminish during the second month of life and are replaced by conscious movements that are carried out in a more coordinated way, resulting in meaningful actions. They get louder.

• Muscle hypertonicity, typical for a newborn, finally disappears in the second month.

The child can now lie comfortably, arms out to the sides and legs straight. He can spread and raise his arms, and clench and unclench his fists. The infant acts very well on the changing table, moving his arms and legs at the same time.

• At 2 months, the child retains the skills of holding his breath and rhythmic movements of the limbs, designed for millions of years to ensure the survival of a child who accidentally fell into the water. But these reflexes should fade away, and are not the basis for teaching the child to swim in a pool or a large bath. More about newborn reflexes>>>.
• In the second month, the child continues to be bathed in a small bath, in a diaper, and with the addition of herbs.
• With proper carrying in your arms, by two months the baby"s back and neck muscles are well strengthened. He can hold his head upright on his own. This skill is not yet fully formed, so sometimes the baby"s head can fall back and needs to be supported.
• At the end of the second month, the baby no longer protests if he is placed on his tummy. When lying on his tummy, he can slightly lift his head and chest. Sometimes he can even lift his arms and legs and move them in the air, touching the surface only with his tummy. As a result of his body movements, the baby can slightly shift to the side. Find out when a baby starts crawling>>>
• How to properly develop a child, what games and toys to play with him, as well as the tricks of maternal art, see the online course My Favorite Baby>>>

Sensory organs

At two months old, a child’s psychomotor development is clearly improving. He gains control over his movements and gains the ability to draw crude conclusions from them.

1. At 2 months, the baby begins to actively grab everything that is within his reach.
2. Moreover, he already consciously reaches for objects, tries to catch them, hold them in his palm. These are the first attempts to perform a visual-grasping manipulation.

Even though this seems like a simple task, it is still very challenging for the child to complete. He must ascertain the direction of motion and the approximate distance to the object in order to grasp it. The baby is just starting to learn this technique in the second month.

1. But if the baby does not yet know how to take an object, then holding it firmly in his hands is what a child at 2 months should do quite confidently.

The baby will hold a rattle if you put it in his hand. He will quickly realize the connection between his movements and the sound’s appearance by watching them. The child will soon be deliberately rattling the toy.

1. A little later, by the end of the second month, the baby will be able to establish another sound pattern. The baby begins to understand that after he makes sounds, people come up to him and pick him up.

The baby reacts to sound stimuli most vividly in the second month of life.

He has good sound discrimination and direction following skills. The child freezes at the sound of any object, then turns his head in the appropriate direction. Further details on a newborn’s hearing development and timing

1. In addition, he can recognize the voices of people close to him and react to it accordingly.
2. Also, the baby at this age learns to observe objects. He tries to focus his gaze on bright things and can already look at them for a long time. More about when a child begins to see>>>
3. Begins to pay attention to moving objects. Concentratedly follows a toy with his gaze, moving in an arc in front of his face.

Emotional sphere

Parental satisfaction with a child’s emotional development at two months old is primarily focused on mental development. The baby starts attempting to make contact with the outside world during this time.

• The cutest thing a 2-month-old baby can do is smile. And he does it quite consciously, in response to his mother"s voice or someone"s cooing. Read also: When a baby begins to smile?>>>
• Moreover, sometimes you can even hear the baby laugh.
• In the second month, the baby shows interest in communication. He begins to make the first sounds: first only vowels, then «agu» or something similar. More about when a baby begins to coo>>>
• Another noticeable change in the development of a child in the 2nd month of life is the emergence of the ability to use facial expressions and intonations. In addition to a smile on his face, you can see how the baby frowns or wrinkles his nose before crying.
• He will also quickly learn to change the intonations in his voice depending on his mood. A child conveys his emotions through crying, which can be angry, demanding, and capricious.

Being close to the infant makes it occasionally challenging to see how much his development is changing every day, even though he has already picked up a lot of knowledge. You can routinely take home videos with the baby to ensure you don’t miss anything from their two-month old developmental stage. This will make it easier to compare and assess how it developed as well as the initial achievements in creating a new world.

Watch my video lesson to learn what a two-month-old baby can do and how to take care of him:

Babies are starting to leave their mark on the world at the age of two months. Their motor skills, sensory development, and communication have all shown remarkable growth, even though their abilities are still fairly limited. This early phase is critical because it establishes the framework for their later achievements.

The primary goal of parents and other caregivers should be to create a nurturing environment that supports these early growth. A baby’s skills can be supported and improved by simple activities like sensory play, tummy time, and gentle interaction. Since each baby develops at their own rate, it’s critical to be patient and supportive of them as they mature.

All things considered, the first two months have been exciting, with many small but noteworthy successes. We can contribute to laying the groundwork for a healthy and prosperous development in the upcoming months by acknowledging and fostering these early abilities.

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