By the time your baby reaches 2 months, you’ll likely notice some pretty big changes! First of all, they’ve probably put on a lot of weight, and you may even notice their little cheeks getting rounder and chubbier. It’s such a sweet sight. At this stage, your baby is starting to look less like a newborn and more like a little person. It’s not just their appearance that’s changing – so much is happening developmentally, too.
One of the most heartwarming things you’ll start to notice is that your baby will really begin to recognise you. You’ll see their face light up when they see you, and they’ll start to really enjoy looking at your face. In fact, they might even flash you a smile:) Those first few smiles are so magical and might make your heart melt in a second. It’s an exciting time because your baby is starting to engage with the world around them in a more interactive way. They’ll start to follow you with their eyes, even as you move around the room. It might feel like such a small thing, but it’s a big step in their development – your baby is beginning to connect the dots between what they see and who you are.
Another fun milestone at this age is that your baby is starting to discover their hands and fingers. You might catch them looking at their hands, as if they’re thinking, “What are these things?” They’ll hold their hands open, and sometimes they might even grab onto objects. It’s still a bit random at this point, and they don’t quite know how to release what they’ve grabbed yet, but the fact that they’re trying is a huge sign that their motor skills are developing. You might also notice that your baby occasionally clasps both hands together. These little movements are part of building the foundation for future coordination.
When it comes to their legs, your baby will kick a lot, but it won’t always be symmetrical (meaning one leg might kick more than the other, or they might kick in slightly different ways). This is totally normal and part of the process of strengthening their muscles. Speaking of muscles, your baby is also starting to work on building the strength needed to lift their head. When you place them on their stomach, they’ll try to lift their head up. Right now, they’ll probably only manage to lift it about 45 degrees, and they won’t be able to keep it up for long, but it’s still a big achievement. As your baby practices tummy time, it will help them develop the neck, shoulder, and trunk muscles they need to eventually roll over, sit up, and crawl. Tummy time is really important, so try to make it a regular part of the day, even if it’s just for a few minutes at a time.
As for sounds, get ready because your baby will start making a lot more noise around this time. You’ll hear them gurgling and experimenting with different sounds, and you might even hear them making sounds like “a” or “o.” It can feel like they’re starting to “talk” to you, and they might even seem to listen when you talk to them, giving you the sweetest cooing responses. It’s not quite a conversation yet, but it’s the beginning of that back-and-forth communication that will become so important later on. You’ll find yourself having little “chats” with your baby, and while they can’t really understand you yet, they’ll be soaking it all in. The sound of their voice is something you’ll treasure as they continue to grow.
- Your baby isn’t raising their head by this age.
- If your baby consistently turns their head to one side or holds it tilted while lying on their back, this could be a concern.
- One leg or hand seems neglected or moves differently from the other.
- By the end of this month, your baby should be smiling.
