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Developmental milestones record - 2 months

Definition

This article describes the skills and growth targets of 2-month-old infants.

Alternative Names

Normal childhood growth milestones - 2 months; Childhood growth milestones - 2 months; Growth milestones for children - 2 months

Information

Physical and motor-skill markers:

Closure of posterior fontanelle (soft spot at the back of the head)
Several newborn reflexes, such as the dance reflex (baby appears to dance or step when placed upright on solid surface)and grasp reflex (grasping a finger), disappear
Less head lag
When on stomach, able to lift head almost 45 degrees
Less flexing of the arms and legs while on stomach

Sensory and cognitive markers:

Head turns from side to side with sound at the level of the ear
Beginning to look at close objects
Crying becomes differentiated
Coos
Vocal response to familiar voices
Smiles

Play recommendations:

Toys and objects should be bright colors
The room should be bright with pictures and mirrors
Expose the baby to sounds outside those of the home
Take the baby for rides in the car

Review Date:11/27/2007
Reviewed By:Deirdre O'Reilly, M.D., M.P.H., Neonatologist, Division of Newborn Medicine, Childrens Hospital Boston and Instructor in Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.

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