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

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

Physical and motor-skill markers:

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

Sensory and cognitive markers:

• Beginning to look at close objects
• Coos
• Different cries means different things
• Head turns from side to side with sound at the level of the ear
• Smiles
• Responds to familiar voices

Play recommendations:

• Expose your baby to sounds outside those of the home
• Take your baby for rides in the car or walks in the neighborhood
• The room should be bright with pictures and mirrors
• Toys and objects should be bright colors
• Read to your baby
• Talk to your baby about objects and people in his or her environment

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Review Date: 01/17/2011
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)