Welcome back to the series that keeps your late-night Googling to a minimum and your parenting confidence to a maximum ✨
This month, your baby’s slowly shedding their newborn haze and beginning to interact—yes, you might actually get a smile that’s not from gas!
It’s a time of sweet surprises, squishy snuggles, and major progress in teeny-tiny ways.
Let’s talk Month 2, aka: “The Return of Eye Contact (and Your Sanity… well, sort of).”
✅ Developmental Milestones to Look For
🦴 Motor Skills & Reflexes
- Lifts head during tummy time – It may look like a bobblehead moment, but that’s serious neck work 💪
- Holds head up briefly when held upright
- Smoother arm and leg movements – No more random flailing; welcome to the age of semi-intentional wiggles.
💡 When to chill: Wobbly is still normal at this stage. Tummy time = mini gym session.
🚨 When to call the pediatrician: If your baby still feels floppy like a rag doll or isn’t attempting any head lifts during tummy time, it’s best to consult your doc.
🧠 Cognitive & Sensory Development
- Follows things with eyes 👀 – High-contrast toys or your face = visual gold.
- Recognizes your face from a distance – That loving stare? It’s real now.
- Turns head toward sounds 🔊 – Especially yours. (You’re the Beyoncé of their world.)
💡 When to chill: If eye tracking is slow or they seem distracted easily, remember they’re still getting used to this bright, noisy planet.
🚨 When to call the pediatrician: If there’s no eye contact, no response to loud sounds, or no attempt to visually track moving objects by the end of month 2.
💕 Social & Emotional
- Social smiles appear! 😄 – Yes, your baby just grinned at you and your heart exploded.
- Begins to self-soothe (briefly) – May suck on hand or try to comfort themselves.
💡 When to chill: If baby isn’t smiling daily yet, it might just take another week or two. Some babies are introverts. 😉
🚨 When to call the pediatrician: If your baby shows no social response—not even a glance or attempt to engage—you’ll want to bring it up at the next check-up.
🍼 Feeding & Growth
- Feeds 6–8 times a day – They’re settling into a rhythm, sort of.
- Stays awake longer after feeds
- Growth spurt alert 🚨 – Around 6–8 weeks, expect cluster feeding, extra fussiness, and marathon naps.
💡 When to chill: Fussy periods can peak around this time, and sleep may regress. It’s growth, not punishment.
🚨 When to call the pediatrician: If your baby is not gaining weight, feeding less than 6 times/day, or seems too sleepy to eat regularly.
📚 Additional Reading
(Click-worthy Resources)
- CDC Milestones for 2 Months
- HealthyChildren.org – Your Baby at 2 Months
- Zero to Three – Month 2 Development
- AAP’s Guide to Tummy Time
📝 Final Thoughts
Month 2 is where you start to see personality sneak through those gummy grins.
The days might still blur together, but those small moments—eye contact, cooing, a first smile—are pure gold.
So take that blurry selfie. Record the squeaky coo. And maybe, just maybe, take a nap. You’re two months in, and you’re doing amazing.
📅 Next Up: Month 3 Milestones — dropping on July 21st. Subscribe so you never miss a milestone (or a sanity-saving tip).
⚠️ Disclaimer
This information is based on my own research and parenting experience and includes resources from trusted experts.
It is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Always consult your pediatrician with specific concerns about your baby’s development.
💌 Got a Month 2 milestone moment that made your heart melt (or made you question reality)? Slide in a comment on the post—let’s keep the good juju going!
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