Milestones: 2 months old

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Written By Nicole Morales

Some of the basic milestones that you should be able to observe when your little one is just 2 months old are put under various categories

Emotional and Social Milestones

  • Feels calm and safe when you pick them up and hold them in your arms

  • Stays calm or likes the sound of your voice

  • Reciprocates with a smile or a soft giggle when you talk to them

  • Is happy to see you

  • Can look towards you

Communication and Language Milestone

  • Makes sounds other than crying and sobbing

  • Starts reacting to loud noises or sounds

Cognitive Milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)

  • Start to focus on objects like toys, blankets, etc for long periods of time

  • Observe you as you move around them.

Physical Movement Milestones

  • Is able to hold their head up when you put them on their tummy

  • Can open their fists even if it's for a little while

  • Starts moving both their tiny hands and legs


For additional guidance, please contact your pediatrician and refer to CDC's guidelines here: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

Nicole Morales

Nicole’s path as a newborn care specialist, postpartum doula, and pediatric sleep consultant is driven by a deep passion for infant well-being and supporting families during the early stages of parenthood. With a background in child development and early childhood education, She is dedicated to helping parents navigate the postpartum period smoothly. Her journey into pediatric sleep consulting stems from witnessing the transformative impact of healthy sleep routines on both infants and parents. She strives to empower families with knowledge and strategies to create a nurturing sleep environment for their newborns. It's her mission to ensure newborns infants and toddlers receive the best care, and parents feel confident in their caregiving roles.

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