The 2-month-old is already more active than the newborn, however, it still interacts little and needs to sleep between 14 and 16 hours a day. Some babies this age may be a little restless, tense, a little drowsy, while others may be calm and calm, sleeping and eating well.
At this age, the baby likes to play for a few minutes, to be able to smile at the stimuli, gargle, play with the fingers and move the body.
The following table indicates the baby’s ideal weight for this age, however, there may be slight variations:
On average, babies at this stage of development maintain a weight gain pattern of approximately 750 g per month. However, weight may have higher than indicated values, and in this case the baby may be overweight, so it is recommended to consult the pediatrician.
At this age, it is common for the baby to try to keep the head, neck and upper chest resting on his forearms for a few seconds and, when he or she is in someone’s arms, he or she is already holding his head, smiling and moving his legs. arms, making sounds and making gestures.
Your crying varies according to your needs, such as hunger, sleep, frustration, pain, discomfort, or need for contact and affection.
Until 2 months, your baby has blurred vision and the colors and contrasts are not well defined, but brightly colored objects are already drawing your attention.
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The baby’s development should be monitored and evaluated by the pediatrician over the months, so it is very important to take the baby to all appointments, to check if he or she is healthy and also to give the vaccines.
At 2 months it is important that the baby receives the vaccines included in the national vaccination schedule, such as the first dose of the VIP/VOP polio vaccine, Penta/DTC, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, Type Haemophilus B meningitis and hepatitis B and the rotavirus vaccine and the second dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
The 2-month-old’s sleep is still not very regular and it is common for about half of babies who drink artificial milk to sleep throughout the night, unlike breastfeeding babies, who wake up every 3 or 4 hours at night. Breastfeed.
For your baby to have good sleep habits, there are some basic tips, including:
In addition, it is also important to always maintain the same routine before bedtime.
Baby play at 2 months can be helpful in stimulating and increasing bonding with the baby and, at this age, parents can:
At 2 months, the baby can already take daily walks, preferably in the morning, around 8 a.m., or at the end of the afternoon, starting at 5 p.m. Learn more about your baby’s development right now.
The 2-month-old baby should be fed exclusively with breast milk and it is recommended to continue breast-feeding until 6 months, if possible, as breast milk has a very complete composition and also contains antibodies, protecting the baby. . a variety of infections. When your baby is sucking, you don’t need to give him or her water because the milk provides you with all the hydration you need.
If the mother has difficulty breastfeeding or if there is a limitation that does not allow it, it is recommended to supplement the diet with milk powder adapted to her age, according to the instructions given by the pediatrician.
If your baby takes a bottle, he or she is more likely to have colic, but the same goes for infants who are exclusively breastfed. In this case, parents can learn techniques to combat the baby’s colic.