What skills develop during your baby’s second month?

Again, these are general abilities you should expect to see, the list is not comprehensive

• Lifts head almost 45 degrees while laying on stomach

• Head bobs forward when held in a sitting position

• Grasp reflex starts to diminish

• Brings head and mouth to hands to self-calm

• Follows dangling objects

• Cries distinctively when hungry, tired, or wet, etc

• Able to kick legs

• Able to lift head and briefly hold it.

How to actively play with your two month old:

• Wiggle toys/rattles in front of baby, let baby hold the toy

• Show your baby toys with lights

• Have them play on a toy mat or look up at mobile

• Increase Tummy Time tolerance

• Bicycle kicks with legs

• Sing and talk to your baby

• Read to your baby

If you are concerned about your child’s gross motor development, please call 253.237.3405 for an evaluation.

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