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Developmental milestones record - 2 months

Definition

This article describes the skills and growth markers relevant to 2 month-old infants.

Information

Physical and motor-skill markers:

  • Closure of posterior fontanelle (soft spot at the back of the head)
  • Doll's eye reflex, dance reflex, grasp reflex, and crawling reflex disappearing
  • Less head lag
  • When on stomach, able to lift head almost 45 degrees
  • Decreased flexion of extremities while on stomach

Sensory and cognitive markers:

  • Head turns from side to side with sound stimulation at the level of the ear
  • Beginning to visually fix on close objects
  • Crying becomes differentiated
  • Coos
  • Vocal response to familiar voices
  • Smiles

Play recommendations:

  • Toys and objects should be bright colors
  • The room should be bright with pictures and mirrors
  • Expose the baby to auditory stimuli outside those of the home
  • Take the baby for rides in the car

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Developmental milestones
Developmental milestones

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