2-month-old baby can do more and more. He is painstakingly practicing raising his head and trying to repeat single vowels in his parents. During the day, he sleeps less and becomes interested in his surroundings. He also gives his parents the first smile. How much should a 2-month-old baby eat and how to support its development?

W2 months of agewaking periods become longer. During the day, the baby no longer falls asleep every now and then. He begins to be interested in the environment, perceiving images and distinguishing the faces of his parents.The 2-month-old babyis no longer a newborn, but an infant. He also becomes more mobile - he starts to move his arms and legs and tries to raise his head.

What can a 2-month-old baby do?

The baby likes it when mom or dad takes them in their arms and hugs them so that they can see the world from behind their parent's shoulder. They are very interested in the pictures hanging on the walls. While carrying your toddler, support his head all the time.

The baby is still fascinated by faces. He closely observes the household members bending over him and reacts lively to the sight of them. When they smile, they alsosmiles ! The child really likes it when parents talk to him affectionately.

The 2-month-old baby is also interested in other sounds . He eagerly listens to the quiet melody of the music box and turns the head towards the hum of the vacuum cleaner. But a sudden loud phone signal may scare them.

In the sixth week of lifethe baby begins to coo throatand eagerly repeats the following vowels after his parents: "aaa", "ooo", "uuu".

2-month-old baby starts to raise his head

The baby painfully lying on its tummypractices lifting its head . It's tiring, so sometimes she gets angry. Then it is worth encouraging them to make an effort. There are simple ways to do this:

  • Sit in a reclining position and place your baby on your stomach so that when you lift its head it can see your face. It will be a great motivation.
  • place the baby lying on its tummy on your lap. Lift one thigh so that your toddler's shoulders and arms are slightly higher than the pelvis. Then it will be easier to lift the head.

Regardless of exercise, continue to support your baby's head while wearing your baby. Majoritybabies cope well with raising their head and keeping it upright until the end of the third month of life.

2-month-old baby's first games and toys

The baby discovers that he has… hands. Fascinated, he looks at his hands, turns them around, touches their fingers. For now, he is unable to use his discovery in play. He can't reach for anything, and when you put a rattle in his handle, he only holds it for a moment and releases it.

Move the toy in front of the baby's eyes and he will follow it with his eyesight. You can also attach it to the frame of the mobil bed with a music box. The child will be fascinated by staring at the toys moving over his head.

Feeding a 2-month-old baby

Around six weeks of age, parental concern often becomes feeding again. A child who has asked for a breast or a bottle less often, suddenly wants to eat again every now and then. The cause is the so-called developmental leap. The toddler's appetite grows rapidly and needs to be satisfied.

If you are breastfeeding , put your baby to your breast when it asks for it and let it suckle for as long as it wants. After a few days, food production will increase and he will establish a new feeding rhythm.

If you feed with bottle , you can slightly increase the milk portion, but try not to exceed the amount recommended by the manufacturer (you will find it on the packaging). Sometimes in the second month there is a different feeding problem.

During the day, the baby often stops suckling and turns away from the breast or the bottle. The reason is the large number of distracting stimuli reaching him. Then it is worth feeding the baby in a quiet place, e.g. a quiet room with closed windows.

Colic in a 2-month-old baby

If the infant is still suffering from colic and nothing improves, consult a physician. Perhaps the cause of abdominal pain is an allergy to cow's milk proteins.

If you are breastfeeding, your pediatrician may suggest that you eliminate dairy products from your diet for a while. If you are bottle-feeding, your doctor will recommend that you change the formula to a formula.

Can a 2-month-old baby sleep with his parents?

Some babies fall asleep calmly and sleep well only cuddled up to their mother. If this is the case with your baby, you may consider taking him to a big bed. It is a convenient solution especially for breastfeeding mothers. They can latch a baby to their breast almost in their sleep.

It is important, however, that both parents accept the presence of a child in a shared bed. Don't worry about squashing your baby, parentsthey instinctively arrange themselves in such a way as not to hurt the child.

Remember, however, that neither of you can be sick, extremely tired, or under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants.

If you don't want to sleep with your baby, still put them to sleep in a cozy cradle or stroller, not a spacious crib. If you are worried that your baby will throw a blanket over its head at night, try a baby sleeping bag.

Note on diaper rash

Even if you change your baby frequently, there may be a so-called `` backwash '' on the buttocks and around the anus. diaper erythema, i.e. redness and rash. This is because urine and faeces are irritating and the baby has very sensitive skin.

If you notice a reddening, change your baby's nappies even more often. Every time you change your baby, thoroughly wash and dry the baby's bottom and intimate areas. Then let the skin air out for a while.

Access to fresh air will speed up the healing process. Before putting on a clean diaper, apply a thick layer of anti-burn ointment to the sensitive areas.

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Worth knowing

2-month-old baby usually:

  • placed on the stomach, raises its head high for a moment,
  • looks at her hands with curiosity, turns them around, touches them,
  • follows the toy that moves in front of her eyes,
  • smiles at his parents,
  • coo and repeats vowels.

What should worry?

Consult the pediatrician when infant:

  • does not focus on parents' faces,
  • tilts his head back and bends back,
  • flexes and tenses the muscles.

Regardless of the age, the signals that the child should be examined by a doctor are also marked tremors, persistent asymmetry of the body and peculiar positioning of the hands.

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