Newborn
Development in month 2
Development month by month — what your baby is learning now, what to watch, and how to support.
Motor milestones
- ●Lifts head 45° in tummy position for several seconds
- ●First coordinated arm and leg movements
- ●Less intense reflex movements
Cognitive milestones
- ●Tracks objects with eyes over 90°
- ●Turns head toward sounds
- ●Recognises faces and voices of familiar people
Social and emotional milestones
- ●First social smile
- ●Calms with eye contact
- ●Shows interest in people’s faces
Language milestones
- ●Makes cooing sounds (‘ah’, ‘oh’)
- ●Responds to familiar voices with movement
Red flags — when to see the paediatrician?
- ●No social smile by end of month 2
- ●No reaction to loud noises
- ●Cannot lift head in tummy position
- ●Eyes do not track objects
Activity ideas
- ✓Talk and sing often with parentese
- ✓Mirror play: show your smile to baby
- ✓Move rattle slowly for eye tracking
- ✓Extend tummy time to 5–10 minutes
Common concerns and tips
Month two brings a leap — longer awake phases, more interaction, the first conscious smile. Many babies go through the 6-week growth spurt with increased hunger and restlessness. Normal and temporary.
Development varies. This information is based on WHO and CDC milestones but does not replace paediatric assessment. If in doubt, consult your paediatrician.
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