Month 2 by https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones by Alyson Hatfield en-us 2016-10-18 12:23:28 UTC 2025-07-23 23:12:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dootheets.png Height and Weight  alysonhatfield1 https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131430305 Average weight is 11 pounds and Average length is 23 inches ]]> 2016-10-18 12:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131430305 Fine Motor Skills alysonhatfield1 https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131432191
  • Keeps hands closed in a tight fist most of the time
  • Follows objects with eyes, for example, a mobile is a source of pleasure
  • Fascinated by own hands; watches them and turns them over momentarily
  • Holds objects briefly
    • ]]>     2016-10-18 12:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131432191     Gross Motor Skills  alysonhatfield1 https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131433812
  • Movements are more deliberate, for example, turns head to both sides when lying down
  • Moves arms and legs and ‘bicycles’ with legs when excited
  • Lifts head temporarily when lying on stomach
  • When sitting, keeps head erect; head may bob as she tries this out
  • Rolls from side to back
  • Muscle reflex is developing, e.g., body startles involuntarily

    • ]]>     2016-10-18 12:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131433812     Teething  alysonhatfield1 https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131434156 Teething can begin in infants as young as 2 months of age, even though the first tooth usually does not appear until about 6 months]]> 2016-10-18 12:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131434156 Sleep Patterns  alysonhatfield1 https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131434504 At this age, babies sleep 15 to 16 hours a day. But those hours are sporadic, and they usually aren’t ready to sleep through the night. This is especially true for breastfed babies, who generally wake up to eat every three hours or so.]]> 2016-10-18 12:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131434504 Feeding/ Eating  alysonhatfield1 https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131435065 At about 2 months a baby may be taking 4-5 ounces (120-150 milliliters) at each feeding and the feedings may be every 3-4 hours]]> 2016-10-18 12:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131435065 Immunization  alysonhatfield1 https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131435605 recommended immunizations include: HepB, RV, DTaP, Hib, PCV, IPV]]> 2016-10-18 12:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131435605 Intellectual Abilities  alysonhatfield1 https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131436098
  • Gurgles, coos and squeals
  • Shows responsiveness to touch and to oral and visual stimulation
  • Stares at surroundings or attractive large, moving objects from several feet; moving or contoured objects hold his attention longer
  • Clearly discriminates voices, people, tastes, proximity and object size
    • ]]>     2016-10-18 12:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131436098     Substage of Piaget alysonhatfield1 https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131437436 2016-10-18 12:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131437436 Communication  alysonhatfield1 https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131437699 For a 2-month-old, most communication consists of crying. But you may hear a few gurgles, grunts, and even some sweet coos. Baby should recognize your face and voice, and respond to them. You might even see their first smile.]]> 2016-10-18 12:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131437699 Social Abilities  alysonhatfield1 https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131438396
  • Becomes more expressive with her face, body, muscle tone and voice
  • Listens to voices and coos
  • Knows difference between family members and strangers
    • ]]>     2016-10-18 12:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131438396     Social Interests alysonhatfield1 https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131438867 show interest in hearing familiar voices ]]> 2016-10-18 12:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131438867 Emotional Expression  alysonhatfield1 https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131439766
  • Begins to develop a social smile
  • Enjoys playing with other people and may cry when play stops
  • Prefers looking at people rather than objects
  • Studies faces
  • Gurgles and coos in response to sounds around her
  • First begins to express anger
    • ]]>     2016-10-18 12:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131439766     Erikson alysonhatfield1 https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131439803 2016-10-18 12:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/131439803 Strategy to Promote Development  alysonhatfield1 https://padlet.com/alysonhatfield1/milestones/wish/132027102
  • Learn your baby's rhythms. You will gradually get a sense of your baby's unique sleeping and eating patterns and be able to help establish a routine by about 3 months of age. But be prepared to make adjustments as needed.

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