1 to 2 Months
Baby is becoming active and social with each passing week. Little one has explored his tiny hands and knows how to soothe him by sucking. Baby’s neck muscles are getting stronger. An urge to get a better view while lying on the tummy, prods the baby to lift the head higher for a longer time. Baby knows where the sound is coming from and can actually turn his head curiously, to know who is making it.
The best photo moment comes, when your sweetie actually flashes the real smile looking at you. All the sleepless nights feeding and changing the baby nappies seems worthwhile.
Physical growth / Movement
Can keep the head up for longer time when lying on tummy
Makes gentle movements with arms and legs
Stretches and kicks lying on back
Opens and shut hands
May grasp and shake toys
Social / Emotional skills
Respond to people by smiling
Can bring hands to mouth and suck properly
Can soothe self
Vocal / Communication skills
Tries to chat with parent by making sounds of grunts, gurgle, and coos
Cognitive (learning, thinking and problem-solving) skills
Turns head towards sound
Begins to observe things closely
Follow the moving things with eye movement from side to side
Recognize parent’s and caregiver’s voice and face
Act bored and cry if same activity is continued for long time
Pays attention to faces