Alternate Names : Childhood Growth Milestones - 2 Months, Growth Milestones for Children - 2 Months, Normal Childhood Growth Milestones - 2 Months

Definition

The developmental milestones record - 2 months refers to the skills and physiologic growth markers regarded as having particular relevance for 2 month-old infants.

Information

Physical and motor:

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

Sensory and cognitive:

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

Play:

• 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