This article describes the skills and growth targets of 2-month-old infants.

Normal childhood growth milestones - 2 months; Childhood growth milestones - 2 months; Growth milestones for children - 2 months

Physical and motor-skill markers:

• Closing of soft spot at the back of the head (posterior fontanelle)
• Several newborn reflexes, such as the stepping reflex (baby appears to dance or step when placed upright on solid surface) and grasp reflex (grasping a finger), disappear
• Less head lag (head is less wobbly on the neck)
• When on stomach, able to lift head almost 45 degrees
• Less flexing of the arms and legs while lying on the stomach

Sensory and cognitive markers:

• Beginning to look at close objects
• Coos
• Different cries means different things
• Head turns from side to side with sound at the level of the ear
• Smiles
• Responds to familiar voices

Play recommendations:

• Expose your baby to sounds outside those of the home
• Take your baby for rides in the car or walks in the neighborhood
• The room should be bright with pictures and mirrors
• Toys and objects should be bright colors
• Read to your baby
• Talk to your baby about objects and people in his or her environment