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Developmental milestones record - 2 months

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Developmental milestones record - 2 months

Definition:

This article describes the skills and growth markers relevant to 2 month-old infants.

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

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Information:

Physical and motor-skill markers:

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

Sensory and cognitive markers:

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

Play recommendations:

• 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

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