Developmental Milestones by Age Two Months

Overview

At 2 months old, children reach important milestones in various areas of development. Here are the key milestones for a 2-month-old child:

Social/Emotional Milestones:

• Calms down when spoken to or picked up
• Looks at your face
• Seems happy to see you when you walk up to her
• Smiles when you talk to or smile at her

Language/Communication Milestones:

• Makes sounds other than crying
• Reacts to loud sounds

Cognitive Milestones:

• Watches you as you move
• Looks at a toy for several seconds

Movement/Physical Development Milestones:

• Holds head up when on tummy
• Moves both arms and both legs
• Opens hands briefly.

These milestones help track a child's development progress and are important indicators of their growth and learning abilities.