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The 2-month-old baby is already more active than the newborn, however, he still interacts little and needs to sleep about 14 to 16 hours a day. Some babies this age may be slightly agitated, tense, lightly sleepy, while others may be quiet and calm, sleeping and eating well.
At this age, the baby likes to play for a few minutes, being able to smile in response to stimuli, gargle, play with his fingers and move his body.
What is the baby's weight
The following table indicates the ideal baby weight for this age, however, there may be slight variations:
| Boys | Girls |
Weight | 5.2 g | 4.7 g |
Stature | 58 cm | 57 cm |
Cephalic perimeter | 39 cm | 38 cm |
Thoracic perimeter | 37 cm | 36 cm |
Monthly weight gain | 750 g | 750 g |
On average, babies in this stage of development maintain a pattern of weight gain of around 750 g per month. However, the weight may show values above those indicated and, in this case, it is possible that the baby is overweight, it is recommended to consult the pediatrician.
Baby development at 2 months
At this age, it is common for the baby to try to keep his head, neck and upper chest resting on his forearms for a few seconds and, when he is in someone's arms, he already holds his head, smiles and moves his legs and arms, making sounds and gesturing.
Their crying varies according to their needs, such as hunger, sleep, frustration, pain, discomfort or need for contact and affection.
Until 2 months, the baby has blurred vision and the colors and contrasts are not well defined, but the brightly colored objects already attract your attention.
Watch the video to learn what the baby does at this stage and how it can help to develop faster:
The baby's development must be monitored and evaluated by the pediatrician over the months, so it is very important to take the baby to all consultations, to check if the baby is healthy and also to administer vaccines.
Which vaccines should be administered
At 2 months, it is important that the baby receives the vaccines included in the national vaccination calendar, as is the case with the first dose of the VIP / VOP vaccine, against polio, from Penta / DTP, against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, meningitis perHaemophilus type B and hepatitis B and the Rotavirus vaccine and the second dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. See vaccine planning for your baby.
How sleep should be
The sleep of the 2-month-old baby is still not very regular and it is common for about half of babies who drink artificial milk to sleep through the night, unlike babies who breastfeed, who wake up every 3 or 4 hours during the night. to suckle.
For your baby to have good sleep habits, there are some fundamental tips, which include:
- Place the baby in the crib while he is sleepy, but awake;
- Prevent the baby from sleeping more than three consecutive hours during the day;
- Make feeding in the middle of the night short;
- Do not wake the baby to change diapers during the night;
- Do not let the baby sleep in the parents' bed;
- Give the last food at the time you go to sleep, around 10 or 11 at night.
In addition, it is also important to always maintain the same routine before bed.
How games should be
Baby play at 2 months can be useful to stimulate and increase the bond with the baby and at this age parents can:
- Hanging objects, colored figures, mobiles in the crib or in the place where it stays during the day;
- Make the baby's room clear, with colorful pictures and mirrors;
- Look directly into your eyes, 30 cm from your face, smile, make faces or imitate your facial expression;
- Sing, cheer or entertain the baby;
- Talk a lot and repeat the sounds he makes;
- Lay the baby on his back, cross his arms over his chest and then stretch them out, up and down;
- Massage the baby's skin after the bath with relaxing music;
- Shake a rattle next to the baby, wait for his gaze and say thanks in a soft, high-pitched voice.
At 2 months, the baby can already take daily walks, preferably in the morning, around 8 am, or in the late afternoon, from 5 pm. Learn more about the baby's development at this stage.
How should the food be
The 2-month-old baby should be fed exclusively with breast milk, and it is recommended to keep breastfeeding until 6 months of age, if possible, as breast milk has a very complete composition and, in addition, contains antibodies, protecting the baby. baby from various infections. When the baby suckles, it is not necessary to give water to the baby because the milk provides all the hydration he needs.
If the mother has difficulty breastfeeding or there is a limitation that does not allow it, it is recommended that she supplement the feeding with milk powder suitable for her age, according to the instructions given by the pediatrician.
If your baby is bottle-fed, you may be more likely to have colic, but babies who are exclusively breastfed may also have it. In this case, parents can learn techniques to combat baby's cramps.