- What is the baby's weight
- How is baby sleep
- Baby development at 2 months
- What games should you have
- How should the food be
The 2-month-old baby is already more active than the newborn, however, he still interacts little and sleeps more than 15 hours a day. Some may be slightly agitated, tense, lightly sleepy and do not breastfeed with pleasure, 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 and move his body.
What is the baby's weight
The following table indicates the ideal baby weight for this age, however, the weight may vary slightly:
| Boys | Girls | |
| Weight | 5.0 g | 4.8 g |
| Stature | 57 cm | 55 cm |
| Cephalic perimeter | 39 cm | 38 cm |
| Thoracic perimeter | 37 cm | 36 cm |
| Monthly weight gain | 750 g | 750 g |
On average, babies at this stage of development maintain a standard weight gain of 750 g per month. However, the weight may be above the values indicated here, in which case it is possible that the baby is overweight, and it is recommended to consult the pediatrician.
How is baby sleep
The 2-month-old baby's sleep is still not very regular and it is common at 2 months that about half of babies who drink artificial milk 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 sleepy, but awake; Do not let the baby sleep for more than three consecutive hours during the day; Make feeding in the middle of the night brief; Do not wake the baby to change diapers during the night; No let the baby sleep in the parents' bed; give the last feeding 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.
Baby development at 2 months
The development of the 2-month-old baby should be evaluated by the pediatrician, but at this age it is common for the baby to keep the head, neck and upper chest, leaning on the forearms for a few seconds, supporting the head when it is in the arms of someone, when someone talks to him or caresses him, responds with a smile and shows satisfaction by moving his legs and arms and making some sounds and gesturing.
Their crying varies according to their needs, such as hunger, sleep, frustration, pain 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:
What games should you have
Play for the 2-month-old baby can be useful to stimulate and increase the bond with the baby and at this age parents can:
- Hang objects, colored figures, mobiles in the crib or wherever he stays during the day; Make the baby's room clear, with colorful pictures and mirrors; Look directly into his eyes, 30 cm from your face, smile, make faces or imitate his 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 bathing with relaxing music; shake a rattle next to the baby, wait for his gaze and thank him with 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
Feeding the baby at 2 months should be exclusively with breast milk, it is recommended to keep breastfeeding until 6 months of age, if possible, as breast milk has a very complete composition and, in addition, works as a vaccine, protecting the baby from various infections. When the baby suckles, it is not necessary to give the baby water as it provides all the hydration he needs.
If the mother has difficulty breastfeeding, it is recommended that she supplement her feeding with milk powder appropriate for her age, according to the instructions given by the pediatrician. This supplementation can be especially important during the summer, in order to avoid dehydration.
If the baby is bottle-fed, he may be more likely to have colic, but it can also occur in babies who are exclusively breastfed. In this case, parents can learn techniques to combat baby's colic.
