Your baby at 2 months
What’s happening around now
Your baby’s body is continuing to straighten out. Soon he’ll be able to lift his head and hold it for a few moments while he’s lying flat on his tummy.
Discovering his hands
As his instinctive grasp reflex lessens, your baby will become fascinated with his newly discovered hands, and will use them (as well as his mouth) to explore new and different objects.
Saying
Although your baby won’t be able to talk using words for about a year, he’s already learning how to communicate as you do. Your voice is probably his favourite sound, and when he hears it he’ll instinctively respond by making a sound in reply – his very own way of making conversation!
Sensing
Your baby is by now very comforted by your embrace and may well cry when picked up by someone unfamiliar. He’ll move his arms when he’s stimulated or excited, and can comfort himself by sucking his fingers or thumb.
Music to stimulate, music to calm
It’s never too early to introduce your baby to the magic of music. Start by exposing him to lots of different types to see which he prefers.
Quiet, soft music tends to be calming babies, while rhythmic melodies are likely to stimulate his arms and legs.
Music with a deep, regular beat has a soothing effect on your baby as it reminds him of your heartbeat. Other rhythmical sounds like the washing machine, vacuum cleaner, or car engine can have the same pacifying effect.
Remember, no matter what type of music you play, keep the volume low. Your baby has a natural tendency to be startled or upset by loud noises – even melodic ones!
