The development, feeding, and care of the 2-month-old baby

2-month baby

The development, feeding, and care of the baby who is 2 months old

All information on health, nutrition, development, and care of babies for 2 months.

Baby development at 2 months

After two months, face down, the child lifts the head and the upper part of the chest, resting on the forearms. Holding it upright, it holds the head inconstantly.

Shows interest in visual and auditory stimuli. It is able to fix the gaze and follow an object 180º. He smiles and vocalizes when they speak to him. Enjoy interacting with adults.

2-month feeding

Generally, the baby spaces the shots spontaneously after a few weeks of life. If at first, it sucked between ten and fifteen minutes of each breast, it may take five to ten minutes to empty the breast.

Regardless of the type of feeding the child receives (breastfeeding or artificial feeding), you should not give him any food supplement, except if it is prescribed by the pediatrician.

At each health check visit, the pediatrician or nurse will perform a physical examination, weigh and measure the baby to ensure proper growth and development.

Care for the two-month baby

Following the vaccination schedule, at two months of age, the child will receive the following vaccines: Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, Poliomyelitis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Meningococcus C and Pneumococcus. It is also advisable to administer the Rotavirus vaccine.

Although vaccines are effective and safe products, they can sometimes cause slight discomfort at the injection site or fever. With regard to the basic care of the baby, it is advised:

To sleep, place the child in the crib face up, without a pillow.

When changing diapers, clean the genitals from front to back. Unless there is irritation, it is not necessary to apply the cream.

Daily bath. After it, you can apply body oil or moisturizing lotion, massaging arms, legs, chest and abdomen.

If it is necessary to wash the eyes, use gauze for each eye soaked in physiological serum.

Dry the ears with a towel, do not introduce sticks.

Daily walk at warm hours of the day; It is a good stimulus for the development of the baby.

Showing affection through hugs and caresses, as well as speaking and singing with soft tones will make you feel loved.

Never leave the child alone at home.

In the car, use an approved device in a seat with the airbag deactivated. Never leave the baby alone in the car.

Do not put chains on the neck, bracelets or rings that can harm you.