Baby Milestones

Your month-by-month companion

Month 2

Social smiles emerge and baby becomes more interactive. First major vaccine appointment.

Quick Reference

Sleep

14-16 hours

Feeding

4-5 oz (120-150 ml) per feeding, 24-32 oz (710-950 ml)/day

Naps

4-5 naps

Wake Window

1-2 hours

Talk to your doctor if baby...

•Does not respond to loud sounds
•Does not watch things as they move
•Does not smile at people
•Does not bring hands to mouth
•Does not hold head up when pushing up on tummy
ExpectedWhat most babies do
  • •Smile at people (true social smile)
  • •Calm down when spoken to or picked up
  • •Look at your face
  • •Hold head up briefly when on tummy
  • •Move both arms and both legs
  • •Make cooing sounds
VariesWhat some babies do
  • •Open hands more frequently
  • •Begin tracking moving objects with eyes
  • •Watch a toy for several seconds
  • •Chuckle or laugh

What's Next

Month 3 · Month 3 often brings better head control, more laughter, and the beginning of reaching for objects.