Your 2-Month-Old Baby 

At 2 months, your baby is coming to her “senses” in the best sense, continuing to take it all in and share it back out in ways that make each new day special for you both.  

Feeding schedule: At 2 months of age, your baby will likely be drinking 4 to 5 fl oz of formula or breastmilk, 5 to 6 times a day.

Break the sounds barriers: Your baby loves to hear you speak, and talking to her is a great way to help build her language skills. Background sounds from the radio or TV can get in the way, so turn them down or off to help her language development. 

She’s getting to know you—and vice versa.
While still in the womb, your baby used many of her senses to get to know you. Now, she’s taking in everything in her “outside” world. She’ll be using this information to begin to communicate with you as best she can.  

All babies are fussy and gassy at times. If your baby has more frequent fussiness and gas than you think is normal, she could have milk protein sensitivity.^* Reactions can include:  

• Skin rashes 
• Watery stools 
• Irritability 

If these reactions occur, contact your healthcare provider. He can determine if your baby should be fed a special formula such as Similac^® Alimentum^®  or, if you breastfeed, whether you should eliminate dairy from your diet. 

All babies develop at different rates. You shouldn’t be concerned that your baby does something later or earlier than other children. 

By the end of your baby's second month, she will likely be able to do the following:  

• Smile when you touch or talk to her 
• React to loud sounds by startling, crying, or getting very quiet 
• No longer keep her hands in tight fists 
• Begin recognizing you and your partner as parents 
• Be able to lift her chest off the floor using her forearms for support 

Your baby cannot speak yet, but her body is speaking to you loud and clear, if you know what to look for. 

Seeking ways to adapt to the world. Sleeping is an example of one way your baby is learning to organize her life. When she’s tired, “turning off her world” is a way to conserve energy for growth.  

Giving you permission and feedback. Watch closely, and your baby will show you through her body language how much or how little stimulation she can handle. When she is ready for talking, feeding, singing, or playing, her reactions will say so—or they will tell you she’s had enough for now. 

Some things to know about your baby’s sleep patterns and tips for smoothing them out:

• Your baby will probably sleep for shorter periods during the day and longer  stretches at night.
• To help her get used to falling back to sleep on her own, gently place her down in the crib while she's groggy but still awake.
• Keep your rooms and interaction bright and lively during the day.
• Keep rooms and interaction dim and calm in the evening.

Have questions about SIDS?  
Learn about SIDS at the American Academy of Pediatrics.   

By month 3, your baby can grasp a toy with her hands and grab your attention with new sounds. Read ahead to learn more about what you can look forward to in Month 3.

* Consult a healthcare professional if a milk protein sensitivity is suspected, and before changing baby formulas.