Your baby is now 2 to 3 months old! This is an exciting time of development, as your baby starts to interact more with the world around them. They are also becoming more physically coordinated and starting to develop their own personality.

In this blog post, we will discuss the key milestones that you can expect to see in your baby between the ages of 2 and 3 months. We will also provide some tips on how to support your baby’s development during this important stage.

Social and emotional milestones:

  • Smiles socially: Your baby will start to smile socially at you and other familiar faces around 2 to 3 months old. This is a sign that they are starting to recognize people and develop emotional attachments.
  • Cries in different ways: Your baby will also start to cry in different ways to communicate their needs. For example, they may cry differently when they are hungry, tired, or uncomfortable.
  • Calms down when spoken to or picked up: Your baby will start to calm down when you speak to them or pick them up. This is a sign that they are developing trust and a sense of security.

Physical milestones:

  • Holds head up when on tummy: Your baby should be able to hold their head up when lying on their tummy by 2 to 3 months old. They may also start to push up with their arms to try to lift their chest off the ground.
  • Rolls over: Some babies may start to roll over from tummy to back or back to tummy around 2 to 3 months old. However, it is important to note that every baby develops at their own pace, so don’t worry if your baby doesn’t roll over until later.
  • Reaches for objects: Your baby may start to reach for objects around 2 to 3 months old. This is a sign that they are developing their hand-eye coordination.
  • Grasps objects: Your baby may also start to grasp objects with their hands around 2 to 3 months old. However, their grip may still be weak and they may drop things easily.

Cognitive milestones:

  • Tracks objects with eyes: Your baby should be able to track objects with their eyes by 2 to 3 months old. This is a sign that their vision is developing.
  • Responds to sounds: Your baby should also start to respond to sounds by 2 to 3 months old. For example, they may turn their head towards a noise or start to coo or babble in response.

Language milestones:

  • Coos and babbles: Your baby will start to coo and babble around 2 to 3 months old. This is the beginning of their language development.
  • Recognizes familiar voices: Your baby will start to recognize familiar voices around 2 to 3 months old. This is a sign that their hearing is developing.

How to support your baby’s development:

There are many things you can do to support your baby’s development during this important stage. Here are a few tips:

  • Talk to your baby: Talk to your baby as often as you can. This will help them to develop their language skills.
  • Sing to your baby: Singing to your baby is a great way to bond with them and help them to develop their hearing and language skills.
  • Read to your baby: Reading to your baby is a great way to introduce them to language and books. It is also a great way to bond with them.
  • Play with your baby: Play with your baby every day. This will help them to develop their physical, cognitive, and social skills.
  • Provide tummy time: Give your baby tummy time for several minutes each day. This will help them to strengthen their neck and back muscles.

The 2 to 3 month stage is an exciting time of development for your baby. By following the tips above, you can support your baby’s development and help them to reach their full potential.