Your Baby At 2 Months
Your Baby at 2 MonthsChild’s NameChild’s AgeToday’s DateHow your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves offers important clues about yourchild’s development. Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age.Check the milestones your child has reached by the end of 2 months. Take this with you and talk with your child’sdoctor at every visit about the milestones your child has reached and what to expect next.What Most Babies Do at this Age:Social/Emotionalo Begins to smile at peopleo Can briefly calm himself(may bring hands to mouth and suck on hand)o Tries to look at parentLanguage/Communicationo Coos, makes gurgling soundso Turns head toward soundsCognitive (learning, thinking, problem-solving)o Pays attention to faceso Begins to follow things with eyes and recognize people ata distanceo Begins to act bored (cries, fussy) if activity doesn’t changeMovement/Physical Developmento Can hold head up and begins to push up when lying on tummyo Makes smoother movements with arms and legsAct Early by Talking to YourChild’s Doctor if Your Child:oooooDoesn’t respond to loud soundsDoesn’t watch things as they moveDoesn’t smile at peopleDoesn’t bring hands to mouthCan’t hold head up when pushing up when on tummyTell your child’s doctor or nurse if you notice any of thesesigns of possible developmental delay for this age, andtalk with someone in your community who is familiar withservices for young children in your area, such as your state’spublic early intervention program. For more information,go to www.cdc.gov/concerned or call 1-800-CDC-INFO(1-800-232-4636).Adapted from CARING FOR YOUR BABY AND YOUNG CHILD: BIRTH TO AGE 5, Fifth Edition, editedby Steven Shelov and Tanya Remer Altmann 1991, 1993, 1998, 2004, 2009 by the AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics and BRIGHT FUTURES: GUIDELINES FOR HEALTH SUPERVISION OF INFANTS,CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENTS, Third Edition, edited by Joseph Hagan, Jr., Judith S. Shaw, andPaula M. Duncan, 2008, Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. This milestonechecklist is not a substitute for a standardized, validated developmental screening tool.www.cdc.gov/ActEarly 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Help Your Baby Learn and GrowYou can help your baby learn and grow. Talk, read, sing, and play together every day.Below are some activities to enjoy with your 2-month-old baby today.What You Can Do for Your 2-Month-Old:o Cuddle, talk, and play with your baby during feeding,dressing, and bathing.o Place a baby-safe mirror in your baby’s crib soshe can look at herself.o Help your baby learn to calm herself. It’s okay forher to suck on her fingers.o Begin to help your baby get into a routine,such as sleeping at night more than in the day,and have regular schedules.o Getting in tune with your baby’s likes and dislikescan help you feel more comfortable and confident.o Act excited and smile when your babymakes sounds.o Copy your baby’s sounds sometimes, but also useo Look at pictures with your baby and talkabout them.o Lay your baby on his tummy when he is awakeand put toys near him.o Encourage your baby to lift his head by holdingtoys at eye level in front of him.o Hold a toy or rattle above your baby’s head andencourage her to reach for it.o Hold your baby upright with his feet on the floor.Sing or talk to your baby as he is upright.clear language.o Pay attention to your baby’s different cries so thatyou learn to know what he wants.o Talk, read, and sing to your baby.o Play peek-a-boo. Help your baby playpeek-a-boo, too.www.cdc.gov/ActEarly 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Your Baby at 4 MonthsChild’s NameChild’s AgeToday’s DateHow your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves offers important clues about yourchild’s development. Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age.Check the milestones your child has reached by the end of 4 months. Take this with you and talk with your child’sdoctor at every visit about the milestones your child has reached and what to expect next.What Most Babies Do at this Age:Social/Emotionalo Smiles spontaneously, especially at peopleo Likes to play with people and might cry when playing stopso Copies some movements and facial expressions, like smilingor frowningLanguage/Communicationo Begins to babbleo Babbles with expression and copies sounds he hearso Cries in different ways to show hunger, pain, or being tiredCognitive (learning, thinking, problem-solving)Lets you know if she is happy or sadResponds to affectionReaches for toy with one handUses hands and eyes together, such as seeing a toyand reaching for ito Follows moving things with eyes from side to sideo Watches faces closelyo Recognizes familiar people and things at a distanceooooMovement/Physical DevelopmentooooooAct Early by Talking to YourChild’s Doctor if Your Child:Doesn’t watch things as they moveDoesn’t smile at peopleCan’t hold head steadyDoesn’t coo or make soundsDoesn’t bring things to mouthDoesn’t push down with legs when feet are placed ona hard surfaceo Has trouble moving one or both eyes in all directionsooooooTell your child’s doctor or nurse if you notice any of thesesigns of possible developmental delay for this age, andtalk with someone in your community who is familiar withservices for young children in your area, such as your state’spublic early intervention program. For more information,go to www.cdc.gov/concerned or call 1-800-CDC-INFO(1-800-232-4636).Adapted from CARING FOR YOUR BABY AND YOUNG CHILD: BIRTH TO AGE 5, Fifth Edition, editedby Steven Shelov and Tanya Remer Altmann 1991, 1993, 1998, 2004, 2009 by the AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics and BRIGHT FUTURES: GUIDELINES FOR HEALTH SUPERVISION OF INFANTS,CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENTS, Third Edition, edited by Joseph Hagan, Jr., Judith S. Shaw, andPaula M. Duncan, 2008, Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. This milestonechecklist is not a substitute for a standardized, validated developmental screening tool.Holds head steady, unsupportedPushes down on legs when feet are on a hard surfaceMay be able to roll over from tummy to backCan hold a toy and shake it and swing at dangling toysBrings hands to mouthWhen lying on stomach, pushes up to elbowswww.cdc.gov/ActEarly 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Help Your Baby Learn and GrowYou can help your baby learn and grow. Talk, read, sing, and play together every day.Below are some activities to enjoy with your 4-month-old baby today.What You Can Do for Your 4-Month-Old:o Hold and talk to your baby; smile and be cheerfulwhile you do.o Put toys near your baby so that she can reach forthem or kick her feet.o Set steady routines for sleeping and feeding.o Pay close attention to what your baby likes anddoesn’t like; you will know how best to meethis needs and what you can do to make yourbaby happy.o Put toys or rattles in your baby’s hand and helphim to hold them.o Hold your baby upright with feet on the floor,and sing or talk to your baby as she “stands”with support.o Copy your baby’s sounds.o Act excited and smile when your baby makessounds.o Have quiet play times when you read or sing toyour baby.o Give age-appropriate toys to play with, such asrattles or colorful pictures.o Play games such as peek-a-boo.o Provide safe opportunities for your baby to reachfor toys and explore his surroundings.www.cdc.gov/ActEarly 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Your Baby at 6 MonthsChild’s NameChild’s AgeToday’s DateHow your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves offers important clues about yourchild’s development. Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age.Check the milestones your child has reached by the end of 6 months. Take this with you and talk with your child’sdoctor at every visit about the milestones your child has reached and what to expect next.What Most Babies Do at this Age:Social/Emotionalo Knows familiar faces and begins to know if someone isa strangero Likes to play with others, especially parentso Responds to other people’s emotions and often seems happyo Likes to look at self in a mirrorLanguage/Communicationo Responds to sounds by making soundso Strings vowels together when babbling (“ah,” “eh,” “oh”)and likes taking turns with parent while making soundso Responds to own nameo Makes sounds to show joy and displeasureo Begins to say consonant sounds (jabbering with “m,” “b”)Cognitive (learning, thinking, problem-solving)o Looks around at things nearbyo Brings things to moutho Shows curiosity about things and tries to get things that areout of reacho Begins to pass things from one hand to the otherMovement/Physical DevelopmentooooAct Early by Talking to YourChild’s Doctor if Your Child:oooooooooDoesn’t try to get things that are in reachShows no affection for caregiversDoesn’t respond to sounds around himHas difficulty getting things to mouthDoesn’t make vowel sounds (“ah”, “eh”, “oh”)Doesn’t roll over in either directionDoesn’t laugh or make squealing soundsSeems very stiff, with tight musclesSeems very floppy, like a rag dollTell your child’s doctor or nurse if you notice any of thesesigns of possible developmental delay for this age, andtalk with someone in your community who is familiar withservices for young children in your area, such as your state’spublic early intervention program. For more information,go to www.cdc.gov/concerned or call 1-800-CDC-INFO(1-800-232-4636).Adapted from CARING FOR YOUR BABY AND YOUNG CHILD: BIRTH TO AGE 5, Fifth Edition, editedby Steven Shelov and Tanya Remer Altmann 1991, 1993, 1998, 2004, 2009 by the AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics and BRIGHT FUTURES: GUIDELINES FOR HEALTH SUPERVISION OF INFANTS,CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENTS, Third Edition, edited by Joseph Hagan, Jr., Judith S. Shaw, andPaula M. Duncan, 2008, Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. This milestonechecklist is not a substitute for a standardized, validated developmental screening tool.Rolls over in both directions (front to back, back to front)Begins to sit without supportWhen standing, supports weight on legs and might bounceRocks back and forth, sometimes crawling backward beforemoving forwardwww.cdc.gov/ActEarly 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Help Your Baby Learn and GrowYou can help your baby learn and grow. Talk, read, sing, and play together every day.Below are some activities to enjoy with your 6-month-old baby today.What You Can Do for Your 6-Month-Old:o Play on the floor with your baby every day.o Point out new things to your baby and name them.o Learn to read your baby’s moods. If he’s happy,o Show your baby bright pictures in a magazine andkeep doing what you are doing. If he’s upset, take abreak and comfort your baby.o Show your baby how to comfort herself when she’supset. She may suck on her fingers to self soothe.o Use “reciprocal” play—when he smiles, you smile;when he makes sounds, you copy them.o Repeat your child’s sounds and say simple wordsname them.o Hold your baby up while she sits or support herwith pillows. Let her look around and give her toysto look at while she balances.o Put your baby on his tummy or back and put toysjust out of reach. Encourage him to roll over to reachthe toys.with those sounds. For example, if your child says“bah,” say “bottle” or “book.”o Read books to your child every day. Praise her whenshe babbles and “reads” too.o When your baby looks at something, point to it andtalk about it.o When he drops a toy on the floor, pick it up and giveit back. This game helps him learn cause and effect.o Read colorful picture books to your baby.www.cdc.gov/ActEarly 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Your Baby at 9 MonthsChild’s NameChild’s AgeToday’s DateHow your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves offers important clues about yourchild’s development. Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age.Check the milestones your child has reached by the end of 9 months. Take this with you and talk with your child’sdoctor at every visit about the milestones your child has reached and what to expect next.What Most Babies Do at this Age:Social/Emotionalo May be afraid of strangerso May be clingy with familiar adultso Has favorite toysLanguage/Communicationo Understands “no”o Makes a lot of different sounds like “mamamama” and“bababababa”o Copies sounds and gestures of otherso Uses fingers to point at thingsCognitive (learning, thinking, problem-solving)ooooooWatches the path of something as it fallsLooks for things he sees you hidePlays peek-a-booPuts things in her mouthMoves things smoothly from one hand to the otherPicks up things like cereal o’s between thumb and index fingerMovement/Physical DevelopmentoooooStands, holding onCan get into sitting positionSits without supportPulls to standCrawlsAct Early by Talking to YourChild’s Doctor if Your Child:ooooooooDoesn’t bear weight on legs with supportDoesn’t sit with helpDoesn’t babble (“mama”, “baba”, “dada”)Doesn’t play any games involving back-and-forth playDoesn’t respond to own nameDoesn’t seem to recognize familiar peopleDoesn’t look where you pointDoesn’t transfer toys from one hand to the otherTell your child’s doctor or nurse if you notice any of thesesigns of possible developmental delay for this age, andtalk with someone in your community who is familiar withservices for young children in your area, such as your state’spublic early intervention program. For more information,go to www.cdc.gov/concerned or call 1-800-CDC-INFO(1-800-232-4636).The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that childrenbe screened for general development at the 9-month visit. Askyour child’s doctor about your child’s developmental screening.Adapted from CARING FOR YOUR BABY AND YOUNG CHILD: BIRTH TO AGE 5, Fifth Edition, editedby Steven Shelov and Tanya Remer Altmann 1991, 1993, 1998, 2004, 2009 by the AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics and BRIGHT FUTURES: GUIDELINES FOR HEALTH SUPERVISION OF INFANTS,CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENTS, Third Edition, edited by Joseph Hagan, Jr., Judith S. Shaw, andPaula M. Duncan, 2008, Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. This milestonechecklist is not a substitute for a standardized, validated developmental screening tool.www.cdc.gov/ActEarly 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Help Your Baby Learn and GrowYou can help your baby learn and grow. Talk, read, sing, and play together every day.Below are some activities to enjoy with your 9-month-old baby today.What You Can Do for Your 9-Month-Old:o Pay attention to the way he reacts to new situationsand people; try to continue to do things that makeyour baby happy and comfortable.o As she moves around more, stay close so she knowsthat you are near.o Continue with routines; they are especiallyimportant now.o Teach cause-and-effect by rolling balls back andforth, pushing toy cars and trucks, and putting blocksin and out of a container.o Play peek-a-boo and hide-and-seek.o Read and talk to your baby.o Provide lots of room for your baby to move andexplore in a safe area.o Play games with “my turn, your turn.”o Say what you think your baby is feeling. For example,o Put your baby close to things that she can pull upon safely.say, “You are so sad, let’s see if we can make youfeel better.”o Describe what your baby is looking at; for example,“red, round ball.”o Talk about what your baby wants when he pointsat something.o Copy your baby’s sounds and words.o Ask for behaviors that you want. For example,instead of saying “don’t stand,” say “time to sit.”www.cdc.gov/ActEarly 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Your Child at 1 YearChild’s NameChild’s AgeToday’s DateHow your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves offers important clues about yourchild’s development. Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age.Check the milestones your child has reached by his or her 1st birthday. Take this with you and talk with your child’sdoctor at every visit about the milestones your child has reached and what to expect next.What Most Children Do at this Age:Social/EmotionalooooooooIs shy or nervous with strangersCries when mom or dad leavesHas favorite things and peopleShows fear in some situationsHands you a book when he wants to hear a storyRepeats sounds or actions to get attentionPuts out arm or leg to help with dressingPlays games such as “peek-a-boo” and “pat-a-cake”Language/Communicationo Responds to simple spoken requestso Uses simple gestures, like shaking head “no”or waving “bye-bye”o Makes sounds with changes in tone (sounds more like speech)o Says “mama” and “dada” and exclamations like “uh-oh!”o Tries to say words you sayCognitive (learning, thinking, problem-solving)o Explores things in different ways, like shaking,banging, throwingo Finds hidden things easilyo Looks at the right picture or thing when it’s namedo Copies gestureso Starts to use things correctly; for example, drinks froma cup, brushes hairo Bangs two things togethero Puts things in a container, takes things out of a containero Lets things go without helpo Pokes with index (pointer) fingero Follows simple directions like “pick up the toy”Movement/Physical DevelopmentooooGets to a sitting position without helpPulls up to stand, walks holding on to furniture (“cruising”)May take a few steps without holding onMay stand aloneAct Early by Talking to YourChild’s Doctor if Your Child:oooooooDoesn’t crawlCan’t stand when supportedDoesn’t search for things that she sees you hide.Doesn’t say single words like “mama” or “dada”Doesn’t learn gestures like waving or shaking headDoesn’t point to thingsLoses skills he once hadTell your child’s doctor or nurse if you notice any of thesesigns of possible developmental delay for this age, andtalk with someone in your community who is familiar withservices for young children in your area, such as your state’spublic early intervention program. For more information,go to www.cdc.gov/concerned or call 1-800-CDC-INFO(1-800-232-4636).Adapted from CARING FOR YOUR BABY AND YOUNG CHILD: BIRTH TO AGE 5, Fifth Edition, editedby Steven Shelov and Tanya Remer Altmann 1991, 1993, 1998, 2004, 2009 by the AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics and BRIGHT FUTURES: GUIDELINES FOR HEALTH SUPERVISION OF INFANTS,CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENTS, Third Edition, edited by Joseph Hagan, Jr., Judith S. Shaw, andPaula M. Duncan, 2008, Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. This milestonechecklist is not a substitute for a standardized, validated developmental screening tool.www.cdc.gov/ActEarly 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Help Your Child Learn and GrowYou can help your child learn and grow. Talk, read, sing, and play together every day.Below are some activities to enjoy with your 1-year-old child today.What You Can Do for Your 1-Year-Old:o Give your child time to get to know a new caregiver.Bring a favorite toy, stuffed animal, or blanket to helpcomfort your child.o In response to unwanted behaviors, say “no” firmly.Do not yell, spank, or give long explanations. A timeout for 30 seconds to 1 minute might help redirectyour child.oGive your child lots of hugs, kisses, and praise forgood behavior.oSpend a lot more time encouraging wanted behaviorsthan punishing unwanted behaviors (4 times as muchencouragement for wanted behaviors as redirectionfor unwanted behaviors).o Talk to your child about what you’re doing. Forexample, “Mommy is washing your hands with awashcloth.”o Read with your child every day. Have your childturn the pages. Take turns labeling pictures withyour child.o Build on what your child says or tries to say, orwhat he points to. If he points to a truck and says“t” or “truck,” say, “Yes, that’s a big, blue truck.”o Give your child crayons and paper, and let your childdraw freely. Show y
Your Baby at 2 Months Child’s Name Child’s Age Today’s Date How your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves offers important clues about your child’s development. Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age. Check the milestones your child has reached by the end of 2 months. .
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Hold your baby and put your face close to hers. Make silly faces. Smile at your baby. Stick out your tongue. Yawn. Wait a few seconds and see if she tries to repeat your actions back to you. Sing songs you remember from childhood to your baby. Hold your baby close in your arms or in a baby carrier. Gently dance with your baby. If your baby .
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Tips to Help Calm a Crying Baby Check to see if your baby is hungry, too hot or too cold, or needs a diaper change. Gently rock your baby. Sing, hum, or talk to your baby. Play a CD or turn on the radio. Soft music can calm your baby. Take your baby for a ride in the stroller. Ru
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give your baby the bottle. Cuddle with and talk and sing to your baby during bottle time. Take your baby for a walk. Babies love the sights and sounds of the outdoors. Play with your baby. The Baby Blues (Take Time for Yourself) Some new mothers go through what is known as the “baby
1.At Birth - Hold your baby, skin-to-skin on your chest. Your closeness helps your baby begin learning how to breastfeed. 2.Stay together- Keep your baby in your room, near you. The early time of practicing breastfeeding together is important. 3.Breastfeed - Just like your ancestors' milk, your milk has everything your baby needs.
