BABY DEVELOPMENT1-2 MONTHS OLD

Muranda Fabian-Robinson

MOTOR SKILLS

Gaining more control of their bodies

Head is steadier while laying on their tummies or

being supported upright.

One of the best ways to comfort themselves is to

suck on a few fingers or their fist.

Able to turn head both directions while sleeping

COGNITIVE/LINGUISTIC

Holds on to an object voluntarily

Babble

Gurgle

Cry

Laugh

Stares at colourful objects 8-14 inches away

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SKILLS

Demonstrates different moods

WAYS TO HELP YOUR BABY DEVELOP SKILLS

Talk/Read to your baby

Copy his/her noises

Talk about each daily routine

Dangle objects in front of your baby for him to

reach for

Do gentle knee bounces together

Tummy time

NUTRITION

Baby formula

Breast milk

SLEEP

Sleep 15-16 hours a day

All babies must sleep on their backs to reduce

sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)