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During this month, your baby will smile, laugh and make many different kinds of noises. Talk to your baby and encourage him to continue making sounds. When you place your baby on his chest, he can lift his head and chest up. Give your baby a variety of toys that make different sounds, have different textures and light up. All of this will help to develop his senses.

Most babies will spit up at some point or another because of overfeeding or the lack of a mature digestive system. This is very common and is usually not a cause for concern. As long as your child is growing properly and the spit up does not cause him to choke, he is probably fine. More than likely, the spitting up will improve as your baby gets older.

Soon your baby will be rolling over, so it is time to start thinking safety! Avoid leaving your baby on changing tables, couches, countertops and other surfaces unattended. You never know when she will decide to roll for the first the first time.

Until your baby is four to six months old, there is no need to supplement his diet with water, juice or cereal. Some parents are tempted to put cereal into a baby's bottle to help them sleep longer-this is not recommended. Babies get all of the nutrition they need from breast milk or infant formula. Your baby has probably settled into more of a predictable feeding pattern. Most babies will drink about 5-6 ounces of formula or breast milk every 3-4 hours. Avoid giving your baby a bottle in his crib and do not prop the bottle while you are feeding him.

Because all babies have different temperaments, it should be understood that some babies are fussier than others. While some babies are quiet, calm and content most of the time, others are not. Some babies get fussy and aggrevated very easily and need more nurturing from their caregivers. If you use a pacifier, try to limit the amount of time you give it to your baby. Give it to your baby when he needs it for comort and avoid giving it to him when he is not fussy. Never hang the pacifier from his neck to avoid strangulation.

Your baby will learn from you and his environment. Make your baby feel secure and loved by responding to his needs promptly. This will help your baby build trust in you. Never yell, shake or hit your baby--even if you do get frustrated or upset. Doing so can seriously harm your baby and decrease the trust that he has in you.

Developmental Milestones 2 Months Old

Physical

• Jerky movements are almost gone. Smoother circular movements have taken place of the jerky movements.
• Your baby can grasp objects voluntarily
• Eyes are more coordinated and your baby can see various colors

Intellectual

• Your baby will smile at you this month!
• Prefers objects with more complicated designs, colors and shapes
• Some babies will sleep through the night,but not most
• Most babies will sleep for longer stretches at night

Emotional

• Your baby will smile when he is happy
• Your baby will show preferences for people he knows
• Babies like to be held and comforted. Babies need to feel safe in order to deveop a sense of security.

Age Appropriate Toys

• Rattles
• Balls
• Colored toys
• Mirrors
• Mobiles
• Playgyms
• Books
• Musical toys
• Lighted toys

Comments:

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jaxmom - Saturday, 21 Nov
deeyore: thanx for replying. he's awake now for sometime, so hope that he gets his appetite back.

deeyore486 - Saturday, 21 Nov
jax, babies usually react one of two ways after shots...they are either really fussy and hard to get to sleep, or they are quiet and sleep them off. Sounds like you got a sleeper! If you are still able to wake LO up to eat, you should be fine and he should resume normal behaviors shortly. :)

jaxmom - Saturday, 21 Nov
ok since my last post, have ben able to wake up baby just for feeds after which he again goes into deep sleep.hasnt cried much becos of drowsiness. has wetted diapers.hope he resumes his normal feeding pattern and keeps awake.

jaxmom - Saturday, 21 Nov
ok this may be TMI,but since im very worried had to put it here.my lo had his 2 month shots yesterday and since then hes been very sleepy, diffcilut to arouse to feed and has kind of lost his appetite. he is so drowsy that he doesnt get up even when he has wetted a diaper, which otherwise is not the case. he's fed less, slept more and im very worried, that if i cant wake him for feeds, i might need to take him to the ER. ok he's wetted the diapers, and hasnt had fever above 100.donno what to do.anybody who's experienced this.

mom2be01 - Saturday, 21 Nov
Mommy4The1st: There can be side effects from the shots. I will give my baby tylenol as well. Her doctor even said it was okay if she has a small fever or in pain. Well, I gave her some before we even got in the car and the rest of the day. She didn't get a fever but her little legs hurt so bad she didn't want to be touched and she was not in the mood to eat either.

stublit - Saturday, 21 Nov
the experts are now saying do not give tylenol before shots. the tylenol may cause the shots to be less effective.

luvbugs - Friday, 20 Nov
Mommy4-I always give my kids Tylenol a half hour before the appointment-neither of them have ever gotten sick, though my 18 month old got shots last week in it hurt her legs bad enough she had problems walking around and cried because it hurt so much, which has never happened before.

Mommy4The1st - Friday, 20 Nov
Hi ladies. I took Reagan in for her 2 month appt-she was 13.5lbs. We get shots Tuesday. Do they usually get sick afterwards? I heard there are side effects.

mom2be01 - Friday, 20 Nov
luvbugs: Its 25.69 here for the 24oz can.

luvbugs - Friday, 20 Nov
What size can of formula are you guys getting for $15.00? I live in Oregon and can't find the 25 oz can of enfamil for under 24.99 a can...

deeyore486 - Friday, 20 Nov
Kelkari, when you go to switch formulas, mix the two together in different ratios to gradually wean off one and onto another. That will really help baby's belly adjust to the cheaper formula. Have you considered using a probiotc? We started using a probiotic and I have seen such a difference in Zach's belly. We breast feed, but I have heard really good things about using one with FF babies!!!

deeyore486 - Friday, 20 Nov
Ayden was rear-facing until he was 18mo and we had Zach...even then he was right on the line with his weight being legal...he is 21lbs at 21 mo right now! I think the law is 1yr and 20lb, but some ca rseats are not licensed to be turned forward until 22lb. We have two mirrors in our van...one activity mirror that you can situate to see the baby and then a smaller one that mounts on the windshield that looks like a mini rear-view mirror. That one lets me see Ayden and it reflects the other mirror, so seeing Zach is relatively easy as well. I love having them!

rosye13 - Friday, 20 Nov
Oh, where do you live? Are you the one that lives in Ohio? My friend told me that it passed here but she could be wrong.

ymmfreshstart - Friday, 20 Nov
rosey - I don't think that law passed yet. I know it is a recommendation though. My boyfriend still has his son in a booster seat just because he is so small.

rosye13 - Friday, 20 Nov
ymmfreshstart - lol. She'll be in a booster seat till she's 20! I think the new law is 8 or 80lbs isn't it?

ymmfreshstart - Friday, 20 Nov
Rose - If I have to wait til she is 20lbs, it might be a while. My boys got big fast, but my boyfriend is only 5'6' and his son is small. He is 7 years old and only weighs 42lbs.

rosye13 - Friday, 20 Nov
Till 1 year or 20 lbs I think it was. It's either 20 or 22 lbs. But yeah, awhile. Because you're supposed to wait until at least 1 year even if they hit the 20lb mark. They have to meet both criteria before you can turn them around. I know, I get so paranoid if I can't make sure she's okay!

ymmfreshstart - Friday, 20 Nov
Rose - I will have to go look there. I worry because I can't see her. It drives me crazy. How long do they have to be turned around that way. They came up with that law after I had my last one. Danielle is 9 wks tomorrow and my next youngest is 12, so it has been a while since I did the baby thing.

rosye13 - Friday, 20 Nov
ymmfreshstart - We got our's at Walmart. Love it!

ymmfreshstart - Friday, 20 Nov
Kel- 23 years ago I had my oldest in a car seat, but at least he was turned around so I could se him. I hate the car seat facing the back of the car. I can't see anything. Does anyone have those mirrors they make so you can see the baby. I want to know wher to buy them.

Kelkari - Friday, 20 Nov
YMM - No to the WIC. My DH and I do okay, but aren't rolling in the dough, so it does severly impact the budget. We'll make it though..glad that there may be a chance that she'll be able to go down to the $15 can. In the car is the hardest part...22 years ago, that baby was in the front seat next to me and I was feeding her with one hand, driving with the other. 41 years ago, Mom held me and fed me while Dad drove. LOL Things have definitely evolved. Talk to you soon! Have a GREAT weekend.

Kelkari - Friday, 20 Nov
Rose and YMM - Jumping off for now - hope to chat with you both soon. YMM - sorry the IAP site was giving you multiple messages yesterday, you can shoot me messages on facebook, as I check that often.

ymmfreshstart - Friday, 20 Nov
kel - Can you get WIC? I would starve if I had to buy formula that cost that much. My mom bought a can of soy for Danielle at the grocery store and it was $15. a can, I bought the same thing at wal-mart and got twice as much for $13. As for the ride in the car, most of my driving is highway. Even when I have to run to drugmart, I am on a state route. I cry when she starts crying and I'm on the highway because I can't do anything. The pacifier is a life saver. It is very hard to drive and hold a bottle in her mouth in the backseat. lol My son Zech has OCD and never to a pacifier and there was only one brand of nipple he would take.

Kelkari - Friday, 20 Nov
She said to try one of the 'sensitives' - I just don't want Karley going through all the issues again. Aargh! Maybe by January her digestive system will be more mature and able to handle the other types of formula ($14) better.

Kelkari - Friday, 20 Nov
YMM - It sure beats blaming it on old age. LOL The doctor said I can move Karley back to a less expensive formula, but I want to be sure she is stable first, so I plan on waiting until after the holidays. I have to say this $21+ a can is eating our lunch.

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