![]() Your baby may start settling into more of a regular sleep-wake pattern.Here are some important things to know about sleep for a 2-month-old: Your baby is still in the newborn sleep stage and needs 14 to 17 hours of sleep every 24 hours. (However, some babies will, so if you're one of the lucky ones, enjoy it!)īut just how much should a 2-month-old sleep? A lot. 2-month-old sleepĬhances are your baby will be sleeping more at 2 months old, although your little one probably won't be sleeping through the night just yet. At 2 months old, many babies can sleep for longer stretches – about 4 to 6 hours – and don't need to be woken up to eat. For other babies, it may be okay to sleep through a feeding. If your baby is struggling to gain weight, or needs extra nutrition for any medical reason, waking to feed may be crucial. If you have questions about whether you should wake your baby to feed, it's a good idea to talk to your baby's doctor, because it really depends on your individual baby's growth and any feeding challenges you may be facing. If your baby is drinking breast milk from a bottle or alternating bottles of formula and breast milk, the amount should remain the same. You can expect to breastfeed anywhere between six and 10 times per 24-hour period, although that can vary from infant to infant and even day to day.Ī formula-fed 2-month-old will drink about 4 to 5 ounces of formula every three to four hours. That means watching for hunger cues and feeding your baby whenever they show signs of hunger, such as rooting for your breast, smacking their lips, or sucking on their hands. So how much does a 2-month-old baby eat? In general, a breastfed baby will continue to eat about every 3 to 4 hours, although your little one may be able to go longer stretches between feedings, especially if they're sleeping for longer periods of time. But be sure to attend your baby's well-child visits and tell your baby's care provider if you have any concerns about developmental delay. It doesn't mean that something's wrong if your baby hasn't met a certain milestone yet, especially at this age. Milestones for a 2-month-old vary a lot, especially if your baby was born early. And they may start to suck on their fist in a first attempt at self-soothing. Around now, your baby may learn to bring their hands to their mouth. There are lots of gummy grins coming your way – consider them rewards for all of your hard work so far. Prepare for your heart to melt when your baby begins to smile at you sometime this month. Expect to be transfixed by those first sweet little noises. Don't expect your baby to start saying words just yet, but by the end of two months, your little one may start to imitate your mouth shapes and sounds with some pretty adorable cooing or similar sounds. You'll set the foundation for language learning by talking to your baby – so narrate your day and your activities together. Even though they can't understand your words yet, your baby is learning to recognize familiar voices. ![]() They may even turn their head to try to look at you when they hear your voice. Your baby can definitely recognize your voice and loves to listen to you talk, sing (whether you can do it well or not!), or read. ![]() At this age, some babies can raise their heads and chests by supporting themselves on their forearms, but others won't do this until they are closer to 4 months old. Thanks to all that tummy time, your baby may even start to push up off the floor while lying on their stomach. (Tummy time also helps your baby avoid getting a flat spot on the back of their head.) Tummy time can be done upright too: If you use a baby wrap or baby carrier, it can help strengthen the important neck, back and core muscles your baby needs to develop. The more tummy time you offer, the better muscle control your baby will have. Your baby still needs head and neck support, but they're gaining strength every day. For instance, your baby may be able to track an object that moves in front of them, and they might be able to focus more on their favorite view of all – your face! This month, your baby's eye movements become more focused and targeted. Here are some of the milestones your 2-month-old may reach: Your goal is to get sleep when you can, ensure your baby is growing appropriately, and continue to learn your baby's eating and sleeping cues so you can help encourage a more consistent baby schedule in the future. Your baby may be sleeping and eating at all hours of the day and night, and that's still to be expected at this stage. The newborn stage means all bets are off, and you're still very much in survival mode. ![]() If your baby isn't there just yet, don't worry. ![]()
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