{"id":48494,"date":"2022-08-24T07:39:39","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T07:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/?p=32594"},"modified":"2023-11-28T23:12:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T20:12:43","slug":"2-month-baby-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/2-month-baby-development\/","title":{"rendered":"2-Month-Baby Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/2-month-baby-development\/#What_Does_a_2-Month-Old_Baby_Do\" title=\"What Does a 2-Month-Old Baby Do?\">What Does a 2-Month-Old Baby Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/2-month-baby-development\/#2-Month-Old_Baby_Nutrition\" title=\"2-Month-Old Baby Nutrition\">2-Month-Old Baby Nutrition<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/2-month-baby-development\/#What_to_Do_in_Case_of_Fever\" title=\"What to Do in Case of Fever?\">What to Do in Case of Fever?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/2-month-baby-development\/#How_Much_Does_a_2-Month-Old_Baby_Suck\" title=\"How Much Does a 2-Month-Old Baby Suck?\">How Much Does a 2-Month-Old 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ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/2-month-baby-development\/#How_Much_Should_a_2-Month-Old_Baby_Sleep\" title=\"How Much Should a 2-Month-Old Baby Sleep?\">How Much Should a 2-Month-Old Baby Sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/2-month-baby-development\/#How_Should_2-Month-Old_Baby_Care_Be\" title=\"How Should 2-Month-Old Baby Care Be?\">How Should 2-Month-Old Baby Care Be?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/2-month-baby-development\/#How_Do_You_Know_When_Babies_Are_Cold\" title=\"How Do You Know When Babies Are Cold?\">How Do You Know When Babies Are Cold?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/2-month-baby-development\/#Can_a_2-Month-Old_Baby_Be_Taken_Out\" title=\"Can a 2-Month-Old Baby Be Taken Out?\">Can a 2-Month-Old Baby Be Taken Out?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/2-month-baby-development\/#Baby_Ear_Care\" title=\"Baby Ear Care\">Baby Ear Care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/2-month-baby-development\/#Baby_Health_and_Development_Review\" title=\"Baby Health and Development Review\">Baby Health and Development Review<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_2-Month-Old_Baby_Do\"><\/span><b>What Does a 2-Month-Old Baby Do?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He can respond to your smile with a smile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> At 1.5 months, he reacts to the rattle in a certain way. (scared, silent, crying)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can make sounds other than crying.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He can raise his head 45 degrees on his stomach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When sitting upright, he can hold his head upright.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He can lift his chest off the ground with the help of his arms when he is on his stomach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It can be rolled over.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can pay attention to small objects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He can grasp the toy when the toy is placed on his fingertips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It can reach for an object.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can form words with consonants, such as age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He starts laughing by himself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He can clasp both hands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It can scream of joy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It can follow an object within 15 cm of its face 180 degrees (from side to side).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Month-Old_Baby_Nutrition\"><\/span><b>2-Month-Old Baby Nutrition<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If\u00a0<\/span><b>you are on maternity leave\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during these months<\/span><b>,\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remember that you should breastfeed your baby as much as possible. Breast milk that you will give him until the age of 2 and breastfeeding your baby directly when you are not working will strengthen the bond between you and increase your milk supply.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are wondering about the\u00a0<\/span><b>feeding frequency of a 2-month-old baby<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we can say that you should feed\u00a0<\/span><b>every 2-3 hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, we recommend that you breastfeed whenever you want so that your baby does not experience breast rejection and gets as much breast milk as possible. Of course, by paying attention to your fatigue, remember that the better you are, the better your baby will be.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you are going back to work,\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you may need to stock up on breast milk while breastfeeding your baby during this period. For this reason, it is precious to take care of yourself, to support your milk with foods that increase breast milk and with a healthy diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the baby suckles, milk comes in, and the receptors on the nipple are stimulated. For this reason, the baby should be breastfed frequently.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_in_Case_of_Fever\"><\/span><strong>What to Do in Case of Fever?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many things can cause a fever in your baby. When this happens, you first need to observe your baby well. When a baby under three months of age develops a fever, you should always consult a doctor as soon as possible, as there is a high risk of febrile convulsions. Never give your baby any medicines without consulting with your doctor first. Suppose your baby continues to feel uncomfortable, even if the fever has decreased. In that case, we recommend that you also consult with your doctor. After three months, depending on the duration and height of the fever, you may wait a little longer before taking your baby to the doctor.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_a_2-Month-Old_Baby_Suck\"><\/span><b>How Much Does a 2-Month-Old Baby Suck?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now,\u00a0<\/span><b>&#8220;How many ccs of milk does a 2-month-old baby drink?&#8221;\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know you&#8217;re wondering the question. The stomach size of a 2-month-old baby is almost the size of a walnut. For this reason, he gets full very quickly and gets hungry very quickly. Do not let this question occupy your mind. You do not need to calculate during this period. Feed your baby a lot.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your baby cannot take breast milk for various reasons if you are supplementing with formula,\u00a0<\/span><b>&#8220;How many cc of formula does a 2-month-old baby drink?&#8221;\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The person who will answer the question is your doctor, who monitors your baby&#8217;s development.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Should_a_2-Month-Old_Baby_Have\"><\/span><b>How Much Should a 2-Month-Old Baby Have?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2-month-old baby boy weighs 5400 grams on average, and a 2-month-old girl weighs an average of 5000 grams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cm_should_a_2-month-old_baby_be\"><\/span><b>How many cm should a 2-month-old baby be?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2-month-old baby girl height lower limit: 52<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2-month-old baby girl height upper limit: 62<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2-month-old baby boy height lower limit: 53<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maximum height of a 2-month-old baby boy: 63<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Month-Old_Baby_Vaccinations\"><\/span><b>2-Month-Old Baby Vaccinations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can say that two months is a period when your baby is a little busy in terms of vaccinations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your 2-month-old baby, the\u00a0<\/span><b>combination vaccine\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is given for five diseases. These diseases are:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Diphtheria<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> whooping cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tetanus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Poliomyelitis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hemophilus Influenza B (a virus that causes meningitis-pneumonia-middle ear inflammation). The combination vaccine is administered as a single injector.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition,\u00a0<\/span><b>BCG (TB) Vaccine is\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">given.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Should_a_2-Month-Old_Baby_Sleep\"><\/span><b>How Much Should a 2-Month-Old Baby Sleep?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the first months, your baby can sleep for an average of 12-16 hours. In the newborn period, even if this is not distinguishing between day and night,\u00a0<\/span><b>the average sleep of\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a\u00a0<\/span><b>2-month-old baby is 14 hours,\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and they spend most of it at night.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This month, your baby\u00a0<\/span><b>can sleep three times in a row.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can prepare sleep routines such as massage and fairy tales to prepare your baby for a long sleep, especially at night.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_2-Month-Old_Baby_Care_Be\"><\/span><b>How Should 2-Month-Old Baby Care Be?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Know_When_Babies_Are_Cold\"><\/span><b>How Do You Know When Babies Are Cold?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the mothers&#8217; most significant mistakes is dressing their baby too thickly. Although it changes according to the season, keeping your baby at the appropriate temperatures is sufficient. You do not need to keep it in a scorching environment. For this, our advice is to thicken your baby by dressing them in thin coats. This way, you can easily take it off when you feel it sweating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can&#8217;t tell by the hands that the baby is cold. You can tell by touching the clothed parts of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_2-Month-Old_Baby_Be_Taken_Out\"><\/span><b>Can a 2-Month-Old Baby Be Taken Out?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you bring it home from the hospital, you take your baby out. After that, you can take your baby outside as long as it is not cold. The view of previous generations not to let the baby out of the house for two weeks after birth is entirely invalid now. A tough baby to come home from the hospital can also be taken to the park or supermarket. However, if there is a flu epidemic, it is better not to take your baby out. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not forget that the most effective way to protect your baby from infectious diseases is to have the clean hands of the people who care for him. Be very careful with handwashing. Dress your baby appropriately when going out and take spare clothes for sudden weather changes. Limit your baby&#8217;s time outside in rainy and windy weather. Wear your baby&#8217;s headgear to protect them from the sun in the summer and the cold in the winter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby_Ear_Care\"><\/span><b>Baby Ear Care<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the outside of your baby&#8217;s ears with a washcloth or cotton, but do not insert fingers, cotton, cotton buds into the ear canal. The ear can naturally clean itself, and removing dirt with any material will do nothing but push the ground deeper. If there is an excessive accumulation of land, it means that your baby may have an infection in his ear. In this case, talk to your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby_Health_and_Development_Review\"><\/span>Baby Health and Development Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The approach of each doctor or nurse to healthy baby control may be different. The general organization of the physical examination and the type and number of examination techniques are tailored to the infant&#8217;s individual needs. However, in general, the following should be done in the two-month baby routine examination:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Questions about the baby&#8217;s situation and his family at home, how the baby is fed, sleep patterns and general development are examined.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The baby&#8217;s weight, height, head circumference are measured and marked on the development chart from birth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If there is a pre-existing problem, it is checked.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Study of its development. Head control (can he hold it upright?), hand use, vision and hearing skills, social interactions can be tested<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The first vaccination sessions are done.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is explained what can be done in the next month regarding nutrition, sleep and development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If necessary, suggestions can be made about fluorine support and vitamin D.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You will be informed about the side effects of the vaccines given to the baby and when to call your doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s Your Turn Now \u2013 Write a Comment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How are you raising your 2-month-old baby? What challenges did you experience? How did you overcome them? 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