Your Baby at 2 Months
Explore this age stage using information from approved sources and TalkPebble parent guidance.
About this age
This page brings together CDC developmental milestone information for around 2 months and TalkPebble ideas for everyday connection.
Developmental areas
Important: TalkPebble's milestone information is for educational and developmental monitoring purposes. It is not a diagnostic tool and does not replace standardized developmental screening or professional evaluation.
CDC-derived milestones
Social / Emotional
- Calms down when spoken to or picked up
- Looks at your face
- Seems happy to see you when you walk up
- Smiles when you talk to or smile at them
Language / Communication
- Makes sounds other than crying
- Reacts to loud sounds
Cognitive
- Watches you as you move
- Looks at a toy for several seconds
Movement / Physical Development
- Holds head up when on tummy
- Moves both arms and both legs
- Opens hands briefly
AYJNISHD reference
Listening & Speech
Listening and speech development builds over time. These observations from AYJNISHD describe examples of auditory responses and speech and language development across early childhood.
AYJNISHD reference: Birth to 3 months
Auditory Response
- May awaken or begin to wake when a loud sound, such as a clap or alarm, occurs while asleep
- May startle and cry in response to loud sounds
Speech & Language Development
- Makes cooing sounds
- Makes gurgling sounds
Have concerns about listening or speech?
If you notice a persistent concern about your child's response to sounds or speech and language development, consider discussing it with a qualified healthcare or communication professional.
Explore TalkPebble support resourcesReference source
Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan)
Government of India
Auditory & Speech Milestones
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Support for everyday moments
TalkPebble-created ideas for turning everyday moments into opportunities to connect.
What this can look like
- Your baby may look toward you, smile, or make a small sound during a calm moment together.
Try it at home
- When your baby makes a sound, smile and answer with a sound or a few gentle words, then pause.
- Talk, read, or sing during feeding, dressing, or bath time.
What to say
- “I hear you!”
- “You’re looking at me.”
- “Hello, little one.”
What to notice
- Looks at your face
- Makes a sound back
- Turns toward a sound
- Smiles during an interaction
Why it helps
Warm back-and-forth moments give your baby chances to notice sounds, faces, and their place in the interaction.
Continue with TalkPebble
Find parent-friendly guidance and simple activities for everyday moments.
Have concerns about your child's development?
You know your child best. If you have concerns about your child's development, talk with your child's healthcare professional and ask about developmental screening.
Explore TalkPebble support resourcesSource
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Milestones by 2 Months
View sourceDevelopmental milestone information is based on the CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early. program. TalkPebble is not affiliated with or endorsed by the CDC.