Social and Emotional:-
* Begins to develop a social smile.
* Enjoys playing with other people and may cry when playing stops.
* Becomes more expressive and communicates more with face and
body.
* Imitates some movements and facial expressions.
Movement:-
* Raises head and chest when lying on stomach.
* Supports upper body with arms when lying on stomach.
* Stretches legs out and kicks when lying on stomach or back.
* Opens and shuts hands.
* Pushes down on legs when feet are placed on a firm surface.
* Brings hand to mouth.
* Takes swipes at dangling objects with hands.
* Grasps and shakes hand toys.
Vision:-
* Watches faces intently.
* Follows moving objects.
* Recognizes familiar objects and people at a distance.
* Starts using hands and eyes in coordination.
Hearing and Speech:-
* Smiles at the sound of your voice.
* Begins to babble.
* Begins to imitate some sounds.
* Turns head toward direction of sound.
Developmental Health Watch:-
Alert your child's doctor or nurse if your child displays any of the
following signs of possible developmental delay for this age range.
* Does not seem to respond to loud noises.
* Does not notice hands by 2 months.
* Does not follow moving objects with eyes by 2 to 3 months.
* Does not grasp and hold objects by 3 months.
* Does not smile at people by 3 months.
* Cannot support head well by 3 months.
* Does not reach for and grasp toys by 3 to 4 months.
* Does not babble by 3 to 4 months.
* Begins babbling, but does not try to imitate any of your sounds by 4 months.
* Does not push down with legs when feet are placed on a firm surface by 4
months.
* Has trouble moving one or both eyes in all directions.
* Crosses eyes most of the time (occasional crossing of the eyes is normal
in these first months).
* Experiences a dramatic loss of skills he or she once.
