Building Blocks: Milestones at 2 Months Old
In this video, Dr. Preeti Parikh explains some things you can do with your child that will help them hit important baby development milestones.
In this video, Dr. Preeti Parikh explains some things you can do with your child that will help them hit important baby development milestones. When babies hit two months, they are likely interacting with the world around them and they can lift their heads on their own and follow objects consciously. At two months, your baby should be meeting certain milestones that include noticing their hands, smiling at the sound of your voice, and following objects side to side with their eyes. If your child is not doing these things by the time they are two months old it may be a sign of developmental problems and you should consult with your doctor.
Preeti Parikh, MD serves as the Chief Medical Officer of HealthiNation. She is a board-certified pediatrician practicing at Westside Pediatrics, is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and is an American Academy of Pediatrics spokesperson. She holds degrees from Columbia University and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and has completed post-graduate training at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
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