Head lifts are getting stronger and those little legs are kicking with purpose now.
These activities strengthen core muscles, encourage symmetrical movement, and build the upper body strength your baby needs for future milestones.
Your baby's head control is improving rapidly. During tummy time, they can hold their head at a 45-degree angle and may push up briefly on their forearms. Their fists are starting to unfurl, which is the first step toward reaching and grasping.
Give your baby plenty of floor time on a firm surface. Encourage reaching by holding toys within arm's range. Every small movement is building the strength and coordination for bigger milestones ahead.
Upper body strengthening at two months builds the muscle control needed for reaching, rolling, and eventually sitting independently.
Your baby is learning to smile socially now. Get face-to-face and smile back—this back-and-forth is their first real conversation.
Sing the same songs repeatedly. Babies this age love predictable patterns and your voice is their favorite sound in the world.
Tummy time builds the neck and shoulder strength your baby needs for every milestone ahead. Even 3-5 minutes at a time counts.
Strengthen your baby's neck and trunk muscles by gently lifting them in an airplane hold during tummy time — a playful way to build core strength.
Lay out different textured surfaces in a path for your baby to crawl across — a sensory-rich adventure that builds motor planning and exploration.
Set up a furniture path with interesting toys at each stop to encourage your baby to cruise along — a natural bridge to independent walking.
Stack soft blocks in front of your sitting baby and let them knock the tower over — a satisfying game that practices sitting balance and reaching.
Position your baby on their side with a rolled towel for support and encourage reaching for toys — a great way to build rolling skills.
Play a gentle tug-of-war with silky scarves to build your baby's grip strength and upper body coordination — a fun two-way game.