Baby's 2-month checkup
Congratulations! You've lived through the first two months and you'll
soon get an idea of your baby's personality. Even if your baby is only 2
months old, he may already be smiling, looking at you and starting to hold his
head high! Now is the perfect time to talk to your child's doctor about these
exciting developmental milestones and more.
You can expect your child's doctor to:
Give your child the first combined vaccines. These may include:
- Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis
- Haemophilus influenzae type b
- Polio vaccine
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
- Hepatitis B
- Rotavirus
Remember that these vaccines are safe and your child really needs them
to protect against many life-threatening diseases such as whooping cough or
whooping cough.
Questions your baby's doctor may ask you
- Is your baby getting tummy time?
- Can your baby hold his head sometimes?
- Did your baby smile again?
- Is your baby attentive to sounds?
- Does your baby stretch well and move his arms and legs?
Diet questions you may have
- Should my baby breastfeed less often now?
- When is the right time to switch to solid foods?
Feeding tips
- Continue to feed the baby whenever he wants, about 7-8 times a day.
- Your baby may have longer intervals between feeds and less diaper poop, and that's okay.
- They vomit frequently. Holding your baby upright in your arms, on a swing, or in a car seat for about 30 minutes after a feed may help. Remember to burp them after every feeding.
- Do not give your child any cereals, juices or other solid foods yet. Their digestive system is not ready. And NO water.
- Breast milk or formula is all your baby needs right now!
Questions about sleep you may have
- I'm so tired - when will my baby sleep through the night?
- How can I help my child learn to fall asleep on his own?
Sleeping tips
- Wait ! Your baby may start sleeping 6 hours a night very soon.
- To promote nighttime sleep, change or feed your baby at night in dim light and do not play with him just before bedtime. This way your child knows it's time to sleep and not to play.
- To help your baby fall asleep on his own, put him down when he is sleepy, not too tired.
- This is also the perfect time
to start talking to your child. They will be captivated by your voice and will
most likely answer you with coos and smiles! And enjoy every moment!