Growth & Development
Growth continues steadily, with most babies gaining around 700-900 grams this month. Head control is improving, and you may notice your baby holding their head more steadily when upright.
Key Milestones
- Smiling spontaneously, not just in response
- Cooing and making vowel sounds
- Following objects with eyes past the midline
- Holding head up briefly during tummy time
- Bringing hands to mouth
Sleep
Total sleep is similar to month one, but you may start to see slightly longer nighttime stretches for some babies — though sleeping through the night is still a long way off for most.
Feeding
Feeding patterns are becoming a bit more predictable for many babies. Growth spurts can temporarily increase hunger and feeding frequency, which is completely normal.
Activities to Try
Your baby is likely tracking moving objects with their eyes and may start to enjoy simple back-and-forth "conversations" of coos and smiles. Reading aloud, even simple books, supports language development from this early stage.
Health Tips
This is typically when the first major round of vaccines is due. Mild fussiness, low fever, or soreness at the injection site afterward is common and usually resolves within a day or two.
Vaccination Info
The 6-week vaccines (sometimes given slightly later, around 8 weeks) typically include DTwP/DTaP, IPV, Hib, Rotavirus, and PCV — covering several diseases at once. Ask your pediatrician about the specific combination they recommend.