Development 2-3 mths: how your baby grows

Day by day, your baby is getting sturdier. He's beginning to fit into a timetable and shows pleasurable anticipation of certain things like mealtimes and bathtime.

As your baby matures, he'll ease into a more predictable sleeping and eating routine. He'll go 3-4 hours between feeds and may treat you to an 'almost reasonable' night's sleep occasionally - but don't bank on it!

Learning curve?

Your baby's development will see many changes over the next few months, as he moves from reflex to controlled movements. You may notice spurts of rapid development followed by little change for a while. It's normal - your baby is practising new-found skills and will soon get back on schedule.

I can see clearly now

Although your baby is still near-sighted, he's gaining control of his eye muscles and can see more distant objects. He'll fixate on your face when you're holding him and follow with his eyes when you move away.

Now he can see further, more distant objects attract him. He uses the close understanding between you to signal his interest in things he sees. You'll be able to 'understand' what your baby wants and bring those things closer to him.

Better muscle control

At 2 months, he lifts his head up and may roll over when placed on his tummy. At 3 months, he can hold his head and back straight when supported. Your baby's muscles are strengthening and he'll gradually begin kicking and waving his arms when he's excited.

At 2 months, he lifts his head up and may roll over when placed on his tummy. At 3 months, he can hold his head and back straight when supported. Your baby's muscles are strengthening and he'll gradually begin kicking and waving his arms when he's excited.

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