Growth And Development for 2 months old (8 weeks) Infant

8 WEEKS ( 2 months)

MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

• turns from side to back
• holds head erect when held upright
  
• shows eye coordination to light and objects
• if bell is sounded near him, he will stop activity and listen
• begins to lift head momentarily from prone position
• eyes follows better, both vertically and horizontally. Focuses well.
• holds rattle briefly when placed in the hand
  

SOCIALIZATION AND VOCALIZATION

• begins vocalization- coos, especially to a voice
• eyes follow person or object more intently
• smiles back in response to another smile
  
• may squeal with delight when stimulated by touching, talking, or singing
• turns head to side where sound came from
  
• cries to seek attention
  

COGNITIVE AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• recognizes familiar face
• enjoys sucking- puts hand in mouth
• anticipate being feed when in feeding position
• becomes more aware and interested in environment
• eye to eye contact