Your Child's Checkup: 2 Months

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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) The AAP is committed to the health and well-being of infants, adolescents, and young adults. The website offers news articles and tips on health for families.

American Academy of Family Physicians This site, operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), provides information on family physicians and health care, a directory of family physicians, and resources on health conditions.

The Senses and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old Your baby is experiencing the first sights, sounds, and smells of the world through all five senses. What are your baby's responses to light, noise, touch, and familiar faces?

Feeding Your 1- to 3-Month-Old Whether you've chosen to breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby, your infant will let you know when it's time to eat.

Movement, Coordination, and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old The reflexes they had just after birth start to disappear as babies this age gain more control over movements and interact more with their environment.

Communication and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old Your baby is learning to communicate through facial expressions like smiling or frowning as well as crying, squealing, babbling, and laughing. And those sounds are early attempts to speak!

Learning, Play, and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old After learning to recognize your voice, your face, and your touch, your baby will start responding more to you during these months and even give you a smile!

How to Talk to Your Child's Doctor Building a relationship with your child's doctor requires communication and reasonable expectations.

Your Colicky Baby Colic is common in babies - but that doesn't make it easier for parents to handle. Learn what colic is, what causes it, and what you can do about it.

Growth and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old Like newborns, most babies continue to grow quickly in weight and length during the first few months of life.

Medical Care and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old You probably have lots of questions about your baby's health. When should you call the doctor, and what medical care should you expect for your baby at this age?

Sleep and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old Is your baby sleeping through the night yet? This is the age when most infants are able to sleep through the night - even if that means only 5 hours!