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Child Care Infantile Development by the Month (month 1 to 12) 2 month after bitrh

Infantile Development by the Month (month 1 to 12)

[2 month after birth]

Baby’s Growth and Development


Height	Male 52.0 to 64.6 cm / Female 51.8 to 62.9 cm
Weight	Male 3.92 to 5.68 kg / Female 3.28 to 5.54 kg
Body temperature	36.5 to 37.5˚C
Head	Starts to gain strength in the neck and holds it up slightly or turns the head when being laid down. Still, not fully able to control the neck area.
Eyes	Able to see things within a 30cm-area clearly. Looks up at hanging mobiles; smiles upon seeing you smile (social smile).
Ears	Turns a head in the direction where sounds are made due to developed hearing. May become instantly gentle when the mother makes a soothing sound.
Tactile Sense	Still unable to hold up the neck, but gradually holds up the chin
Tactile Sense	Starts to fret when a diaper gets wet due to developed tactile senses.
Skin	The flushed look on the face is starting to disappear, and the entire body gains weight, making the baby look cuter and chubbier
Arms& Legs	Sometimes stretches the arms and legs, which have been kept drawn in and movements become distinctive. The legs, which looked bowlegged due to being kept bent by the baby, become straightened out.

Baby’s Health

- Vaccination
① A list of vaccination to receive during the first 2 months after birth is as follows.
ⓐ Basic vaccination includes the initial vaccination for DTaP (Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) and preventive vaccination for polio.
ⓑ During this period, recommended vaccinations include Hib vaccine, Pneumococcus vaccine, and the initial vaccination of Rotavirus.
ⓒ When you visit a hospital for vaccination, your baby will be checked on the development of his visual and auditory development along with the state of excretion.

- Baby Health Basics
① If your baby’s nostrils are blocked frequently
ⓐ A baby at the age of 2 months has a lot of nasal discharges. This is because they are very small and can be blocked easily. With the nose blocked, he will have difficulty in feeding and sleeping.
ⓑ Drop a couple of saline solution into the nostrils if your baby finds it hard to breathe through the ear.
② It is important to keep your baby hygienic if she starts to sweat a lot.
ⓐ When a baby sweats a lot, parents usually become concerned about their baby being naturally weak. Babies tend to sweat more than adults do, and are prone to prickly heats due to their sensitive skin.
ⓑ When it comes to prickly heats, prevention is more important than treatment. Have your baby wear loose clothes, and wash sweaty areas with water. If the room temperature and humidity are higher, it is best to create a cooler environment. If the prickly heat worsens and turns into red ones with inflammation, it is best to have him diagnosed by a pediatrics specialist.

※ Caution for prickly heat powder
It is recommended not to use prickly heat powder. When it gets wet with sweat, it may further irritate the skin.