How to Stimulate a 2-Month-Old's Physical Development

Series Summary

The first several months of life are formative times for a baby. Everything is brand new, including their own bodies. When babies begin noticing their surroundings at around two months of age, it is important to begin stimulating their physical development. Early childhood and physical development creates a foundation for their social upbringing. They should be comfortable with physical touch and movement as they begin reaching for toys, rolling over and pushing themselves up with their tiny arms. An essential aspect of baby care, physical development is important to assess early on. In this free video on child development, a licensed psychotherapist discusses and demonstrates several ways to stimulate a baby's physical development from two months to 12 months of age. Learn to familiarize babies with physical touch by encouraging their limbs to kick and move. As they move more on their own, concentrate on fine motor skills using small edible objects like cereal and finger food. Encourage standing and walking when they gain the strength, and watch a baby develop into a healthy, active child.

Video Transcript

"You have a two month old and you're wondering what can I do to work on his or her physical development? Hi, I'm Dr. Donna with some tips on how to promote physical development with your baby. One thing you can do is start interacting with them moving their legs moving their arms. You want to be really gentle. Babies love it when you touch them. They love infant massage touch. They just love rubbing and moving their legs. Be gentle move them back and forth. Cross them move them side to side. Your baby will give you a clue if they're a little over stimulated by what you're doing so make sure you keep an eye on that. Give them a squeaky toy, okay. This is a little obnoxious squeaky but let them see the squeaky toy. Let them maybe feel it. Put it in their hands and squeak it. Move their hands side to side with the toy. Also, you can take a simple rattle or shaker. Put it in their hands again crossing mid line with your baby. Let them shake it. Let them hear it. Let them feel that sensation. Also, some babies at this point their coordination is still really you know kind of uncoordinated I should say. Put a sock in their hand. Move it around. See what they'll do. See if they'll grab it. See if they'll try to shake it off. You'll never know just stimulate your baby development with a lot of activity. Also, instruments of all types are wonderful. Put instruments in there. I'm Dr. Donna and I should say I'm Dr. Donna with some advice on stimulating your baby two month old development. Good luck."