TWO MONTHS

HEALTH ISSUES

Breastfeed.
Avoid the application of kajal or surma to the eyes.
Do not feed your baby solid foods until 6 months
Know how to use a thermometer to take a rectal temperature.
Do not over-bundle baby - a simple rule is to add one layer (like a blanket) for baby to whatever seems comfortable for you (if a T-shirt is comfortable for you, have baby wear a T-shirt PLUS one layer).

SAFETY ISSUES

Place seat in the middle of the back seat, rear facing.
Use the "H" or "I" clip if you have a retractable shoulder harness.
Ensure that the crib you use is safe and relatively new. Space between slat should be no more than 2 3/8 inches.
Do not place fluffy pillows, blankets or stuffed animals in with baby.
Place, baby on his or her BACK for sleeping.
Always keep a hand on your baby when lying on a changing table, bed or sofa.
Install or test your smoke detector in or near your baby’s room.
Childproof your home (poisons, medicines, guns, plastic bags, sharp objects, cords, outlets, cigarettes, hot liquids, latches on cabinets).
Obtain your local Poison Control Center’s phone number and keep it on hand.

Respond to sounds by startling or blinking.
Look at your face and follows with eyes.
Turn to the sound of your voice.
Be interacting with you, socializing more.
Be lifting his or her head momentarily.
Be sleeping up to 3-4 hours at a time between feedings.
Be able to stay awake for one or more hours.
Have bowel movements at least once every 3 days if formula fed, once every week if breastfed.

Hold, cuddle and rock baby.
Talk and sing regularly to baby.
Start reading books to baby - it’s never too early!
Get your naps during the day when baby is resting.
Encourage your partner to assist in caring for baby.
Develop a bedtime routine.
Spend time alone with your partner - one of the best things you can do for your baby is to maintain a quality relationship with your partner.
Spend time alone with your baby’s sibling(s) to make them know they remain special.

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