How do babies develop? Months two to four...

By the second month of their life, babies are beginning to practise using their bodies. They will gurgle and coo, and have to strength to hold their head up for short periods. Their vision is still quite fuzzy but they are fascinated by high contrast patterns and black and white toys.   

They can be awake for longer periods during the day so their sensory development stimulates. You can use this time to stimulate them by singing or playing music. 

   

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In the third month babies can be really joyful, smiling and laughing - and meaning it. They can hold their head steady and recognise your face, voice and scent. They will be starting to develop motor skills and will be able to bring their hands together, bat at toys and even roll over.

The fourth month where you start to get chatterboxes, though don't expect Shakespeare yet. At this age babies are stronger so they can hold their head up steadily and can bear weight on their legs, with help. They can grasp a toy and will reach out for objects. Parents are delighted to find themselves imitated, and the challenge begins - will it be dada or mama first? Bad news mums, it's usually dada... But don't worry, it's nothing to do with who they like more.

And what can we see in there? A little tooth...

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