At two months, things finally started to feel a little more familiar. She was more alert, more responsive, and we were beginning to see her personality peek through. The newborn fog hadn’t totally lifted, but month two felt like a turning point—that shift from pure survival to tiny moments of rhythm.
Every baby is different, but here’s what our 2-month chapter looked like: what she was doing, and what helped us get through it.
Feeding at 2 Months
Her appetite had grown, but it was still pretty manageable. We stayed on a 3-hour feeding schedule: 3am, 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm, 9pm, and 12am — eight total feeds a day. She usually took 3–4 oz per bottle, sometimes a little more during a growth spurt.
Because she had reflux, we learned early on that the order of things mattered. Our routine became: diaper first, then feed, followed by 20 minutes upright to help her digest before laying her back down. That sitting time made a huge difference in keeping her comfortable and reducing spit-ups.
After the upright time, we’d move into a short play or activity: tummy time, singing, or a few minutes under her Lovevery Play Gym before her next nap. It became a nice rhythm: wake, change, feed, upright, play, sleep.
If we were bottle-feeding pumped milk, I always kept her on a slow-flow nipple. It kept her from drinking too fast and helped manage the reflux too.
That mix of routine and slower pacing made feedings calmer, less messy, and easier for both of us to get through—especially during those late-night sessions.
Sleep at 2 Months
Sleep finally started to make sense around this time, though it was still unpredictable. She slept about 14–16 hours in 24 hours, and we were starting to get a 4–6 hour stretch at night, which felt like a miracle.
What helped the most was keeping lighting and sound consistent between our bedroom and the nursery. We used Philips Hue Smart Bulbs in both rooms and kept them in red or amber tones once evening hit. It was a small change, but it helped her body start recognizing nighttime.
We also used white noise on Spotify—”10 Hours of Ocean Waves”—and played it through JBL Go 3 Portable Speaker in our bedroom at night and the nursery during the day. The wave sounds became her cue that it was time to wind down.
As the day went on, we’d dim the lights earlier and slow the pace of the house. Less noise, fewer bright lights, little signals that bedtime was coming.
Wake Windows at 2 Months
Her wake windows were usually around 60 to 75 minutes, depending on the time of day.
Since she needed to sit upright for 20 minutes after every feed, that took up a big chunk of her awake time. I’d hold her or prop her on my lap, and we’d use that time for calm connection—talking softly, reading a short board book, or looking out the window.
Once her tummy had settled, we’d shift into gentle play: tummy time on the play mat, a few minutes under her activity gym, or music time on the floor. She wasn’t quite rolling yet, but she loved stretching and kicking while looking around.
By the end of her wake window, her cues were clear—slower movements, zoning out, or a soft whine. We’d swaddle, turn on the white noise, and put her down before she hit the overtired stage.
These windows were short but full – feed, upright time, a little play, then rest. The predictability helped all of us find our rhythm.
Developmental Milestones at 2 Months
This was the month she really started to wake up to the world.
Smiling on purpose: Her first real smiles showed up, and they were pure magic.
Cooing and little sounds: She started “talking”—small “ahh” and “goo” noises—and we’d talk right back.
Following faces and toys: She could track movement with her eyes. We used Black and White High Contrast Baby Books Flash Cards and she’d follow them from side to side with so much focus.
More head control: During tummy time, she could lift and hold her head higher. Most of her tummy time still happened on our chests, and that counted.
Kicking and swatting: Her movements became more coordinated—she’d kick and wave her arms with purpose, almost proud of herself.
Each week brought something new, and it was incredible to see the small changes add up.
A Typical Day at 2 Months
Here’s what our days roughly looked like:
| Time | What We Did |
|---|---|
| 3am | Diaper, feed, 20min of upright, back to sleep |
| 6am | Diaper, feed, 20min of upright, back to sleep |
| 9am | Diaper, feed, 20min of upright, stroller walk |
| 12pm | Diaper, feed, 20min of upright, tummy time |
| 3pm | Diaper, feed, 20min of upright, tummy time |
| 6pm | Diaper, feed, 20min of upright, tummy time or bathtime (depending on the day) |
| 9pm | Diaper, feed, 20min of upright, down for bed - red lights on |
| 12am | Diaper, feed, 20min of upright, back down for the night |
It wasn’t perfect every day, but it gave our days some rhythm and made everything feel a little more manageable.
Looking Back
Two months felt like the start of things settling—even just a little. Feedings got smoother, naps started falling into patterns, and the first real smiles changed everything.
As a Type A person, I was still tracking every ounce and nap, but I was learning to loosen my grip. I realized parenting isn’t about perfect systems. It’s about finding what works for your baby and leaning into it.
Looking back, those small choices—the red lights, the wave sounds, the consistent rhythm — made our days calmer. Month two was when it started to feel less like chaos and more like connection.