Development Milestones
G Gross Motor
- Holds head steady for several seconds in tummy time
- Pushes up slightly on arms during tummy time
- Kicks legs vigorously when on back
F Fine Motor
- Hands unfist more often
- Bats at objects within reach
- Clasps hands together briefly
L Language & Communication
- Coos, gurgles, and makes soft vowel sounds ("aaah", "ooh")
- Turns head toward sounds
- Early "conversations": vocalises back when you speak
S Social & Emotional
- Reliable social smiling - Beams when you talk to them
- Tracks moving objects across 180°
- Excited movement (arm waving) when sees caregiver
Sleep & Feeding
Sleep
15 hrs/day
Night: ~9.0 hrs
Naps: 3–4 × 1–2 hrs
Feeding
6–8 times/day · 90–120 ml/feed (formula)
Sleep breakdown
Night 9.0h
Naps 6.0h
Sample Daily Routine
7:00 AM
Wake · feed (30–45 min awake window)
8:00 AM
Morning nap (1–2 hrs)
10:30 AM
Feed · play on play gym
12:00 PM
Nap
2:30 PM
Feed · tummy time · talking
4:00 PM
Catnap (30–45 min)
7:00 PM
Bath · feed · sleep
Times are approximate guides only. Follow your baby's hunger and sleepy cues.
Play & Activity Ideas
- Play gym with hanging toys - Kicks to activate mobiles
- High-contrast books or cards during awake time
- Narrate your day: "Now we're having a bath! Splish splash!"
- Gentle infant massage after bath
When to Consult Your Paediatrician
If your baby is NOT doing any of the following, speak to your doctor - Early intervention is key:
- Not smiling at people by 2 months
- Not watching things that move
- Not reacting to loud sounds
- Difficulty moving one or both eyes in all directions
Singapore-Specific Advice
Immunisation visit at 2 months. Singapore's National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS) starts now. Bring the red health booklet (baby's health record) to every polyclinic or paediatrician visit.
Vaccinations This Month
- 2 months: DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB (6-in-1) · Rotavirus · Pneumococcal (PCV13)
Check the Immunization Tracker for the full Singapore NCIS schedule.
Remember: Every baby develops at their own pace. These milestones are general guides based on WHO standards. Always consult your paediatrician, polyclinic, or family doctor if you have any concerns about your baby's development.
WHO Growth (50th %ile)
Boys - Weight5.6 kg
Girls - Weight5.1 kg
Boys - Height58.4 cm
Girls - Height57.1 cm