Your Pregnancy

BABY STEPS

There's nothing quite so special as watching your baby take his first steps. The pride that you'll feel is indescribable, and it's hard to believe that just the other day, you were cradling a helpless human being. But while it may feel like your baby has learnt to walk overnight, it's a slow and gradual process that begins at birth. Every “step” that your baby takes, and every milestone that he meets – from lifting his head to cruising – is just another step towards his ultimate goal: walking. Each step is vital, preparing and strengthening your baby's body for the next. So when should your baby be meeting these milestones? How do they develop? And why is each one so important?

HEAD CONTROL

According to international bestseller Baby Sense, by Megan Faure and Ann Richardson, your 2-month-old is working hard to develop his head control.

When lying on his back, he should be able to hold his head in

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