Blake: 2 Months Old

Blake turned 2 months old on July 1st, 2018. With Emma I used the typical baby milestones to see where she was. With Blake I will be using both the typical and down syndrome time lines for milestones, although it varies so much sometimes that you can't have a time frame. We obviously don't expect him to hit his milestones at the same time as a typical baby because his muscle tone is a little lower. However, I still like to know where he is in comparison as it lets us know what we should be working on. 

Most Babies Will Be Able To Do:
Skill: Smile in response to a smile 
Ds Age: 2-4.5 months
Blake: yes

Skill: Notice their hands
Ds Age: unsure
Blake: not yet

Skill: Respond to a loud noise in some way
Ds Age: 1-3 months
Blake: yes

Skill: Grasp and shake hand toys
Ds Age: 1-5 months
Blake: not yet

Half of Babies Will Be Able to Do:

Skill: Vocalize in ways other than crying
Ds Age: 1.5-4 months
Blake: yes, he coos

Skill: Lift head 45 degrees while on tummy
Ds Age: 1.5-4.5 months
Blake: yes

Some Babies Will Be Able To:

Skill: Hold head steady when upright
Ds Age: 4-6.5 months
Blake: not yet

Skill: Roll over
Ds Age: 3-6.5 months
Blake: not yet, but he is trying

Skill: Pay attention to an object as small as a raisin
Ds Age: 4-8 months
Blake: not yet

Skill: Reach for dangling objects
Ds Age: 4.5-8 months
Blake: not yet

Skill: Raise chest supported by arms
Ds Age: 4.5-7 months
Blake: not yet

A Few Babies Will Be Able To:

Skill: Lift head 90 degrees while on tummy
Ds Age: 3-6 months
Blake: not yet

Skill: Bring both hands together
Ds Age: 1-5 months
Blake:  not on purpose yet

Skill: Smile spontaneously
Ds Age: 1.5-5 months
Blake: yes

Skill: Track objects 180 degrees
Ds Age: .5-4.5 months
Blake: he is tracking but not 180 degrees yet

Skill: Laugh/squeal in delight
Ds Age: 2.5-6.5 months
Blake:  not yet