Pediatrics: Ashburn, Loudoun, Leesburg, Lansdowne, Broadlands,
Sterling, Cascades, Potomac Falls and Potomac Station:
General
Information for a 2 Month Old Baby:
Crying
–
Often crying will peak at 6-8weeks. With time, you will learn
to distinguish between a hungry cry from other cries. Try not
to use feeding as a way to console every cry. Fussy periods lasting
3 hours on average are common. The crying spells generally improve
by the age of 3 months. If crying persists at night, you can try
planned awakenings during the day. Most babies will sleep through
the night between 1-5 months of age.
Bowel movements -
It is normal for babies to strain. Babies only have constipation
if they have very hard and infrequent stools. It is normal for
stool frequency and consistency to vary greatly.
Family
Concerns - Try to sleep when your baby sleeps. If your baby
has siblings, spend quality time with older siblings as they often
feel neglected. Giving the older sibling responsibility for the
baby in small ways can help. Remember to cuddle and nurture your
baby.
Development-
Babies should at this time know how to smile and follow objects
with their eyes. Most should be cooing and responding to sound.
They can lift their head off of the ground. They can also grasp
fingers.
Diet-
It is important not to give Karo syrup or honey to a baby.
Try to avoid solid foods until 4 months. Studies have shown that
feeding solids early does not help the baby to sleep longer, but
it does increase the chance that your baby will develop allergies.
Safety
(Choking) –
Inspect toys carefully for breakable parts.
Falling
–
Do not leave your baby unattended on elevated surfaces.
Clothes
-
Avoid clothes with loops that can catch on objects.
Congestion
-
Try using saltwater nose drops and the blue bulb syringe. Warm
water humidifiers and sitting in a steamed up bathroom will help.
Vaccinations
Polio vaccine - This shot should not be given if allergic to the antibiotics neomycin,
streptomycin, or polymyxin B.
DTaP (Diptheria, Pertusis, and Tetnus) - Should not be given if your child has a newly diagnosed
seizure disorder. Can cause fever and redness.
Rotavirus
vaccine- Most
common cause of serious diarrhea in children
HIB (Haemophilis) - Can cause
fever and redness. Prevents serious cause of meningitis.
Hepatitis B-Prevents most common cause of serious hepatitis
Prevnar (Streptococcus pneumoniae) - Can cause fever and redness. Prevents serious cause of pneumonia
and meningitis.
More
information on the vaccinations:
