0-2 Month Communication Milestones | Secret Ways Newborns Communicate With Parents

Baby may be brand new to the world, but they are quickly learning how to communicate with you using coos, cries, and smiles! These 0-2 month communication milestones are important signs that Baby is growing typically and gaining the skills they'll need for future development.

Tracking these milestones helps you support healthy communication development and notice if Baby needs a little extra help.

Baby should meet these communication milestones by 2 months:

✅ Coos and smiles
✅ Shows interest in faces
✅ Makes eye contact
✅ Cries differently for different needs, e.g. hungry vs. tired
✅ Quiets or smiles in response to sound or voice