0-2 Month Motor Milestones | Baby’s First Head Lifts & Arm/Leg Movements

By 2 months, Baby’s making small moves in the world — but don’t underestimate those little head lifts and squirming arms and legs! These 0-2 month motor 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 motor development and notice if Baby needs a little extra help.

Baby should meet these motor milestones by 2 months:

✅ While lying on tummy, lifts and holds head up

✅ Able to move fists from closed to open

✅ Moves arms and legs off of surface when excited