2 months old.

[kendallleblanc]

Moms, when did your baby start to recognize toys and start to hold them. My pediatrician said it's not normal that she didn't get excited when she saw a toy and that she couldn't hold it really. What has been yall's experience with that. I know every baby is different,  I'm just looking for some opinions.

[kendallleblanc]

Thank you all for the encouraging words,  makes me feel alot better!  

[Melissa_25]

My son did everything quicker than expected and surprised . lot of his pediatricians. We went through a few different ones. His first one was good but we moved, then we moved a second time, after finding a doctor we liked they changed locations and we never saw his doctor anymore just nurses so we changed again. Found an amazing doctor but then he moved locations so I transferred to the other doctor that was in the same location wed been going to and shes amazing as well. My son has always been ahead except for in size hes pretty small but its never been considered a problem. My daughter was a little late on hitting most of her milestones and they werent real concerned because she was just a couple months off on most things. Now shes 2 and perfrctly healthy and on track for her age. Shes very smart and social and right where shes supposed to be. I wouldnt worry too much about it at two months old. Babies advance at their own rates and no two kids are the same :)

[RockRose]

Kendall, staring at it the toy is good.  It indicates real interest.

I agree that many 2 month olds don't grasp and hold.

The fact that she's really interested in faces is also a good sign,  and that she smiles.

Those milestones are often just approximations - and any milestone chart you look at is a little different.  I just referred to one online,  and it said the child may even be grasping and holding on to things,  especially very soft toys.  So "may".  I'd be a little concerned about your pediatrician's bedside manner.  :(

[kendallleblanc]

Thanks love35888,  you might be right. It's s military doctor and they aren't the friendliest at times lol

[Love35888]

The Dr shouldn't have made you feel that way.Especially if you're a new mom.

Maybe try a new dr for your babys next appointment,  I had to try a few before I found one that makes me feel comfortable and cares about my baby.

[aingelle]

With my boys it was round 4months or so.

[kendallleblanc]

I know @love35888 I thought so too. She made me feel bad. Thinking my baby isn't on track. She is still so tiny and that makes me feel better! Thank you!
@mercyace thank you for your response! She doesn't the same except not swatting yet haha

[kendallleblanc]

Yes @RockRose she smiles all the time and she notices the toy or sounds, she just doesn't get excited when she sees it. She stares at it. Lol and she always smiles back at me.

[mercyace]

My son is 2 1/2 he doesn't grab things yet. If you put the toy near his hands he'll swat at them. He smiles at me(: and looks around the room, it's amazing lol his doctor said he's healthy..

[Love35888]

I have 3 children,  and usually 3 months is the time where they start to notice the toys. (seeing / touching) my little one will be 4 months in a few days, and is just now starting to hold small toys.

I am surprised your baby's doctor said that. Especially being that no two kids are the same. At two months, babies can hardly see 2 to 3 feet away anyway, and they might  not even be able to see colors yet. (just black and white at birth)

2months is still a tiny baby! Im sure your baby is fine.  Dont stress it momma :)

[RockRose]

Do you think your baby was acting typical at the doctor's appt?  Sometimes they're really distracted or tired or overwhelmed with stimulus,  so it's hard sometimes to judge from a well check exactly where the baby is on the milestone chart.

The fact that she couldn't grab and hold it effectively is less important than whether she showed any interest in it.  

In general,  if it's quiet and not much going on,  and you put a pretty bright rattle in front of her and shake it a little,  do her eyes light up and focus on the item,  showing clear interest?

In general,  does she like to look at faces,  and smile back?