What motor milestone should a 2-month-old infant typically achieve?

At 2 months of age, infants generally demonstrate the ability to hold their head up when placed on their stomach. This is an important milestone as it indicates developing neck strength and control, which are foundational for future motor skills. Holding the head up allows infants to better engage with their surroundings and is a precursor to rolling and sitting up.

In contrast, rolling from tummy to back typically begins around 4 to 6 months, sitting up without support usually develops between 6 to 9 months, and walking independently doesn’t typically occur until around 12 months of age or later. These milestones reflect a progression of motor skill development, with head control being one of the earliest indicators of physical growth in infants.