At what age can an infant typically follow an object with its head?

An infant typically develops the ability to follow an object with its head at around 2 months of age. This developmental milestone reflects the growth of visual capabilities and motor skills. At this age, babies begin to have better control over their neck muscles and can turn their heads in response to moving objects, demonstrating an increasing interest in their surroundings.

In the earlier months, particularly at 1 month, infants have not fully developed the necessary muscle control and visual acuity to follow an object smoothly. By the age of 2 months, however, they show noticeable improvements in both visual tracking and head movement, paving the way for further developmental achievements in subsequent months.