Developmental Milestones during the first year. This chart helps you keep track of baby’s normal development. If you feel your baby is delayed in some respect and you are worried, speak to your doctor. To download click here
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Child’s Age |
Child should be able to (Majority of children can do) |
Will probably do (many children can do) |
May possibly do (few children can do) |
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1 Month |
Lifts head briefly when on tummy Focus and stare on a face close Respond to sounds by startling, crying etc. |
Hold head steady for short periods. Vocalize in some way other than crying(E.g. cooing and gurgling) Smile back in response |
Lift head at 45˚ on tummy Smile spontaneously Bring both hands together |
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2 Months |
Can smile back in response to your smile On tummy, hold head steady Follow objects with eyes
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Lift head at 45˚ on tummy Smile spontaneously Bring both hands together Follows moving objects |
Hold head steady when upright Roll over one way Grasp a rattle |
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3 Months |
Lift head at 45˚ on tummy Smile spontaneously Bring both hands together Follows moving objects |
Squeals, laugh out loud On stomach, hold head 90˚. Hold head steady when upright Roll over one way |
Bear some weight on legs Reach for an object Recognizes mother’s voice Makes razzing sound |
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4 Months |
Squeals, laugh out loud On stomach, hold head 90˚. Hold head steady when upright Roll over one way Pay attention to small objects |
Bear some weight on legs Reach for an object Recognizes mother’s voice Makes razzing sound |
Sit without support Object if you try taking a toy away Imitates sounds. |
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5 Months |
Squeal, laugh out loud Smile spontaneously Grasp a rattle Makes razzing sound Responds to voices Bear some weight on legs |
Say ah-kaa or similar words Sit for few seconds without support Rolls over in both directions |
Pull up to standing position from sitting Mouths objects Pass an object from one hand to another |
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6 Months |
Sit for few seconds without support Say ah-kaa or similar sounding words Roll over |
Stand holding onto something or someone Look for a dropped object Pass an object from one hand to another |
Creep or crawl Babble Work to get something out of reach. |
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7 Months |
Sit well without support Pass object from one hand to another Work to get a toy
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Shows separation anxiety Babble Crawl or lunge forward
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Get upset if a favourite toy is taken away Looks for dropped object
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8 Months |
Says Mama indiscriminately Lunges forward Imitate sound Babbles |
Play peek-a-boo Looks for dropped objects
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Bang objects together Stand holding onto something Pull up to standing position |
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9 Months |
Looks for dropped objects Play peek-a-boo Moves in some form(creep or crawl)
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Can pick up objects between thumb and forefinger Feed self some finger food
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Distinguish emotion of a person talking by their voice Wave goodbye Understand “no” Say mama to real mother Stands alone without support |
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10 Months |
Stand holding onto something Pull up to standing position Wave goodbye Crawl well Can pick up objects between thumb and forefinger
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Say mama to real mother Understand word “no” Use gestures to indicate wants Stand alone for sometime |
Drink from a cup alone Stands alone well Can clap hands Walk one or two steps
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11 Months |
Recognize their parents as mama and papa Wave good bye Clap hands |
Walk one or two steps Put objects within other objects Drink from a cup alone |
Walk well Understand instructions |
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12 Months |
Imitate other people’s sounds Stands alone well Afraid of strangers Move head to indicate no. |
Understand instructions Say some words
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Scribble Walk alone Say more words |
Baby development is a quick process and one can observe the effects each and every day. It is important to observe each and every step.