The following milestones are listed under the FIRST month in which they may be achieved. However, remember that babies develop at different rates, so if your baby has not reached one or more of these milestones, it does not mean that something is wrong. He or she will probably develop these skills within the next few months. If you are still concerned, consider discussing this with your baby's pediatrician. The delay could indicate a problem, but more than likely it will turn out to be normal for your baby. Premature babies generally reach milestones later than others of the same birth age, often achieving them closer to the adjusted age and sometimes later.
- The First Month:
Can lift head momentarily
Turns head from side to side when lying on back
Hands stay clenched
Strong grasp reflex present
Looks and follows object moving in front of them in range of 45 degrees
Sees black and white patterns
Quiets when a voice is heard
Cries to express displeasure
Makes throaty sounds
Looks intently at parents when they talk to him/her - The Second Month:
Lifts head almost 45 degrees when lying on stomach
Head bobs forward when held in sitting position
Grasp reflex decreases
Follows dangling objects with eyes
Visually searches for sounds
Makes noises other than crying
Cries become distinctive (wet, hungry, etc.)
Vocalizes to familiar voices
Social smile demonstrated in response to various stimuli - The Third Month:
Begins to bear partial weight on both legs when held in a standing position
Able to hold head up when sitting but still bobs forward
When lying on stomach can raise head and shoulders between 45 and 90 degrees
Bears weight on forearms
Grasp reflex absent
Holds objects but does not reach for them
Clutches own hands and pulls at blankets and clothes
Follows objects 180 degrees
Locates sound by turning head and looking in the same direction
Squeals, coos, babbles, and chuckles
"Talks" when spoken to
Recognizes faces, voices, and objects
Smiles when he/she sees familiar people, and engages in play with them
Shows awareness to strange situations - The Fourth Month:
Drooling begins
Good head control
Sits with support
Bears some weight on legs when held upright
Raises head and chest off surface to a 90 degree angle
Rolls from back to side
Explores and plays with hands
Tries to reach for objects but overshoots
Grasps objects with both hands
Eye-hand coordination begins
Makes consonant sounds
Laughs
Enjoys being rocked, bounced or swung - The Fifth Month:
Signs of teething begin
Holds head up when sitting
Rolls from stomach to back
When lying on back puts feet to mouth
Voluntarily grasps and holds objects
Plays with toes
Takes objects directly to mouth
Watches objects that are dropped
Says "ah-goo" or similar vowel-consonant combinations
Smiles at mirror image
Gets upset if you take a toy away
Can tell family and strangers apart
Begins to discover parts of his/her body - The Sixth Month:
Chewing and biting occur
When on stomach can lift chest and part of stomach off the surface bearing weight on hands
Lifts head when pulled to a sitting position
Rolls from back to stomach
Bears majority of weight when being held in a standing position
Grasps and controls small objects
Holds bottle
Grabs feet and pulls to mouth
Adjusts body to see an object
Turns head from side to side and then looks up or down
Prefers more complex visual stimuli
Says one syllable sounds like "ma", "mu", "da", and "di"
Recognizes parents - The Seventh Month:
Sits without support, may lean forward on both hands
Bears full weight on feet
Bounces when held in standing position
Bears weight on one hand when lying on stomach
Transfers objects from one hand to another
Bangs objects on surfaces
Able to fixate on small objects
Responds to name
Awareness of depth and space begin
Has taste preferences
"Talks" when others are talking - The Eight Month:
Sits well without support
Bears weight on legs and may stand holding on to furniture
Adjusts posture to reach an object
Picks up objects using index, fourth, and fifth finger against thumb
Able to release objects
Pulls string to obtain object
Reaches for toys that are out of reach
Listens selectively to familiar words
Begins combining syllables like "mama" and "dada" but does not attach a meaning
Understands the word no (but does not always obey it!)
Dislikes diaper change and being dressed - The Ninth Month:
Begins crawling
Pulls up to standing position from sitting
Sits for a prolonged time (10minutes)
May develop a preference for use of one hand
Uses thumb and index finger to pick up objects
Responds to simple verbal commands
Comprehends "no no"
Increased interest in pleasing parents
Puts arms in front of face to avoid having it washed - The Tenth Month:
Goes from stomach to sitting position
Sits by falling down
Recovers balance easily while sitting
Lifts one foot to take a step while standing
Comprehends "bye-bye"
Says "dada" or "mama" with meaning
Says one other word beside "mama" and "dada" (hi, bye, no, go)
Waves bye
Object permanence begins to develop
Repeats actions that attract attention
Plays interactive games such a "pat-a-cake"
Enjoys being read to and follows pictures in books - The Eleventh Month:
Walks holding on to furniture or other objects
Places one object after another into a container
Reaches back to pick up an object when sitting
Explores objects more thoroughly
Able to manipulate objects out of tight fitting spaces
Rolls a ball when asked
Becomes excited when a task is mastered
Acts frustrated when restricted
Shakes head for "no" - The Twelfth Month:
Walks with one hand held
May stand alone and attempt first steps alone
Sits down from standing position without help
Attempts to build two block tower but may fail
Turns pages in a book
Follows rapidly moving objects
Says three or more words other than "mama" or "dada"
Comprehends the meaning of several words
Repeats the same words over & over again
Imitates sounds, such as the sounds dogs and cats make
Recognizes objects by name
Understands simple verbal commands
Shows affection
Shows independence in familiar surrounding
Clings to parents in strange situation
Searches for object where it was last seen
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