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Introduction
Watching your baby grow and develop is one of the most rewarding experiences of parenthood. Understanding your baby’s development milestones can help you track their progress and ensure they’re on the right track. This guide will provide you with a month-by-month overview of key milestones, along with tips and activities to support your baby’s growth.
Month 1
- Physical Development:
Can lift head briefly when lying on tummy
Follows objects with eyes
Begins to coo and make vowel sounds
- Social and Emotional Development:
Recognizes familiar faces
Smiles in response to others
Month 2
- Physical Development:
Can hold head up for longer periods
Rolls over from tummy to back
Begins to make babbling sounds
Social and Emotional Development:
Smiles at their reflection
Shows interest in toys
Month 3
- Physical Development:
Can sit with support
Reaches for and grasps objects
Makes a variety of babbling sounds
- Social and Emotional Development:
Laughs out loud
Shows signs of separation anxiety
Month 4
- Physical Development:
Can roll over in both directions
Supports weight on legs when standing
Begins to babble with consonant sounds
- Social and Emotional Development:
Imitates sounds and gestures
Shows interest in other children
Month 5
- Physical Development:
Can sit unsupported
Crawls or scoots
Feeds themselves with fingers
- Social and Emotional Development:
Shows curiosity about surroundings
Plays simple games
Month 6
- Physical Development:
Stands with support
Begins to babble words
Feeds themselves with a spoon
- Social and Emotional Development:
Shows affection for caregivers
Understands simple commands
Month 7
- Physical Development:
Cruises around furniture
Transfers objects from one hand to the other
Babbles more complex sounds
- Social and Emotional Development:
Shows fear of strangers
Plays peek-a-boo
Month 8
- Physical Development:
Stands alone
Walks with assistance
Babbles words that sound like syllables
- Social and Emotional Development:
Shows independence
Understands simple gestures
Month 9
- Physical Development:
Walks with a few steps
Can pull themselves up to stand
Babbles words that sound like real words
- Social and Emotional Development:
Shows separation anxiety
Plays simple games
Month 10
- Physical Development:
Walks independently
Pincer grasps small objects
Says a few simple words
- Social and Emotional Development:
Understands simple instructions
Shows empathy for others
Month 11
- Physical Development:
Runs and climbs
Can point to objects
Says more words
- Social and Emotional Development:
Shows preference for certain toys
Plays pretend games
Month 12
- Physical Development:
Walks confidently
Kicks a ball
Says 10-15 words
- Social and Emotional Development:
Shows independence
Cooperates with simple requests
Remember, every child develops at their own pace. If you have concerns about your baby’s development, consult with our pediatrician.
