Child Developmental Milestones

  • Month 1

    Lifts head and turns it from one side to the other when placed on stomach
    Reacts to parent's voice
  • Month 2

    Month 2
    Watches objects moved about 6 inches away from face.
    Responds to more sounds and different pitches of voice.
  • Month 3

    Month 3
    Holds head steadily when held up
    Lifts head and chest when on stomach
  • Month 4

    Month 4
    Supports upper body on hands when lying on stomach
    Rolls from tummy to back
  • Month 5

    Month 5
    Rolls on stomach while kicking legs and making swimming motions with arms
    Knows positive speech from unhappy speech
  • Month 6

    Month 6
    Puts objects to mouth with hand
    Recognizes basic sounds of native language
  • Month 7

    Month 7
    Knows parents and caregivers by their voices and by sight
    Can follow a path of moving objects with eyes
  • Month 8

    Month 8
    Pulls self up to standing
    Looks at objects with sustained attention
  • Month 9

    Puts objects in containers
    Leans forward to pick up toys
  • Month 10

    Month 10
    Crawls well
    Uses index finger to start pointing
  • Month 11

    Walks while holding onto furniture or crib rails for support
    Releases objects intentionally
  • Month 12

    May walk a few steps
    Holds and drinks from cup