Developmental Milestones

By Kolby.alexander

  • Infant Stage - 2 Months

    Infant Stage - 2 Months
    Begins to smile at people.
    Turns head towards sound.
    Begins to follow things with eyes and recognize people at a distance.
    Begins to hold head up and tries to push up when lying on tummy.

  • 4 Months

    4 Months
    Likes to play with people and might stop crying when playing stops.
    Babbles with expression and copies sounds he hears.
    Uses hands and eyes together, such as seeing a toy and reaching for it with one hand.
    Pushes down on legs when feet are on a hard surface.

  • 6 Months

    6 Months
    Makes sounds to joy and displeasure.
    Likes to look at itself in a mirror.
    Shows curiosity in things and tires to get things that are out of reach.
    Rolls back and forth, sometimes crawling backwards before moving forwards.

  • 9 Months

    9 Months
    May be clingy with familiar adults.
    May be afraid of strangers.
    Understands “no”
    Stands, holding on to something.

  • One Year

    One Year
    Repeats sounds or actions to get attention.
    Has favorite things and people.
    Uses simple gestures like shaking head “no” and waving “bye-bye”
    Pulls up to stand, walks holding on to furniture.

  • 18 Months

    18 Months
    Says several single words.
    Points to show others something interesting.
    May cling to caregivers in new situations
    Points to show others something interesting

  • 2 Years

    2 Years
    Gets excited when with other children
    Shows more and more independence
    Shows defiant behavior (doing what he has been told not to)
    Plays mainly beside other children, but is beginning to include other children, such as in chase games video icon

  • 3 Years

    3 Years
    Shows concern for crying friend
    Understands the idea of “mine” and “his” or “hers” video icon
    Shows a wide range of emotion
    May get upset with major changes in routine

  • 4 Years

    4 Years
    Enjoys doing new things
    Plays “Mom” and “Dad”
    Is more and more creative with make-believe play
    Talks about what she likes and what she is interested in video icon

  • 5 Years

    5 Years
    More likely to agree with rules video icon
    Is aware of gender video icon
    Is sometimes demanding and sometimes very cooperative
    Shows more independence (for example, may visit a next-door neighbor by himself [adult supervision is still needed])