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Baby's first year of life.
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Timespan of the babys first year of life.
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One month: Lifts Chin when placed on stomach.
Two months: Lifts chest well above surface when placed on stomach. -
By around 2 months of age, your baby will smile in response to you!
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Holds up head steadily.
Reaches for Objects, but unsteadily.
Rolls from side to back and from back to side. -
By 4 months you can expect to hear your baby start to laugh.
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By 4-6 months, most babies are capable of sleeping through the night.
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Sits alone briefly.
Uses hands to reach, grasp, crumble, bang, and splash.
Turns completely over when laid on back or stomach. -
Babies can usually sit alone steadily by 7-9 months.
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Sits up steadily.
Reaches for spoon.
Eats with fingers
Picks up large objects.
Pulls self up while holding on to furniture.
Propels self by arms, knees, or squirming motion. -
By 9 months, most babies crawl using both hands and feet.
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By 9 months most babies begin to make the link between sounds, gestures, and meaning.
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Is more skillful with spoon.
Reaches for and manipulates objects, including medium-sized ones, with good control.
Stands holding on to furniture or other supports.
Crawls with hands and knees.
Walks when led. -
Between 9-12 months, babies develop better control over their hands and fingers, making it easier to grab small objects, like finger foods.
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By 12 months, most babies begin to stand briefly without support.
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Shows preference for one hand over the other.
Holds and drinks from cup.
Fits blocks, boxes, or nesting toys inside each other.
Picks up small objects using thumbs and fore-finger.
Stands alone.
May walk alone.
