DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES

DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
Age	Skills
1 MONTH	Can lift the head and turn it from side to side when prone
2	Vocalizes, follows object to the midline and smiles
3 (3-6 mos. -teething begins)	Smiles spontaneously when he sees his mother. Turns his head to try to locate a sound. Can hold his head erect when sitting
4	Cooing and gurgling sounds Holding the head erect when sitting Staring at an object in the hand Rolling from back to the side Can hold a rattle for a brief time
6  birth weight DOUBLES	Tries to grasp a toy just out of reach.
7	Can sit with support Can transfer object from to hand Can say syllables such as “mama” and “dada” Sustaining part of body weight in a standing position
8	Baby can sit steadily unsupported Can reach for a toy Playing peek-a-boo
9	Develops fine pincer grasp, finger to thumb grasp Can stand with holding on Initiates speech sounds
10	Can stand alone
12 / 1 yr old birth weight TRIPLES	Ability to walk
15	Can feed themselves with spoon and  stack two blocks