Milestones for Your Baby’s First year and Second Year

Milestones are important indicators of a baby’s development and can provide insight into their overall health and well-being. They help parents and healthcare providers track a baby’s progress and identify any potential delays or issues that may need to be addressed.

Babies develop at different rates, but there are certain milestones that most babies will reach certain ages. Here are some general milestones that you can expect to see as your baby grows:

0-3 months:

• Lifts head while on stomach
• Follows moving objects with eyes
• Grasps and shakes toys
• Smiles and makes cooing sounds
• Recognizes familiar faces
• Begins to babble

4-6 months:

• Rolls over in both directions
• Sits up with support
• Reaches for and grasps toys
• Begins to transfer objects from one hand to the other
• Responds to own name
• Makes vowel sounds

7-12 months:

• Sits up unassisted
• Crawls or scoots
• Stands with support
• Babbles with inflections, imitating intonation of speech
• Points to objects with the index finger
• Begins to use simple gestures, such as shaking their head for “no”

13-18 months:

• Walks independently
• Begins to stack blocks
• Shows interest in simple pretend play
• Points to body parts when named
• Imitates simple words
• Begins to use more words or signs

19-24 months:

• Runs
• Kicks a ball
• Builds towers of four or more blocks
• Follows simple instructions
• Points to pictures in books
• Uses a spoon and cup independently
• Uses 2-3 word sentences

These milestones are general averages, and not all babies will reach them at exactly the same time. Keep in mind that every child is unique and at their own pace. If you have any concerns about your baby’s development, it is best to consult with your pediatrician.

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