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Baby milestones are skills babies learn in the first 12 months of life. A lot happens in the first year: Babies start cooing, babbling, imitating speech, and saying their first words. They smile, laugh, and interact with their caregivers. Movement milestones include rolling over, sitting unassisted, crawling, standing, and potentially walking. All babies develop at a different pace, and variations are normal. But keeping an eye on your baby's milestones month by month helps to ensure their development is on track.

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Baby milestones

Baby milestones are the accomplishments or skills you can expect your child to achieve or learn in the first year of life. Watching for development milestones helps you and your baby's pediatrician ensure that your baby's development is on track.

In the first year, babies learn and grow at an astonishing pace. These 12 months are chock-full of exciting development milestones, from saying "mama" or "dada" to sitting up, crawling, and maybe even taking those momentous first steps. Although all children develop at different rates, there's a standard milestone timeline that most babies follow.

As you learn which baby milestones to expect this year, keep in mind that this is only a guideline. Each child is unique and develops at their own pace. If your baby is advanced in one skill (say, crawling or walking), they may be less advanced in another (such as talking). Rest assured, there's a wide range of what's considered normal.

Still, let the doctor know if you notice that your little one is behind on certain baby milestones month to month. Your child's pediatrician may want to check for development delays. The earlier any potential issues are detected, the sooner they can be addressed, often leading to a better outcome.

For more information on helping your baby meet physical milestones, check out Meeting physical milestones through play, BabyCenter's course about using play to foster your baby's healthy development.

Here are baby milestones to look out for according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, March of Dimes, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1 month old milestones

Tries different facial expressions
Can recognize your smell
Startles at loud noises (hearing is fully developed)
Can see things 8 to 12 inches away (eyesight is developing)
Enjoys high-contrast patterns, especially black and white
May be able to hold their head up for brief moments
May be able to turn head from side to side during tummy time

Learn more about milestones, growth, and development for your 1-month-old.

2 month old milestones

May smile
Brings hands to mouth
Possibly self-soothes by thumb-sucking
Makes cooing noises
Turns head toward sounds, especially your voice
Visually tracks an object in front of them
Tries to look at a parent's face
Has improved head and neck control, thanks to plenty of tummy time
Makes smoother arm and leg movements

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Learn more about milestones, growth, and development for your 2-month-old.

3 month old milestones

Smiles socially in response to others
May laugh
Lifts head and chest during tummy time and possibly supports upper body with arms
Kicks when placed on back
Pushes down on feet when placed against a solid surface
Watches faces
Follows objects with eyes
Turns head toward sounds
Makes babbling noises
Imitates sounds
Has improved hand-eye coordination
Reaches for and may be able to grasp toys
Open and shuts hands
Brings hands to mouth
Might begin rolling from tummy to back

Learn more about milestones, growth, and development for your 3-month-old.

4 month old milestones

Smiles at familiar faces
Recognizes objects, like a favorite toy
Uses hands and eyes together to reach and grab for objects of interest
Enjoys playing with toys
May get frustrated when it's time to stop playing
Begins to babble
Imitates sounds and facial expressions
Holds head steady without support
Pushes body up onto elbows during tummy time
May roll over from tummy to back

Learn more about milestones, growth, and development for your 4-month-old.

5 month old milestones

Enjoys playing games like "peek-a-boo"
Can likely roll over from tummy to back
May be able to sit when propped up with pillows
Picks up and moves objects with hands
Understands cause and effect (for example, that dropping a block makes noise)

Learn more about milestones, growth, and development for your 5-month-old.

6 month old milestones

Recognizes familiar people
Enjoys looking in the mirror (recognizes self)
Likes playing games like patty-cake
Responds to other people's emotions
Tries to "talk" with you, or babbles back at you
Says consonant sounds like "m" and "b"
Responds to own name
Is curious about the surrounding world
Explores objects using mouth
Passes toys between hands
Rolls from tummy to back and back to tummy
May attempt to get up on hands and knees and rock back and forth
May be able to sit without support
Likely has fun bouncing on legs when supported

Learn more about milestones, growth, and development for your 6-month-old.

7 month old milestones

Rolls both ways (from tummy to back and back to tummy)
Notices and tracks distant objects with eyes
Reaches with one hand
Picks up larger objects
Passes objects between hands
Uses a "raking" movement to move small objects
May understand some words, including their own name and "no"
Babbles chains of consonants like "ma ma ma ma"
Reacts to emotion in your voice
Loves playing with you
Might be able to sit without support
May be able to support their own weight on their feet when held under armpits

Learn more about milestones, growth, and development for your 7-month-old.

8 month old milestones

Sits without support
Babbles
Easily passes objects between hands
Might become attached to a special toy
May pull themselves up to stand
Could start to crawl
May say some words, like "mama"
Might grasp smaller objects

Learn more about milestones, growth, and development for your 8-month-old.

9 month old milestones

Claps their hands
Attempts to wave
May use fingers to point
Picks up small objects like finger foods
Remembers the location of toys and other objects
May cry when you leave due to separation anxiety
Understands certain words, like their name and "no"
Makes many different sounds
Has likely begun crawling
Might be afraid of strangers and clingy with parents
Can probably pull themselves up to stand
Can get into sitting position and sit without support

Learn more about milestones, growth, and development for your 9-month-old.

10 month old milestones

Experiments with toys by shaking, throwing, or banging them
Copies your patterns of speech
Can likely understand and use some baby sign language
May communicate using basic gestures, such as pointing at objects they want
Might crawl
May pull themselves up to stand
Might take a few steps on their own

Learn more about milestones, growth, and development for your 10-month-old.

11 month old milestones

Understands more words
Looks at objects when named
Uses gestures to communicate, such as waving bye
May be able to pull up with support and stand for a few seconds
May "cruise" while standing and holding onto furniture or a walking toy
Might take a few steps without holding on
Could say first words
Might be able to follow simple directions

Learn more about milestones, growth, and development for your 11-month-old.

12 month old milestones

Sits without support
Get onto hands and knees
Pulls up to stand
May remain standing without support
Crawls
Cruises (walks while standing and holding onto furniture or a walking toy)
May walk without support
Explores objects by banging, shaking, and dropping
Moves objects in and out of containers
Uses a sippy cup
Says single words, like "dada" or "uh oh"
Tries to imitate words
Remembers where objects are hidden
Responds to simple commands
Look at correct picture when image is named
Uses gestures, such as shaking head no
Points at objects or people of interest
Shows preferences for certain people or toys
Likely experiences some separation anxiety
May hold a marker and try to scribble

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Baby Developmental Milestones and Chart

The first smile, the first step, the first word: Most parents remember exactly when their baby accomplished these big goals. But before baby reaches each one, you’re probably dying to know when to be on the lookout for the important baby developmental milestones, camera at the ready.

While it’s helpful to understand how baby development generally unfolds, don’t feel like you have to obsessively monitor your child’s progress against the baby milestone chart. As long as you’re keeping up with baby’s well visits, the doctor will keep track for you. “Pediatricians will ask parents questions about their child’s development at each well visit and look for certain developmental [concerns],” says Karen Fratantoni, MD, MPH, medical director of the Complex Care Program at Children’s National Health System in Washington, DC.

Also, keep in mind that every baby is unique, and there is a range for when children achieve their baby developmental milestones. To better reflect this, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) adjusted their milestones guidelines in February 2022. The updates outline broader age ranges for milestone achievement, and since 75 percent of children generally fall within these ranges, developmental delays may be easier to spot, says Alexis Phillips-Walker, DO, a pediatrician at Memorial Hermann Medical Group Pediatrics in Atascocita, Texas. “These milestones enable parents to get help for their children earlier compared to the ‘watchful waiting’ approach previously associated with the older guidelines,” she explains.

The below baby milestone chart gives you an overview of what your child’s behavior may be like at each age—and when you can expect to check the big baby developmental milestones off the list. But of course, remember every child is different and will hit their picture-worthy milestones at their own pace.

In this baby milestone chart:
1 month old baby developmental milestones
2 month old baby developmental milestones
3 month old baby developmental milestones
4 month old baby developmental milestones
5 month old baby developmental milestones
6 month old baby developmental milestones
7 month old baby developmental milestones
8 month old baby developmental milestones
9 month old baby developmental milestones
10 month old baby developmental milestones
11 month old baby developmental milestones
12 month old baby developmental milestones
Baby milestones by month: FAQs
When should I be concerned about baby developmental milestones?

1 Month Old Baby Developmental Milestones

Baby’s senses are still developing—and they’ll be busy testing them out to help make sense of this strange new world.

Monthly baby milestones:

Notices faces
Sees bold patterns, especially in black and white
Recognizes the sound of your voice
Brings hands within range of their eyes and mouth

See what else baby will be doing at 1 month here.

2 Month Old Baby Developmental Milestones

The CDC’s new milestone guidance starts at 2 months. Observe these 2-month baby developmental milestones closely—if baby isn’t achieving them, your pediatrician may want to explore further. “The ability to track an object is important,” says Carrie Brown, MD, a pediatrician at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas, because the inability to do so may indicate a visual or brain impairment, “just like not turning their head to sounds could indicate a hearing issue.”

Monthly baby milestones:

Starts to coo and make sounds beyond a simple cry
Starts to smile at people
Briefly calms themselves (may bring their hands to their mouth to self-soothe) when spoken to or picked up
Begins to follow things with eyes and recognizes people at a distance
Turns their head in the direction of sounds
Makes smoother movements with their arms and legs
Holds their head up when lying on their stomach

See what else baby will be doing at 2 months here.

3 Month Old Baby Developmental Milestones

How time flies—baby is no longer considered a newborn! Baby’s emotional skills are developing: They may start to use different cries to tell you what they’re feeling and begin to enjoy playing with other people.

Monthly baby milestones:

Can distinguish your face from others
Starts to have different cries for different needs—hunger, diaper change, pain, etc.
Opens and shuts their hands
Swipes at dangling objects
Follows moving objects with their eyes
Enjoys playing with other people (and may cry when the playing stops)

See what else baby will be doing at 3 months here.

4 Month Old Baby Developmental Milestones

Baby is becoming more alert and eager to explore the world around them. At this age, you might hear baby’s adorable chuckle or watch them try to lift themselves up during tummy time.

Monthly baby milestones:

Starts to chuckle (not quite a full laugh)
Copies facial expressions
Holds their head up, unsupported
Pushes up onto their elbows when they’re lying on their tummy

See what else baby will be doing at 4 months here.

5 Month Old Baby Developmental Milestones

The skills baby is building now may seem small, but they form the foundation for bigger skills that’ll pop up later on the baby milestone chart—and may help your doctor diagnose an issue early if you notice something isn’t right. “All the milestones are a big deal because they build upon one another,” says Natasha Burgert, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician in Kansas City, Missouri, and blogger behind KC Kids Doc. “You can’t walk if you can’t pull up. You can’t speak in sentences if you don’t have simple words.”

Monthly baby milestones:

Babbles
Entertains themselves for short periods of time
May start to differentiate between colors

See what else baby will be doing at 5 months here.

6 Month Old Baby Developmental Milestones

At the six-month mark, baby may be ready to start accomplishing some huge developmental milestones—like mobility! But even if they don’t start creeping (pushing themselves around on their tummy) at 6 months, there’s no reason to worry. “There’s a range of time during which each skill is expected to develop, and that range can be narrow for some and wider for others,” Fratantoni says.

Monthly baby milestones:

Rolls over from tummy to back (though some babies may accomplish this earlier, around 4 months)
Explores toys by putting them in their mouth
Reaches for toys they want
Loves to look at themselves in a mirror
Starts creeping along the floor
Passes things from one hand to the other
Starts to understand simple words
Leans on hands for support when sitting

See what else baby will be doing at 6 months here.

7 Month Old Baby Developmental Milestones

Baby is becoming a little scientist and manipulating surrounding objects to learn more about them. That can lead to the pretty annoying habit of dropping things onto the floor, but it’s an encouraging sign of baby’s curiosity.

Monthly baby milestones:

Enjoys dropping things on the floor
May start to copy sounds and gestures of others
Can process and understand a wide range of sounds
Finds partially hidden objects

See what else baby will be doing at 7 months here.

8 Month Old Baby Developmental Milestones

At this age, you might be paying particular attention to baby’s developing mobility—especially if you’re babyproofing to help keep your little explorer safe. “Parents may focus more closely on one domain of a child’s development, such as gross motor skills like crawling or walking on time, but I think it’s helpful for parents to consider all domains of a child’s development,” Fratantoni says. This is especially important because some babies never crawl at all—they skip straight to walking! In fact, the developmental milestone isn’t listed in the CDC’s new guidance for this reason.

Monthly baby milestones:

Begins crawling
May be able to stand while holding onto something
May start to lean over to pick up toys

See what else baby will be doing at 8 months here.

9 Month Old Baby Developmental Milestones

Your babbling baby may start to experiment with different tones and sounds as they inch toward one of the biggest baby developmental milestones—talking. But experts say not to worry if you aren’t hearing that long-awaited “mama” or “dada” quite yet. “Not all children talk at the same time, but they should make constant forward progress,” Brown says. “Children progress from cooing to consonant sounds to simple words to two-word phrases to small sentences.”

Monthly baby milestones:

May be wary of strangers and clings to familiar people
Has favorite toys
Makes a lot of different sounds, like “mamamama” and “bababababa”
Uses fingers to point at things and “rake” food towards themselves
Responds to their name
Plays simple games like peekaboo
Gets into a sitting position without help and starts to sit unaided
Begins to understand object permanence and looks for objects dropped out of sight
Explores things in different ways, like shaking, banging and throwing

See what else baby will be doing at 9 months here.

10 Month Old Baby Developmental Milestones

If you’re part of a playgroup, you may start to see a wide range of abilities emerge at this age—many babies may still be crawling, but some may be already starting to cruise and a few bold souls may be nearly ready to take their first steps. And all of them are right on track.

Monthly baby milestones:

Starts to develop a pincer grasp (using the thumb and index finger)
Begins feeding themselves finger food, thanks to better hand-eye coordination
Develops separation anxiety

See what else baby will be doing at 10 months here.

11 Month Old Baby Developmental Milestones

Even if baby hasn’t taken their first step, don’t rush them. “A baby milestone chart is a great guide to see if your baby is working toward expected physical, verbal and social goals. The exact progression, however, can’t be rushed or pushed forward any faster than your baby’s brain allows,” Burgert says. “What’s most important is to enjoy every phase of development as it’s occurring. When you crave fast progress, you can miss the magic of the moment.”

Monthly baby milestones:

Crawls up the stairs (while supervised)
Makes sounds with changes in tone (sounds more like speech)

See what else baby will be doing at 11 months here.

12 Month Old Baby Developmental Milestones

Congratulations! Baby has officially graduated to toddler status. You can look back on all the amazing things on the baby milestone chart that your child has mastered over the past 12 months—it’s quite a lot!

Monthly baby milestones:

Uses basic gestures, like shaking their head “no” or waving “bye-bye”
Begins to respond to “no”
Says “mama” and “dada” and exclamations like “uh-oh!”
Starts to use things correctly; for example, drinks from a cup or brushes their hair
Can pick things up (like small bits of food) between thumb and forefinger
Pulls up to stand and may be able to stand alone
Starts cruising (shuffling along while holding onto furniture)

See what else baby will be doing at 12 months here.

Baby Milestones by Month: FAQs

It’s exciting to know what skills baby will gain month over month, but there are some major baby developmental milestones that all parents are eagerly anticipating—they just might not know exactly when they’ll happen. Curious when baby will hit specific milestones? Take a peek at the “cheat sheet” below.

When do babies smile?

While you might see a “reflexive” smile from baby in the early weeks, babies typically don’t learn how to consciously smile until 2 or 3 months of age. By this time, babies start to socially smile in response to their surroundings. Be sure to have your camera ready!

When do babies start laughing?

Babies usually learn to chuckle around month 3 or 4 and fully laugh around month 6. If you’re eagerly waiting to hear baby’s giggle, these are the months to start listening for it.

When do babies start rolling over?

Babies typically begin rolling over around the 4-month mark. At this time, baby is getting stronger and will likely practice pushing their chest off the ground and rocking side to side, eventually making a complete roll from their belly to their back. By 6 months, babies have usually mastered rolling from their backs to their bellies and vice versa.

When do babies start crawling?

While the new CDC guidelines do not include age ranges for crawling, some babies achieve this developmental milestone as early as 6 or 7 months old, while others wait until closer to 10 months. Keep in mind, though, that some babies skip crawling altogether and go straight to walking.

When can babies see in full color?

At birth, baby will only see shades of black, white and grey. As their eyes begin to develop, they’ll slowly begin to differentiate between hues. By 7 months, baby should be able to see the full spectrum of colors.

When do babies start talking?

Babies will usually begin babbling around 6 months and will slowly progress to forming words. By 12 months, many babies will begin saying their first words like “mama” or “dada.” However, some babies prefer to take their time when it comes to speaking, so be patient.

When do babies start walking?

Babies can begin experimenting with walking as early as 9 months. However, it’s not uncommon for some babies to wait until the one-year mark—or as late as 18 months—to take those first steps.

When Should I Be Concerned About Baby Developmental Milestones?

While it’s important to keep an eye on these markers, the ages at which babies will meet them are not set in stone. Every child progresses at their own speed, and doctors say not to be overly concerned if your little one isn’t hitting the developmental milestones exactly when the baby milestone chart says they should. “Children develop along a spectrum, and not all children do things at the same time or according to any baby milestone chart that parents may have,” Brown says. Your little one might be quick to start crawling but slower when it comes to walking. Or they may not speak for months, only to wake up one day talking up a storm.

That said, if you are at all concerned about baby’s development, don’t hesitate to bring it up with your child’s pediatrician, as there is a lot of value in early intervention. “The biggest reason for concern is if you feel your child isn’t moving forward and making progress toward new skills,” Brown says. “Then you should talk to your doctor and see if they share your concerns.” They’ll complete an assessment and, if necessary, recommend next steps.

About the experts:

Karen Fratantoni, MD, MPH, is the medical director of the Complex Care Program at Children’s National Health System in Washington, DC. She earned her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical school in 1996.

Natasha Burgert, MD, FAAP, is a pediatrician at Pediatric Associates in South Overland Park, Kansas, and the blogger behind KC Kids Doc. She earned her medical degree from University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Alexis Phillips-Walker, DO, is a pediatrician with Memorial Hermann Medical Group Pediatrics Atascocita in Atascocita, Texas. She earned her medical degree at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens.

Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.

Indicative chart of child development stages

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	Motor development, motor skills	Mental development	Speech development
1 month	Attempt to raise head while lying on stomach	Briefly fixes the eye and follows the toy. First smile when interacting with adults.	When communicating, it emits quiet sounds - a short cooing, cooing.
2 months	Raises and holds the head for 10-20 seconds, lying on the stomach. in vertical position does not hold the head constantly.	Keeps an object in the field of view for a long time, clearly follows the moving object in a horizontal plane. Responds with a smile and keeps it at communication with an adult.	Initial cooing (cooing) with a positive emotional state.
3 months	Holds head well even in upright position. Leaning on forearms bent at an acute angle, lying on the stomach.	In response to an adult's speech addressed to him, he shows joy with a smile, sounds and animated movements of the arms and legs (animation complex). turns head and eyes to the source of the sound (rattle). At the sight of toys appear inappropriate hand movements.	A melodious hum.
4 months	Leaning on the forearms, bent at a right angle, lying on the stomach. When traction by the arms from a supine position - actively raises (bends) head - the chin reaches the sternum; trying to reach for: the arms of an adult. Rolls over from back to side. He reaches out with his hand to a suspended toy, tries to grab it, examines it.	When a doctor tries to play with a child, the revival complex is preceded by orienting reaction in the form of alertness. Recognizes mother (distinguishes her from other adults).	Long humming. Laughs loudly when interacting with adults.
5 months	Leans on the palms of outstretched arms, on one arm, lying on his stomach. Smooth and stands steadily with the support of adults under the armpits. Clearly directs hands and takes a rattle that an adult holds over his chest child. Rolls over from back to stomach.	Cries when they leave, breaking contact with him. Distinguish between strict and affectionate tone responds differently to them.	For a long time, it hums melodiously.
6 months	When traction by the arms from a supine position - sits down. sitting on pillows or with the support of an adult by the hips or fingers. Creeps up. Free takes a toy from an adult's hand from either side.	Stops crying when picked up.	Beginning babbling - pronounces some separate (without repetition) syllables - "ma", "ba"
7 months	A seated child sits independently, leaning on his hands. Creeps on belly. Starts to roll over on his stomach. Can take a toy in each hand, hold them at the same time, knock about each other.	Distinguishes between friends and strangers and reacts to them differently (when a doctor tries to come into contact with the child first most often a negative reaction).	He babbles for a long time.
8 months	Begins to sit independently without support. Gets on all fours. Myself holds a piece of bread or biscuits in his hand, sucks and gnaws it.	When called by an adult (the question "where"), a friend searches for a look an object in a fixed location.	Loudly repeats (himself) various words; "ma-ma-ma", "ba-ba-ba".
9 months	Sitting by himself for a long time. Holding on to the barrier, he gets up completely, stands, steps over and falls. Walks with the support of an adult by both hands. Plays with objects in different ways depending on their properties: rolls, takes out.	At the request of an adult, performs learned movements, such as “patties”, “goodbye”, “give me a pen”, “open your mouth”, etc. To the question "where" he looks for and points out with a look or gesture a familiar object, regardless of its location, finds and takes it out of the mass of toys. Turns to his own name.	While babbling, imitates himself, repeating random sound combinations.
10 months	Stands alone without support. He walks holding on to a support with one hand. Squats. When playing, opens and closes (box, matryoshka), puts one item in another.	At the request, he takes and gives familiar objects “give the ball, give the ball”). Shows body parts of another person. Voice signals about upcoming urination or defecation.	Repeats new, previously unpronounced syllables after an adult.
11 months	Stands confidently, takes the first steps without support.	Plays with a pyramid, strings rings. Begins to understand the prohibition (reaction inhibition at the word "no"). Shows parts of his body.	The first babble words: “ma-ma.”, “ba-ba”; simplified designation words; “kiss-kiss”, “av-av”, “bye”, etc. Specified babble words the child uses purposefully, relating them to a specific object (mother, toy, cat etc. ) or the action "am-am" - food).
1 year	Stands independently without support, walks. Sits down and gets up. Himself holding cup and drink from it. Puts toys and objects in a container (box). ceases pull objects and toys into your mouth.	Follows a few simple instructions: “give me this, come to me”, etc., which he was trained. Fulfills the basic requirements of adults.	First words: "mom, dad, give." The appearance of label words: "bang" - fall etc. Copies intonation, the intonation of the request is expressed. Expresses desires sounds and gestures.
1 year - 1 year 3 months	Knows how to back up, squat, bend over. Tries to eat solid food with a spoon on his own.	Performs simple item errands: "bring, put, open and close the box”, etc. Among other things, she prefers toys. Begins to reproduce the learned actions in the game, feeds the doll. Assembles a pyramid without taking into account the size of the rings. Builds a tower with two blocks.	Rapid growth of passive vocabulary (stock of understood words). In active vocabulary - arbitrary use of familiar words; the existence of a special jargon (lightweight words).
1 year 4 months - 1 year 6 months	Walks up and down stairs. Tries to eat on his own liquid food with a spoon.	Reproduces frequently observed actions in the game: combing, washing doll etc. Builds a tower of three cubes. When considering the plot picture, the question of an adult shows well-known him objects, animals, etc.	At the request of an adult, names well-known objects and objects. actively uses words with strong interest, surprise or joy, to name an item.
1 year 7 months - 1 year 9 months	Partially undresses - socks, hat - with a little help from adults.	Understands a simple story from a picture, tries to answer simple questions of an adult when considering a plot picture. When playing, trying build a gate, a bench, etc. out of cubes. Starts asking for a potty.	Says two-word sentences. New words appear daily.
1 year 10 months - 2 years	Starts running. Able to jump in place. Hits the ball with his foot. Partially dressed - boots, socks, hat.	Plays a series of logically related actions in the game: bathes the doll, then wipes. According to the proposed sample, and at the request of an adult, he finds an object of the same color. When playing, he can interact with other children.	Uses 2-3 word sentences when communicating with adults.
2 years - 2 years 6 months	He dresses himself, except for fastening and lacing.	Interrelation and sequence are expressed in games: feeds the doll, then cradles and puts her to sleep. Executes the two-step instruction "go go to the kitchen, bring a cup." The whole day stays clean.	Speaks in long sentences (3-5 words). Active vocabulary 50 or more words. Questions arise: what is it? where? when? why? Names your first name, last name. Partially answers questions.
2 years 7 months - 3 years	He dresses himself completely and does the buttons. Wearing shoes with tying shoelaces. Can stand on one leg for a few seconds.	Imagination in the game (chair - machine, soap cube). The possibility of gaming actions without objects. The emergence of role-playing - for example, playing with a doll, He speaks; “I am a mother”, “I am a doctor”. Collective role-playing game in the distribution of roles by elders: "you will be a bunny." Assembles a pyramid based on the size of the rings, but sometimes ignores the differences between top and bottom. Names 4 primary colors. Elementary drawings with a pencil, sculpts simple figures from plasticine. Understands read short tales (seen by facial expressions, answers to questions).	Gives the names of the parents. Often asks questions "why"). He speaks about myself "I". Begins to use complex sentences. Speech is used to explain reflections.

Child Development Calendar from the Health of the Nation

The Child Development Calendar from the Health of the Nation medical center is a convenient system that tells parents by months how the baby is developing.

Child development by months

Newborn

How does the baby behave in the first weeks of life? Should I be worried if he sleeps 18 hours a day? What you need to know about the features of feeding the crumbs, and what recommendations for care should be followed?

1 month

What happens to a child at the age of one month, how his behavior changes. Features of development and the emergence of new actions. What you need to know about nutrition, daily care. Planned visits to doctors and testing.

2 months

What happens in the life of a child at the age of 2 months? What behaviors should be taken into account? The appearance of the first emotions of the baby, the development of the vocal apparatus.

3 months

What discoveries do parents expect when their child is 3 months old? The emergence of new skills, the first conscious manifestation of emotions and desires. What you need to know about the features of feeding?

4 months

What happens to a 4 month old baby? The first serious games and interaction with the outside world. What you need to know about the features of feeding, and what recommendations for care should be followed?

5 months

Transition period from horizontal position. What you need to know about the features of feeding crumbs? What should parents of a five-month-old baby be prepared for?

6 months

What did the baby learn at 6 months of age? How critical is the discrepancy with accepted norms? What you need to know about the features of feeding crumbs, how to introduce the first complementary foods?

7-9 months

What happens to a child aged 7-9 months? The baby begins to sit, crawl or even take the first steps.

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