Early Developmental Milestones

A few important milestones to look for by age.

MONTHS

Cooing (vowel sounds, squeals, ‘aaah’ or ‘oooo’)
Reaches to grab a toy he/she wants
Rolls from tummy to back

MONTHS

Babbling (‘bababa’, ‘dadada’)
Sits without support
Plays Peek-a-Boo

MONTHS

Says one word like “mama” or “dada”
Pulls up to stand
Drinks from cup without lid with support

YEARS

Says two words together, like “more milk”
Runs
Eats with a spoon

YEARS

Says three words together, like “I see car”
Strings items together (large beads, macaroni)
Puts on some clothes by self (loose pants, jacket)

Helpful Links about Developmental Milestones

Find more information about developmental milestones and what most children can do when they are in a specific age range.

If you feel like your child is falling behind in any of these areas, you may want to Contact Us to schedule an evaluation.

Should I be concerned?

Normal development in children is monitored by looking at his or her skills in the following areas:

GROSS MOTOR

Involves large movements driven by larger muscle groups and includes sitting, catching a ball, balancing, standing, jumping, walking, running and changing positions.

FINE MOTOR

Involves small movements in the hands, wrists, and fingers which allow us to grasp small objects, eat, write, draw, dress ourselves, play and do many other things.

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL

Involves getting along with others, expressing feelings, forming relationships.

SELF-HELP

Involves daily routines, eating, dressing, sleeping, etc.

LANGUAGE

Involves understanding, using sounds, using body language and gestures, and communicating wants and needs.

COGNITIVE SKILLS

Involves learning, reasoning, understanding, problem solving, and remembering

Family Resources

Find more helpful resources about childhood development below. To learn more + to hear from one of our experienced pediatric team members, inquire here.