Baby Milestones (1-6 months)


This will give you an idea of what to expect from your child in the first six months. You must always remember that the babies develop themselves differently. If you think that you still have any concern about your baby’s development, you must ask your doctor for more professional advice.


1 MONTH

Achieved Skills (what most babies do)

Lifts head when on his tummy

Responds to sound

Stares faces

Turns head towards light

Can see black-and-white patterns

Emerging skills (half of babies can do)

Follows objects

Makes "oh" and "ah" sounds

Advanced skills (a few babies can do)

Smiles

Holds head at 45-degree angle

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2 MONTHS

Achieved Skills (what most babies do)

Makes gurgling and cooing sounds

Follows faces and objects when held near face

Holds head up for short periods

Emerging skills (half of babies can do)

Recognizes your voice

Smiles responsively

Holds head at 45-degree angle

Movements become smoother

Advanced skills (a few babies can do)

Holds head steady

Holds weight on legs

May lift head and shoulders (mini push-up)


3 MONTHS

Achieved Skills (what most babies do)

Holds head steady

Recognizes your face

Emerging skills (half of babies can do)

Does mini push-ups

Laughs and smiles

Advanced skills (a few babies can do)

Turns towards loud sounds

May bring hands together


4 MONTHS

Achieved Skills (what most babies do)

Holds head up steadily

Can bear weight on legs

Coos when you talk to him

Does mini push-ups

Emerging skills (half of babies can do)

Can reach out and clasp objects or toys

Advanced skills (a few babies can do)

Imitates speech sounds, such as "mama" and "dada"

May cut first tooth

May roll over from tummy to back

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5 MONTHS

Achieved Skills (what most babies do)

Can distinguish between bold colors

Can roll over from tummy to back

Amuses himself by playing with hands and feet

Emerging skills (half of babies can do)

Respond to new sounds

Advanced skills (a few babies can do)

May sit momentarily without support

May roll over from back to tummy

Mouths objects

May show signs of stranger anxiety


6 MONTHS

Achieved Skills (what most babies do)

Turns towards sounds and voices

Imitates sounds, blows bubbles

Ready for solid foods

Emerging skills (half of babies can do)

Reaches for objects and put them in mouth

Rolls in both directions

Recognizes own name

Advanced skills (a few babies can do)

May attack forward or start crawling

May jabber or combine syllables

May drag object towards himself

May sit without support

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