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Infant Growth and Development Month by Month

As a parent or caregiver, you must understand your infant's development to assist the baby in reaching growth and developmental milestones from infancy to early childhood. With every stage, beginning with the first smiles and continuing until the toddler's pretend play, comes its own changes and challenges.

Read on to learn about the incredible process of your child's development and see how you can help them along the way.

What are Developmental Milestones?

Newborn and infant developmental milestones are essential in determining whether the baby is progressing in social, cognitive, communication, and motor skills. The evaluation exercises identify such milestones and help the parents and health care professionals monitor a child towards, so to speak, from the birth line.

These achievements, such as rattling objects and following movements, rolling, crawling and saying 'da-da', etc., are important in themselves and prepare the grounds for later accomplishments. Each child is unique, and so is their growth rate; hence, children attain these developmental milestones at slightly varied periods.

Types of Infant Developmental Milestones

Each baby is said to achieve a given developmental milestone by a particular age, with the first involving the achievement of motor skills elaborated further below. Here's how they are usually differentiated:

1. Motor Skills (Physical Development)

Motor skills are one of the very first milestones an infant typically reaches. These achievements, or the lack thereof, are also the major indicators in case of any developmental issues. Two different types of motor skills include:

Gross Motor Skills: Involves large muscle groups and includes activities like head control, turning, sitting, creeping and later, standing and walking
Fine Motor Skills: Moves or uses small \parts, such as hands, and includes reaching, moving objects from hand to hand, placing for other hands, pinching and pointing.

2. Social and Emotional Development

Social and emotional development addresses how babies relate to others and how they feel. They are essential for the infant's overall development.

Attachment and Bonding: Encourages such behaviours as smiling at and gazing into the eyes of the caregiving parent.
Social Interaction: Involves people's response to their persons in the faces such as familiar and engaged in making pocketing activities volunteer.
Emotional Expression: Elicits such behaviours like laughing and distress, while more development is independence.

3. Cognitive Development

Cognitive development refers to how infants acquire comprehension while solving problems, appreciating the existence of objects, and interacting with the environment.

Problem-Solving: An instinct for knowing things and a tendency to ask questions about the surroundings based on their already-known factors are learned and practised.
Object Permanence: Realising that people or things can be out of sight but still be there if they follow the normal pattern within the eighth to twelfth-month period.
Exploration: Order/disorder plays a vital role in manipulating objects, learning about making sense of various objects and toys, and developing problem-solving skills.

4. Language and Communication Development

Language and communication development focuses on how infants begin to make sounds, follow simple words, and respond to such verbal interaction. This develops in stages:

Pre-Language Skills: Incorporates cooing, babbling and making sounds in response to other sounds.
Verbal Communication: Making utterances of words and phrases, for instance, ‘mama’ and ‘dada’ for their parents.
Understanding Language: Responding to their name and understanding basic instructions.

What is Baby Development?

Some people consider baby development to be walking, crawling, sitting up, interacting with a caregiver, etc. However, infant development is the change in physical, mental, emotional, and social characteristics or structures in a toddler from birth to about three years.

This includes meeting milestones, including the art of rolling, gaining the sitting position, mobility in walking, and speech development. The order and timing of achievement changes differ from baby to baby. However, such changes are monitored so that a child develops fairly and is assisted with the right intervention if any difficulties or issues arise.

What are the Stages of Infant Development?

There are a few stages that mark the development of a baby based on their age. The main five stages include:

1. Newborn (0-2 months)

While in this stage of development, babies remain primarily focused on the most basic of all needs: eating, sleeping, and being kept warm. Mostly sucking, grasping, and rooting reflexes come in handy for infants as they explore their surroundings. In this 0-2 months age range, infants also begin developing sleep patterns and can visually track objects up to close distance.

2. Infant (2-6 months)

During this time, babies have improved head control and are beginning to develop motor skills, such as rolling. Some infants can be supported and start to sit. They also begin to be more active by reaching out for toys. There are more social smiles, and these infants also begin to make some noises as a precursor for their language.

3. Older Infant (6-12 months)

A baby at this stage sits independently, begins crawling and pulls to stand. Occupying babies at this stage does cause them to take part in games, for instance, looking at a peep and saying peek-a-boo; they also start making simple words like mama and dada. They become active and engage in probing about seeking new things.

4. Toddler (12-24 months)

Within this age limit, children understand how to walk unassisted, climb, and, in gentle cases, run. Language development occurs as their vocabulary increases, and they begin to create two words and more sentences, which is critical. This, too, is a period of development wherein they commence interacting with other children's games.

5. Early Preschool (2-3 years)

At early preschool ages, movement within the vertical space includes running, jumping, and cycling on a tricycle, thanks to better balance. They are more capable of producing long sentences and acting according to what is being said. It's almost as if they carry "pretend play" in their pocket every moment of the day and begin to want friends.

Newborn Milestones Month by Month

Baby milestones are generally organised by age, starting from newborn (0-2 months) and moving up to 12 months and over. This helps track the progression through each stage. Here are the major milestones for the first year month by month:

1 Month Old Infant Milestones

During the first month of life, babies experience a range of developmental milestones, marking the beginning of their growth journey. Here are a few major milestones of this period:

Category	Milestones
Movement Milestones	Limited head control, jerky limb movements, and reflexive grasping with hands.
Visual and Hearing Milestones	Focuses on faces 8-12 inches away and recognises familiar sounds and voices.
Smell and Touch Milestones	Recognises mother’s scent and responds to touch, especially soothing strokes.
Sleep Milestones	Sleeps 14-17 hours a day, mostly in short, fragmented stretches throughout the day.
Health Milestones	First paediatric checkup for growth monitoring and assessment of early health indicators.
Feeding Milestones	Breastfeeds or bottle feeds every 2-3 hours begin to coordinate sucking and swallowing.
Schedule and Routine Milestones	There is no set schedule yet, but we are establishing a feeding and sleeping routine.
Cognitive Milestones	Recognises caregiver’s voice and starts tracking objects with their eyes.
Social and Emotional Milestones	Begins to smile reflexively in response to familiar faces and interactions.
Language Milestones	Starts cooing and making simple sounds, experimenting with vocalisation.

2 Month Old Infant Milestones

In the second month, still during the newborn stage, the infant experiences several changes and hits many developmental milestones.

Category	Milestones
Movement Milestones	Lifts head briefly when on the stomach, showing smoother limb movements and control.
Visual and Hearing Milestones	Follows objects with eyes and reacts to loud noises or sudden sounds with alertness.
Smell and Touch Milestones	Responds to touch and explore with hands, demonstrating curiosity about different textures.
Sleep Milestones	Sleeps 14-17 hours but with longer, consolidated nighttime stretches and fewer naps.
Health Milestones	First vaccinations (like Hepatitis B) and checks for reflexes and early developmental milestones.
Feeding Milestones	Feeding frequency slightly decreases, but still every 3-4 hours, with gradual adjustment.
Schedule and Routine Milestones	Starts to adapt to regular feeding and sleep patterns, establishing a predictable routine.
Cognitive Milestones	Shows interest in new objects and explores the environment visually, engaging with stimuli.
Social and Emotional Milestones	Begins to smile socially, recognising and responding to familiar caregivers.
Language Milestones	Makes cooing and gurgling sounds and experiments with vocalisation.

3 Month Old Infant Milestones

By the third month, babies gain better control and begin exploring their surroundings more actively. Here are some of the main milestones typically reached during this age:

Category	Milestones
Movement Milestones	Raises head and chest when lying on stomach, bats at toys with increasing coordination.
Visual and Hearing Milestones	Focuses more on moving objects and reacts to familiar voices with increased recognition.
Smell and Touch Milestones	Soothes with familiar smells and reacts to varied textures, showing comfort with known scents.
Sleep Milestones	Sleeps 13-16 hours, with more consistent daytime naps and longer periods of restful sleep.
Health Milestones	Monitors growth during checkups and receives the second round of vaccinations.
Feeding Milestones	Breastfeeding or bottle feeding occurs every 3-4 hours, showing steady feeding patterns.
Schedule and Routine Milestones	Begins to establish consistent daily patterns for feeding and sleeping, creating a better routine.
Cognitive Milestones	Watches objects move and responds to stimuli with increased interest and engagement.
Social and Emotional Milestones	Smiles at people and enjoys playtime, showing joy and social interaction during activities.
Language Milestones	Makes “ooh” and “ahh” sounds and begins to mimic sounds, exploring vocal abilities.

4 Month Old Infant Milestones

In the fourth month, babies start rolling from tummy to back and enjoy reaching for objects. These are some of the main milestones of this period:

Category	Milestones
Movement Milestones	Rolls from stomach to back and begins to push up on arms, showing improved strength.
Visual and Hearing Milestones	Recognises familiar faces at a distance, demonstrating better visual recognition skills.
Smell and Touch Milestones	Explores with hands and enjoys different textures, showing a preference for exploration.
Sleep Milestones	Sleeps 12-15 hours, with longer nighttime stretches and more restful periods of sleep.
Health Milestones	Growth monitoring includes checks for muscle tone and overall physical development.
Feeding Milestones	Feeding occurs every 4-5 hours, with growing consistency in feeding intervals.
Schedule and Routine Milestones	Starts adapting to consistent feeding and sleep schedules, establishing a more regular routine.
Cognitive Milestones	Shows curiosity about objects and tracks things visually with increased focus and attention.
Social and Emotional Milestones	Laughs and engages more during play, expressing enjoyment and social interaction.
Language Milestones	Babbling increases and the baby tries to mimic sounds, exploring early language development.

5 Month Old Infant Milestones

In the fifth month, babies may begin to roll and start sitting with support. They also reach other milestones like:

Category	Milestones
Movement Milestones	Rolls onto the stomach and begins to sit with support, showing improved balance.
Visual and Hearing Milestones	Reaches for objects and responds to names, showing coordination and recognition skills.
Smell and Touch Milestones	Recognises scents and explores objects, engaging with their surroundings.
Sleep Milestones	Sleeps 12-14 hours, with more regular naps and more consistent sleep habits throughout the day.
Health Milestones	Monitor weight and growth with checks for motor skills and overall developmental advancement.
Feeding Milestones	May start showing interest in solid foods, with feeding happening every 4-5 hours.
Schedule and Routine Milestones	More predictable sleep and feeding routines, establishing a more consistent daily schedule.
Cognitive Milestones	Explores objects by mouthing and grabbing, using these methods to learn their environment.
Social and Emotional Milestones	Shows affection to caregivers, becoming more interactive and responsive during interactions.
Language Milestones	Continues babbling and responds to talking, further developing early communication skills.

6 Month Old Infant Milestones

By the sixth month, babies often sit for short periods and may begin to rock back and forth. These are some other important milestones:

Category	Milestones
Movement Milestones	Sits without support and may start to crawl, showing increased mobility and core strength.
Visual and Hearing Milestones	Recognises distant objects and understands some basic words, showing comprehension.
Smell and Touch Milestones	Shows interest in varied smells and reaches for objects, exploring through such interactions.
Sleep Milestones	Sleeps through the night, with daytime naps becoming more regular and consistent.
Health Milestones	Check for growth milestones, vaccinations, the beginning of teething and other symptoms.
Feeding Milestones	Introduces solid foods while still breastfeeding or bottle feeding, transitioning to a varied diet.
Schedule and Routine Milestones	Maintaining a consistent routine with regular naps and feeding times builds a stable schedule.
Cognitive Milestones	Develops object permanence, reaching for and manipulating toys and even hiding them.
Social and Emotional Milestones	Begins showing stranger anxiety, becoming more cautious around unfamiliar people.
Language Milestones	Responds to names and makes repetitive sounds like “ba-ba” or “da-da.”

Read About: 6 Month Developmental Milestones

7 Month Old Infant Milestones

At seven months, babies typically start to crawl and move around more in general. Along with these motor milestones, here are a few more:

Category	Milestones
Movement Milestones	Begins crawling or scooting and stands with support, demonstrating lower body strength an
Visual and Hearing Milestones	Follows objects with precision, showing enhanced focus and improved visual abilities.
Smell and Touch Milestones	Explores objects with both mouth and hands, using multiple senses to investigate.
Sleep Milestones	Sleeps 12-14 hours, with 2-3 naps during the day, establishing a predictable sleep pattern.
Health Milestones	Teething may intensify, causing discomfort, irritability, and the emergence of more teeth.
Feeding Milestones	Eating more solids while still relying on breast milk or formula for nutritional balance.
Schedule and Routine Milestones	Settled sleep and feeding routines, creating a smoother routine and sense of predictability.
Cognitive Milestones	Explores cause and effect by dropping objects and learning how actions can change surroundings.
Social and Emotional Milestones	Demonstrates more emotions, like frustration or joy, with clearer expressions of feelings.
Language Milestones	Understands some words and imitates sounds, building the foundation for language.

8 Month Old Infant Milestones

Around the 8 month period, babies may begin to pull themselves up to a standing position along with many other achievements like:

Category	Milestones
Movement Milestones	Pulls up to stand and may begin cruising along furniture, showing increasing leg strength.
Visual and Hearing Milestones	Sees across the room and responds to familiar sounds, indicating enhanced awareness.
Smell and Touch Milestones	Enjoys textures and reacts to smells, using these senses to explore their environment.
Sleep Milestones	Sleeps through the night with two naps, maintaining a well-established sleep routine.
Health Milestones	Teeth continue to emerge, often causing discomfort as the teething process progresses.
Feeding Milestones	Enjoys more variety in solid foods, experimenting with different tastes and textures.
Schedule and Routine Milestones	Follows a more structured routine, creating feeding, naps, and playtime stability.
Cognitive Milestones	Understands object permanence, knowing that objects exist even when they are out of sight.
Social and Emotional Milestones	Play social games like peek-a-boo, engage in interactive play, and develop social skills.
Language Milestones	Babbles with intent and tries to mimic conversations, practising sounds of speech.

9 Month Old Infant Milestones

By month 9, babies can usually begin walking with some support. These are some of the other major milestones reached during this period of life:

Category	Milestones
Movement Milestones	Cruises around furniture and crawls confidently, showing improved coordination and mobility.
Visual and Hearing Milestones	Recognises familiar faces from a distance, demonstrating enhanced visual recognition.
Smell and Touch Milestones	Smell and touch play key roles in exploring the world, as they use these senses to investigate.
Sleep Milestones	Sleeps through the night with 1-2 naps, continuing a regular sleep schedule.
Health Milestones	Dental and growth monitoring are important at this stage to ensure proper development.
Feeding Milestones	Introduces finger foods and feeds self with hands, developing independence in eating.
Schedule and Routine Milestones	They follow consistent feeding, sleep, and play, creating a sense of structure in their daily life.
Cognitive Milestones	Problem-solving skills develop, and they enjoy manipulating objects to explore how they work.
Social and Emotional Milestones	Expresses more emotions like fear or joy, showing clearer emotional responses.
Language Milestones	Starts using simple words like “mama” or “dada,” signalling early language development.

10 Month Old Infant Milestones

By the time the baby is ten months old, it will have reached several significant achievements. These are more developments that are common during this period:

Category	Milestones
Movement Milestones	They may stand momentarily without support, showing that they are developing balance and strength.
Visual and Hearing Milestones	Shows interest in exploring the environment visually, focusing on new objects and places.
Smell and Touch Milestones	Uses smell and touch to explore objects and foods, becoming more curious.
Sleep Milestones	Sleeps 11-12 hours at night, consistently, with naps once or twice during the day.
Health Milestones	Monitor for teething and growth tracking, ensuring their physical development is on track.
Feeding Milestones	Displays an increasing interest in solid foods, trying new tastes and textures.
Schedule and Routine Milestones	Follows a predictable daily routine, which helps in planned timings for feeding and playtime.
Cognitive Milestones	Tests boundaries and enjoys interactive games, exploring social and cognitive skills.
Social and Emotional Milestones	Shows clear attachment to caregivers, expressing affection and seeking comfort.
Language Milestones	Improved comprehension and understanding of simple words like "no" or "come here.”

11 Month Old Infant Milestones

When the baby is around 11 months old, it develops extensively, especially regarding sleep milestones. These are the major achievements during this time:

Category	Milestones
Movement Milestones	Begins walking with support or taking first steps, showing increasing independence in movement.
Visual and Hearing Milestones	Looks for hidden objects and listens for familiar sounds, demonstrating stronger memory.
Smell and Touch Milestones	Continues exploring through smell and touch, using these senses to learn about new objects.
Sleep Milestones	Sleeps 11-12 hours at night, with naps during the day, maintaining a stable sleep routine.
Health Milestones	Regular health checkups and teething, monitoring growth and oral health development.
Feeding Milestones	Eats a wider variety of solid foods, gradually expanding their palate and dietary preferences.
Schedule and Routine Milestones	Follows a regular feeding and sleeping schedule, showing consistency in daily routines.
Cognitive Milestones	Enjoys problem-solving activities, like figuring out how toys work and developing cognitive abilities.

Baby Development Milestones Year by Year

Year 1 to year 3 is one of the most important periods in a baby’s life when it comes to development. Here is a checklist of the major milestones generally achieved during this period:

1 Year Old Baby Milestones (12 to 24 months)

The first year after the infant stage is an extremely rich development period in a baby's life. These are the main developments in the child's life at this age:

Milestone	Description
Movement Milestones	Takes unsupported and generally clumsy steps, which involves climbing on things. Moves toy forwards and backwards in standing positions and can squat and stand from a squat.
Visual and Hearing Milestones	Track moving objects and pictures in books. Understand simple instructions such as “no” and “come here” and recognise people and items from a distance.
Smell and Touch Milestones	Holds and interacts with objects, throwing and shaking them, but shows a preference for spatial relations. Responds to smells, particularly good and bad.
Sleep Milestones	Has a cumulative total of about 10-12 hours of sleep, including a night and one or two short daytime sleep sessions, and will likely have sleep regression sometimes.
Health Milestones	Gets routine immunisations (like MMR) and visits for growth checks, is still teething and usually has had some molars and other primary teeth growing.
Feeding Milestones	Start with more solid foods and feed with hands and then a spoon. Then, begin taking liquids from a drinking cup and try various foods of different textures.
Schedule and Routine Milestones	They begin to have better sleep, feeding, and playing time patterns, and they also comprehend some activities that are carried out in a specific order, such as eating or bathing.
Cognitive Milestones	Uses tools properly (e.g., hair brush and cups), discriminates forms, colours and pictures, and explores and pushes limits because they’re inquisitive.
Social and Emotional Milestones	They display worry when taken away from their primary caregiver, become dependent on their guardians, stand and know how to wave, and engage in some pretend play.
Language Milestones	Say a few words (10-20 words at the age expected within the year), except speaking. They know more words than they talk and can point out / name objects when prompted.

Read About: 12 Month Developmental Milestones

2 Year Old Baby Milestones (24 to 36 months)

The next 12 months are also crucial, especially when it comes to verbal and social milestones. One must keep a close eye on them to ensure proper development.

Milestone	Description
Movement Milestones	Takes unsupported and generally clumsy steps, which involves climbing on things. Moves toy forwards and backwards in standing positions and can squat and stand from a squat.
Visual and Hearing Milestones	Track moving objects and pictures in books. Understand simple instructions such as “no” and “come here” and recognise people and items from a distance.
Smell and Touch Milestones	Holds and interacts with objects, throwing and shaking them, but shows a preference for spatial relations. Responds to smells, particularly good and bad.
Sleep Milestones	Has a cumulative total of about 10-12 hours of sleep, including a night and one or two short daytime sleep sessions, and will likely have sleep regression sometimes.
Health Milestones	Gets routine immunisations (like MMR) and visits for growth checks, is still teething and usually has had some molars and other primary teeth growing.
Feeding Milestones	Start with more solid foods and feed with hands and then utensils such as spoons and forks. Then, the child will begin taking liquids from a drinking cup and trying various foods.
Schedule and Routine Milestones	They begin to have better sleep, feeding, and playing time patterns, and they also comprehend some activities that are carried out in a specific order, such as eating or bathing.
Cognitive Milestones	Uses tools properly (e.g., hair brush and cups), discriminates forms, colours and pictures, and explores and pushes limits because they’re inquisitive.
Social and Emotional Milestones	They display worry when taken away from their primary caregiver, become dependent on the guardians, stand and know how to wave, and engage in some pretend play.
Language Milestones	Say a few words (10-20 words at the age expected within the year), except speaking. They know more words than they talk and can point out / name objects when prompted.

3 Year Old Baby Milestones (36 to 48 months)

During the 36 to 48-month period, the child would have grown out of the infant and baby stages and slowly reached several social and health milestones, such as sharing and potty training. Observation and stimulation are necessary to ensure proper development.

Milestone	Description
Movement Milestones	Runs and climbs quickly, jumps forward, and stands on one foot for a few seconds. Rides a tricycle, improves hand-eye coordination, builds taller block towers, and draws simple shapes.
Visual and Hearing Milestones	Understands spatial relationships (over, under, beside) and can often recognise familiar letters, numbers and images and even recall them on command.
Smell and Touch Milestones	Uses touch and smell to identify familiar objects and often expresses stronger preferences for certain textures and smells, especially regarding food and drinks.
Sleep Milestones	Sleeps 10-12 hours, possibly dropping daytime naps entirely or having just one. Stays dry during naps or at night, indicating readiness for potty training.
Health Milestones	Potty training often begins or is completed, varying with each child, with continued monitoring of growth and physical development with a paediatrician to aid.
Feeding Milestones	Fully self-feeds with utensils and consumes a wide variety of foods and drinks. Becomes more aware of hunger cues and may ask for specific foods.
Schedule and Routine Milestones	Follows established routines with greater understanding and may start preschool, learning to follow structured schedules outside the home and interacting with others.
Cognitive Milestones	Understands cause and effect, frequently asks “why” questions, can count to 10, knows some shapes and colours, and engages in imaginative play, creating stories and characters.
Social and Emotional Milestones	Play with other children and engages in pretend play with peers. Understands and expresses a broader range of emotions and shows empathy toward others.
Language Milestones	Forms sentences of 3-4 words, carries on simple conversations, asks and answers questions, tells short stories, knows their name and age, and uses pronouns like “I” and “me.”

When Should Your Baby Get Checkups?

You must take your baby to timely checkups, also referred to as well-baby visits, which will help monitor the child's growth and development, in this case, a baby. This supervision includes:

The initial examination, which is done soon after birth, visits in the first month, two months, four months, and six months, and then there are additional visits at nine and twelve months, respectively.
In the second year, the child is advised to be brought back to the health care provider within the 15, 18, and 24-month period.

They will usually include an overall assessment of the babies’ health, documents detailing the babies’ milestones in relation to the immunisation schedule and questions concerning the infants’ nutrition, sleep and irritability patterns that will be done during the appointment.

These checkup appointments assist you in ensuring that your baby is in a healthy condition and developing as they are supposed to be.

What to Do if Your Baby Misses Developmental Milestones?

If you notice some key milestones are not being met, paying attention to the issue is crucial to preventing further damage or delay in growth.

1. Reach out to a Paediatrician

If your child is not achieving some of the essential key development stages, it is crucial that you see your child’s doctor regarding it.

2. Immediate Attention

The amount of time between corrective strategies or programs being implemented should be short so that the child will benefit from the assistance.

3. Stay Informed

Observe the child’s development and note any further advances. Check milestones to ensure that progress continues.

4. Provide Stimulation

Create opportunities for physical activity, socialisation, and essential development by engaging in growth-promoting activities.

5. Take it Easy

Each child has a growth rate. Slight deviations from an expected milestone do not necessarily spell disaster.

6. Schedule Routine Developmental Assessments

Talk to your doctor about developmental assessments to see how your baby is developing.

7. Get Other Help

If you experience delays in specific aspects, your doctor may direct you to specialists, including speech therapists and physiotherapists.

8. Be Prepared

You should still shower your child with love, nurturing, and learning opportunities without the added pressure of them achieving developmental milestones.

FAQs about Infant Developmental Milestones

When should I expect my baby to roll over?

Babies generally roll over from stomach to back between 4 to 6 months and from back to stomach around 6 to 7 months.

At what age should my baby start sitting up?

Babies usually start sitting with support by 6 months and can sit independently by 8 months. If your baby isn’t sitting up by 9 months, consider consulting your healthcare provider.

When do babies typically begin crawling?

Most babies start crawling between 7 to 10 months. However, some babies may skip crawling and go straight to walking.

What should I do if my baby isn’t making eye contact?

If your baby isn’t making eye contact by 2 to 3 months, it’s important to consult with your paediatrician. Eye contact is crucial for social development, and early assessment can help address any potential issues.

When do babies start babbling and making sounds?

Babies usually start babbling and making repetitive sounds around 4 to 6 months. If your baby isn’t babbling by 6 months, you might want to seek advice from a healthcare professional.

When should I be concerned if my baby isn’t walking?

Most babies walk between 9 to 15 months. If your baby isn’t walking by 18 months, consult your paediatrician to assess their development.

How can I help my baby reach their developmental milestones?

Engage in interactive play, provide a stimulating environment, and encourage activities that promote motor skills and communication. Consistent and supportive interactions can aid in reaching developmental milestones.

When should I start introducing solid foods to my baby?

Solid foods are typically introduced around 6 months of age. It’s best to consult with your paediatrician for personalised advice based on your baby’s growth and readiness.

What are signs that my baby might be experiencing a developmental delay?

Signs may include significant delays in reaching milestones, limited eye contact, or difficulty interacting with others. If you notice these signs, consult with your paediatrician for further evaluation.

When should I be worried if my baby isn’t talking?

Babies generally start saying their first words around 12 months and form simple sentences by 18 months. If there is little progress by 18 months, seek guidance from a healthcare provider.

How often should my baby have checkups to monitor their development?

Regular checkups are recommended at 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 months, with additional visits as needed. These checkups help monitor growth and address any concerns.

What are some activities I can do to support my baby’s development?

Activities include tummy time, reading together, interactive play, and encouraging exploration. These activities support motor skills, cognitive development, and social interaction.

What is a red flag in child development?

A red flag indicates that a child may have developmental delays or issues, such as missing key milestones or not responding to social cues.

What are the baby milestones in order?

Newborn: Lifts head briefly, focuses on faces, and responds to touch.
Month 1: Smiles reflexively, starts cooing, and tracks objects.
Month 2: Lifts head and chest, follow moving objects, recognises faces.
Month 3: Pushes up on arms, begins babbling, social smiles.
Month 4: Rolls over, grasps toys, laughs out loud.
Month 5: Sits with support, transfers objects, responds to name.
Month 6: Sits without support, begins crawling, babbles.
Month 7: Crawls, pulls up to stand, understands cause and effect.
Month 8: Cruises while holding on, uses gestures, and understands commands.
Month 9: Stands holding on, points, and plays simple games.
Month 10: Walk with support; say “mama” or “dada” specifically.

When can a baby hold its head up?

Babies typically start to hold their heads up around 1-2 months when lying on their stomachs.

Can babies skip milestones?

Yes, some babies may skip certain milestones or reach them out of order, but significant delays should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

Is walking too early bad for babies?

Walking too early is not necessarily bad, but it can increase the risk of falls and injuries. It’s important for babies to develop strength and coordination gradually.

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Last updated: 28-11-2024