Baby’s First Year Developmental Milestones
Watching your baby grow and learn new skills is one of the most rewarding parts of parenting. While every baby develops at their own pace, standard milestones provide a general timeline of what to expect.
Key Milestones by Month
- 2 Months: Begins to smile at people, tries to look at parents, makes cooing sounds.
- 4 Months: Babbles, copies sounds, holds head steady unsupported, rolls from tummy to back.
- 6 Months: Responds to own name, sits up with support, begins to roll in both directions.
- 9 Months: Crawls, pulls to stand, understands “no”, plays peek-a-boo.
- 12 Months: Walks holding onto furniture, says basic words like “mama” and “dada”, waves goodbye.
When to Consult Your Pediatrician
If your baby does not reach key milestones or loses skills they once had, always discuss it with your pediatrician during routine checkups.