Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move. Click on the age of your child to see the milestones: 2 months; 4 months; 6 months; 9 months; 1 year; 15 months; 18 months; 2 years; 30 months; 3 ...

Developmental Milestones: Birth to 5 years! 2 mos.! Lifts head/chest when prone! Eyes track past the midline!! Alerts to sound!! Social (reciprocal) smile! Recognizes parent! 4 mos.! Rolls front to back! Grasps a rattle!! Laughs!! Soothed by parent’s voice! Orients head to direction of a voice! 6 mos.! Sits with little or no support!!

Sep 19, 2024 · A guide to normal childhood development milestones that can help you recognize when your child might need professional attention.

Sep 5, 2024 · Parents play a critical role in their child’s development. Providing a safe and loving home and spending time together makes a big difference. Track your child’s growth and development and learn about developmental disabilities.

A series of developmental charts with cognitive, social and emotional, and physical milestones. These handouts are available in English and Spanish.

Apr 3, 2025 · As your child grows into a toddler and beyond, development milestones are an important tool to use. They help parents and healthcare providers alike look for areas where children need support. But if your child doesn’t hit all the milestones, don’t panic.

How your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves offers important clues about your child’s development. Take this with you to learn the milestones your child has reached, what to expect next, and tips to help children develop a strong foundation for lifelong learning!

Understanding your child’s growth and development stages and milestones is an important part of parenting. Use this guide from CHOC to follow along with your child's milestones.

*Milestone ages approximate the 50th percentile. ‡ Sector heading mnemonic created by P. MacPherson, Class of 2012, University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Development: trends, delays and disabilities