Baby Milestone Guide
1 Month
โข Lifts head briefly when proneโข Responds to soundโข Focuses on faces ~8-12 inches awayโข Makes small throaty sounds
2 Months
โข Social smileโข Holds head up steadilyโข Follows objects with eyesโข Coos and makes sounds
4 Months
โข Rolls front to backโข Laughs and squealsโข Reaches for toysโข Recognizes familiar faces
6 Months
โข Sits with supportโข Babbling (ba, da, ma)โข Transfers objects hand to handโข Stranger anxiety begins
9 Months
โข Pulls to standโข Crawlsโข Says "mama/dada" (nonspecific)โข Waves bye-bye
12 Months
โข Stands alone brieflyโข First words (1-3 words)โข Pincer graspโข Follows simple commands
15 Months
โข Walks independentlyโข 3-6 word vocabularyโข Points to requestโข Stacks 2 blocks
18 Months
โข Runs (stiffly)โข 10-20 wordsโข Pretend play beginsโข Uses spoon/fork
24 Months
โข Jumps in placeโข 50+ words, 2-word phrasesโข Parallel playโข Follows 2-step directions
Milestones are ranges, not deadlines. Consult your pediatrician if you have concerns about your child's development.