Baby milestones-First year
1 month:
• At 1 month old, babies will begin to focus on objects that are within 8-10 inches of their face, and they will begin to track moving objects with their eyes. They will also start to make eye contact with others and begin to distinguish between different faces.
• They will start to develop their sense of hearing and will respond to loud noises.
• They will start to develop their sense of touch and will grasp things put in their hand.
• They will also begin to develop their sense of taste and will start to show preference to sweet tastes.
2 months:
• At 2 months old, babies will begin to reach for and grasp objects with their hands. They will start to develop their fine motor skills as they learn to grasp, bat, and swipe at objects.
• They will begin to recognize familiar voices and faces and will start to show social smile.
• They will start to develop their sense of smell and will be able to recognize their caregiver's scent.
3 months:
• At 3 months old, babies will begin to develop their social skills and will start to engage in cooing, babbling, and imitating facial expressions. They will start to respond to their name and will start to become more aware of their surroundings.
• They will start to become more expressive and will begin to use different cries to indicate different needs.
• They will start to develop their sense of balance and will begin to hold their head up for brief periods of time.
4 months:
• At 4 months old, babies will begin to sit up with support and will begin to develop their hand-eye coordination.
• They will start to learn cause and effect and will begin to realize that their actions can make things happen.
• They will start to develop their fine motor skills and will begin to bring their hands to their mouths.
5 months:
• At 5 months old, babies will begin to roll over and will become more active and curious about their surroundings. They will begin to explore their environment by reaching and grabbing for objects.
• They will start to develop their gross motor skills and will begin to push up on their arms while on their tummy.
At 5 months old, babies will begin to develop their understanding of object permanence, which is the realization that objects continue to exist even when they can't see them. They will also begin to show more curiosity and interest in their surroundings, and will start to explore their environment through their senses.
6 months:
• At 6 months old, babies will begin to develop their gross motor skills, such as sitting up unassisted, crawling, and starting to pull up to a standing position. They will also begin to develop their coordination, and they will start to transfer objects from one hand to the other.
• They will start to develop their language skills and will begin to experiment with different sounds and syllables.
• They will begin to show more expressiveness, such as responding to different emotions, and will start to understand simple instructions and requests.
7 months:
• At 7 months old, babies will begin to develop their fine motor skills, such as picking up small objects with their fingers. They will start to use their fingers to explore small objects and will learn to manipulate them.
• They will begin to become more independent and will start to explore their environment more actively.
• They will start to develop their problem-solving skills, such as figuring out how to get a toy that is out of reach.
8 months:
• At 8 months old, babies will begin to explore their surroundings more actively, such as crawling and starting to cruise around furniture. They will start to become more mobile and will begin to explore their environment more independently.
• They will begin to understand the idea of object permanence and will start to look for hidden objects.
• They will start to develop their memory and recall skills, and will begin to remember familiar faces and objects.
9 months:
• At 9 months old, babies will begin to develop their language skills, such as babbling and making more complex sounds. They will start to understand more words and will begin to use simple words, such as "mama" or "dada".
• They will start to show more independence and will begin to pull up to a standing position.
• They will begin to develop their social skills, such as showing more interest in other children and playing simple games with others.
10 months:
• At 10 months old, babies will begin to develop their problem-solving skills, such as stacking blocks and fitting shapes into slots. They will start to use their hands to explore small objects and will learn to manipulate them.
• They will begin to become more independent and will start to explore their environment more actively.
• They will start to develop their memory and recall skills and will begin to remember familiar faces and objects.
11 months:
• At 11 months old, babies will begin to take their first steps and will become more confident in their mobility. They will start to cruise around furniture and will take their first steps with support.
At 11 months old, babies will continue to develop their gross motor skills, such as walking and climbing. They will also start to develop their coordination and balance, and will begin to take their first steps without support.
• They will start to develop their language skills, and will begin to understand simple instructions and requests, as well as start to use simple words and phrases.
• They will begin to show more curiosity and interest in their surroundings, and will start to explore their environment through their senses.
12 months:
• At 12 months old, babies will begin to develop their memory and recall skills, such as recognizing familiar faces and objects. They will begin to understand the concept of object permanence and will start to look for hidden objects.
• They will start to become more independent and will start to explore their environment more actively.
• They will start to develop their problem-solving skills, such as figuring out how to get a toy that is out of reach.
It's important to note that every baby develops at their own pace, and these are just general milestones. It's always a good idea to consult with your pediatrician if you have any concerns about your baby's development.