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Birth to 3 Years

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Journey

Better parenting begins with understanding — not guessing.A comprehensive guide to your child's developmental milestones.

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The Development Journey

Understanding your child's growth through key developmental areas

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Introducing

The Development
Pyramid

Four essential areas work together to support your child's complete development. Each layer builds upon the others, creating a foundation for lifelong growth.

Physical

Motor skills, coordination, and physical growth

WalkingCrawlingGraspingClimbing

Cognitive

Learning, problem-solving, and understanding

Problem SolvingMemoryAttentionExploration

Social & Emotional

Relationships, feelings, and self-awareness

BondingEmpathySelf-awarenessPlay

Language

Communication, speech, and comprehension

First WordsSentencesUnderstandingExpression

Physical

Track your baby's motor development from first movements to running. Every step matters.

Cognitive

Watch your child's mind grow as they learn to solve problems, remember, and explore their world.

Social & Emotional

Support your child's emotional intelligence as they learn to connect, empathize, and express.

Language

From first coos to conversations, celebrate every word of your child's communication journey.

Month by Month

Developmental
Milestones

Every child develops at their own pace — these are general guidelines, not strict rules. Celebrate each unique milestone.

PhysicalCognitiveSocial & EmotionalLanguage
Month 1

1 Month

Physical

Can lift head briefly when on tummy
Moves arms and legs actively
Strong grasp reflex

Cognitive

Focuses on faces 8-12 inches away
Recognizes some sounds

Social & Emotional

Calms when spoken to or picked up
Looks at parent's face

Language

Cries to express needs
Makes small throaty sounds
Month 2

2 Months

Physical

Holds head up during tummy time
Makes smoother movements with arms and legs

Cognitive

Begins to follow moving objects with eyes
Recognizes people at a distance

Social & Emotional

First social smile
Briefly calms self (brings hand to mouth)

Language

Coos and makes gurgling sounds
Turns head toward sounds
Month 3

3 Months

Physical

Raises head and chest when on tummy
Opens and shuts hands
Pushes down on legs when feet on firm surface

Cognitive

Watches faces intently
Follows moving objects

Social & Emotional

Smiles at people
Enjoys playing with others

Language

Babbles with expression
Imitates some sounds
Month 4

4 Months

Physical

Holds head steady without support
Pushes up on elbows during tummy time
May roll from tummy to back
Brings hands to mouth

Cognitive

Reaches for toys with one hand
Uses eyes and hands together

Social & Emotional

Smiles spontaneously
Likes to play, may cry when playing stops

Language

Babbles expressively
Copies sounds heard
Month 5

5 Months

Physical

Rolls over in both directions
Begins to sit with support
Supports weight on legs

Cognitive

Reaches for objects
Transfers objects hand to hand

Social & Emotional

Knows familiar faces
Responds to others' emotions

Language

Responds to own name
Makes sounds to show joy or displeasure
Month 6

6 Months

Physical

Sits without support
Rocks back and forth on hands and knees
Bears weight when standing with support

Cognitive

Looks for fallen objects
Brings things to mouth
Shows curiosity and tries to get out-of-reach things

Social & Emotional

Knows familiar vs. unfamiliar faces
Responds to other's emotions

Language

Responds to sounds by making sounds
Strings vowels together (ah, eh, oh)
Month 7

7 Months

Physical

Sits well without support
May start crawling
Supports whole weight on legs when held

Cognitive

Finds partially hidden objects
Explores with hands and mouth

Social & Emotional

Enjoys social play
May show stranger anxiety

Language

Responds to own name
Uses voice to express emotions
Month 8

8 Months

Physical

Gets into sitting position independently
Crawls forward on belly
Pulls to stand

Cognitive

Watches path of falling objects
Looks for hidden things

Social & Emotional

May be clingy with familiar adults
Has favorite toys

Language

Babbles chains of sounds (mama, baba)
Understands 'no'
Month 9

9 Months

Physical

Stands holding on
Can get into sitting position
Crawls well
Uses pincer grasp (thumb and finger)

Cognitive

Plays peek-a-boo
Puts things in mouth

Social & Emotional

May be afraid of strangers
Has favorite toys

Language

Understands 'no'
Makes many different sounds
Month 10

10 Months

Physical

Pulls to stand from sitting
Cruises along furniture
May stand alone momentarily

Cognitive

Explores objects in different ways
Finds hidden objects easily

Social & Emotional

Shows mood changes
Tests parental responses

Language

Uses gestures like shaking head
Babbles with inflection
Month 11

11 Months

Physical

Stands alone
May take first steps
Walks holding furniture

Cognitive

Explores objects by banging, shaking
Begins using objects correctly

Social & Emotional

Shows preferences for people and toys
Repeats actions that get attention

Language

Says 'mama' or 'dada' with meaning
Tries to imitate words
Month 12

12 Months

Physical

Takes first steps independently
Walks holding one hand
May stand alone well

Cognitive

Explores objects in many ways
Finds hidden objects easily
Uses objects correctly (brush hair, drink from cup)

Social & Emotional

Shy or anxious with strangers
Cries when parent leaves
Shows preference for certain people and toys

Language

Says 1-3 words
Uses simple gestures (waving, shaking head)
Tries to imitate words
Month 15

15 Months

Physical

Walks independently
May climb stairs with help
Scribbles with crayon

Cognitive

Stacks two blocks
Points to show interest
Explores alone but with parent nearby

Social & Emotional

Shows affection to familiar people
Plays simple pretend

Language

Says 3-6 words
Follows simple directions
Month 18

18 Months

Physical

Walks well alone
Runs stiffly
Climbs onto and off furniture
Drinks from cup, eats with spoon

Cognitive

Knows what ordinary objects are for
Points to get attention
Points to one body part

Social & Emotional

May have temper tantrums
Shows affection
Plays simple pretend (feeding a doll)

Language

Says 10-25 words
Says and shakes head 'no'
Points to show someone what they want
Month 21

21 Months

Physical

Walks upstairs with hand held
Kicks a ball
Throws ball overhand

Cognitive

Stacks 4-6 blocks
Sorts shapes
Follows two-step instructions

Social & Emotional

Imitates others' behaviors
Gets excited around other children

Language

Says 50+ words
Points to pictures when named
Month 24

24 Months (2 Years)

Physical

Runs well
Kicks ball forward
Walks up and down stairs holding rail
Throws ball overhand

Cognitive

Sorts shapes and colors
Completes sentences in familiar books
Plays simple make-believe
Builds tower of 4+ blocks

Social & Emotional

Copies others, especially adults
Gets excited around other children
Shows more independence
Shows defiant behavior

Language

Says 50+ words
Says two-word phrases
Points to things in a book
Knows names of familiar people and body parts
Month 30

30 Months (2.5 Years)

Physical

Jumps with both feet
Throws ball overhand
Opens doors
Washes and dries hands

Cognitive

Plays make-believe with dolls and animals
Understands concept of 'two'
Completes 3-4 piece puzzles

Social & Emotional

Plays alongside other children
Separates from parent more easily

Language

Says 200+ words
Uses 2-3 word sentences
Asks 'why?' and 'what?'
Month 36

36 Months (3 Years)

Physical

Climbs well
Runs easily
Pedals tricycle
Walks up and down stairs, one foot per step

Cognitive

Works mechanical toys
Plays make-believe
Completes puzzles with 3-4 pieces
Understands 'same' and 'different'
Copies a circle

Social & Emotional

Takes turns in games
Shows concern for crying friend
Shows wide range of emotions
May get upset with major routine changes

Language

Says first name, age, and sex
Speaks in 3-4 word sentences
Speaks clearly enough for strangers to understand most of the time
Carries on conversation using 2-3 sentences
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Key Guidance

Common questions about tracking your baby's development

Developmental milestones are behaviors or physical skills seen in infants and children as they grow. Rolling over, crawling, walking, and talking are all considered milestones. These milestones are different for each age range and help track your child's progress.

Every child develops at their own pace, and there's a wide range of what's considered 'normal.' If you're concerned about your child's development, consult with your pediatrician. Early intervention can be very helpful if there is a developmental delay.

Use this guide as a general reference, not a strict checklist. Celebrate your child's unique progress and share any concerns with your healthcare provider. Remember that milestones often overlap and children may excel in some areas while taking more time in others.

Yes, the milestones in this guide are based on CDC and AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) developmental guidelines. They represent typical development patterns observed across many children.

Regular pediatric check-ups are the best way to track development. Between visits, you can use this guide to note new skills and behaviors. Don't obsess over daily progress — development happens gradually over weeks and months.