Baby Developmental Milestones (6-12 Months)

As babies grow, their skills also grow. This educational and developmental skill sheet will help you know what skills your baby is most likely to develop at the age of 6-12 months.

Babies learn and develop at their own time and pace; some babies develop skills much earlier than other babies. Progress start and stop but there is nothing to worry about. In some areas, babies might develop skills faster and might be possible that they develop skills slower in other areas. If you have some serious issues regarding the growth and development of your baby, then you might want to talk to your doctor or practitioner.

ALSO, LEARN ABOUT BABY MILESTONES (1-6 Months)

Gross motor skills: Skills that use large muscles (legs, arms, trunk, and neck)

• Reaches for feet

• Sits alone

• Stands with support

• Moves from tummy to sitting position

• Takes support from furniture to stand up

• Walks sideways while holding onto furniture

• Briefly stands without support

• Takes steps without support

Fine motor skills: Skills that use small muscles (hands and fingers)

• Uses hand and fingers to pick up objects

• Bangs objects together

• Transfers objects from one hand to the other

• Pokes and points at things by using an index finger

• Pulls, pokes, tears toys

• Drops objects into containers

Self-help skills: Skills that help children to become independent

• Holds their own bottle

• Feeds self finger foods using thumb and fingertips

• Begins to hold a spoon and tries to feed self

• Drinks from a cup with a lid or small sips from an open cup

Cognitive skills: Mental skills (thinking, learning, problem-solving)

• Looks for objects after finding them disappeared

• Looks at pictures in books

• Begins to use objects as tools after shown how to use them

• Pulls, pokes, tears toys

• Enjoys cause and effect toys: light up and musical toys

• Likes to play games like peek-a-boo

Have you noticed any of the above mentioned developmental skills in your little one? Share your experiences with us!