Baby Milestones (1-6 months)

This will give you an idea of what to expect from your child in the first six months. You must always remember that the babies develop themselves differently. If you think that you still have any concern about your baby’s development, you must ask your doctor for more professional advice.

1 MONTH

Achieved Skills (what most babies do)

• Lifts head when on his tummy

• Responds to sound

• Stares faces

• Turns head towards light

• Can see black-and-white patterns

Emerging skills (half of babies can do)

• Follows objects

• Makes “oh” and “ah” sounds

Advanced skills (a few babies can do)

• Smiles

• Holds head at 45-degree angle

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2 MONTHS

Achieved Skills (what most babies do)

• Makes gurgling and cooing sounds

• Follows faces and objects when held near face

• Holds head up for short periods

Emerging skills (half of babies can do)

• Recognizes your voice

• Smiles responsively

• Holds head at 45-degree angle

• Movements become smoother

Advanced skills (a few babies can do)

• Holds head steady

• Holds weight on legs

• May lift head and shoulders (mini push-up)

3 MONTHS

Achieved Skills (what most babies do)

• Holds head steady

• Recognizes your face

Emerging skills (half of babies can do)

• Does mini push-ups

• Laughs and smiles

Advanced skills (a few babies can do)

• Turns towards loud sounds

• May bring hands together

4 MONTHS

Achieved Skills (what most babies do)

• Holds head up steadily

• Can bear weight on legs

• Coos when you talk to him

• Does mini push-ups

Emerging skills (half of babies can do)

• Can reach out and clasp objects or toys

Advanced skills (a few babies can do)

• Imitates speech sounds, such as “mama” and “dada”

• May cut first tooth

• May roll over from tummy to back

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5 MONTHS

Achieved Skills (what most babies do)

• Can distinguish between bold colors

• Can roll over from tummy to back

• Amuses himself by playing with hands and feet

Emerging skills (half of babies can do)

• Respond to new sounds

Advanced skills (a few babies can do)

• May sit momentarily without support

• May roll over from back to tummy

• Mouths objects

• May show signs of stranger anxiety

6 MONTHS

Achieved Skills (what most babies do)

• Turns towards sounds and voices

• Imitates sounds, blows bubbles

• Ready for solid foods

Emerging skills (half of babies can do)

• Reaches for objects and put them in mouth

• Rolls in both directions

• Recognizes own name

Advanced skills (a few babies can do)

• May attack forward or start crawling

• May jabber or combine syllables

• May drag object towards himself

• May sit without support

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