Milestones
As a mama of multiple children myself, I am always comparing (yes, the 4 letter word) how my children are developing and growing. From their weight and length at birth, their first smile or laugh, how many teeth they have, when they start crawling or walking, first words, the list goes ON and ON! Now you can get a detailed list of a general timeframe these milestones can be expected.
Go easy on yourself mama, these are rough timelines and every child is different! I've definitely learned each child is their own person and will develop at different rates.
keep in mind these are rough timelines and if you have any concerns please reach out to your pediatrician or consult a specialist.
*items w/ this star are specifically sleep regression related
Birth
May be cross-eyed, can stare at objects 8-10 inches away
1-2 months
looks at faces & pictures w/ black & white images
Respond to sounds
Side-to-side head shaking when on tummy & brief head holding
Firm grip
Begins to open hands & play with fingers
Smiles responsively
3-4 months
Can see an object as one image, looks at hands
Reaches for objects & holds objects in hands
Pushes up on hands during tummy time
Coos & laughs out loud
*4 month sleep regression: longer to get into deep sleep, awareness
5-6 months
Has full color vision & able to see long distances
Responds to own name
Will turn head to see an object
Rolls over in one direction
Transfers objects from one hand to the other
Babbles
7-8 months
Begins to have depth perception
Plays peek-a-boo
May scoot or crawl
Sits up unsupported
Reacts to expressions & emotions
*8-10 month sleep regression: motor skills, teething, signs from 2-1 nap
9-10 months
Tries to climb & crawl up stairs
Uses pincer grasp
Has favorite toys
Understands "NO"
Learns object permanence- that things or people out of sight still exist
Stranger anxiety
Pulls up to stand
Piles up and sorts toys
Waves bye-bye and raises arms to be picked up
12-18 months
Place shapes in proper holes
Recognizes familiar objects
Points & gestures for obects & actions
Walks alone
Says several simple words
Plays simple pretend like feeding a doll
*12-15 month sleep regression: crawling/standing, object permanence, also signs of 2-1 nap
11-12 months
Can watch fast moving objects
Begins to cruise with support of furniture
Turns pages of books
Says 'mama' or 'dada'
Mealtime games (pushes good away for reaction)
Stands independently & may take first steps
18-24 months
Scribbles with crayon, may imitate drawing straight line or circle
Point to body parts (nose, hair, eyes)
Says 2 word sentences
Follows simple instructions
Points to things when they're named
*18 month regression: language explosion, separation anxiety (fear of dark or alone), independence
2-3 yrs
Kicks a ball
Begins to run
Sorts shapes & colors
Says 4 word sentences
Plays make believe with dolls, animals & people
Shows affection without prompting
*24 month sleep regression: language, toddler independence & testing limits
3-4 yrs
Knows name & age
Can copy shapes
Vision nearing 20/20
Names colors
Carries on a conversation (2-3 sentences)
Hops & stands on one foot
4-5 yrs
Recognizes and recites the alphabet
Ready to begin reading
Complete depth perception
Uses scissors
Names coins and money
Tells stories