These developmental milestones show what most children (75% or more) can do by age.
2 months
Calms down if spoken to or picked up.
Smiles when you talk to or smile at them.
Make sounds other than crying.
Open hands briefly.
4 months
Makes sounds like "oooo", "aahh".
Looks at you, moves, or makes sounds to get or keep your attention.
Holds a toy when you put it in their hand.
Pushes up onto elbows/forearms when on tummy.
6 months
Laughs.
Takes turns making sounds with you.
Reaches to grab a toy they want.
Rolls from tummy to back.
9 months
Looks when you call their name.
Makes different sounds like "mamamama" and "babababa".
Lifts arms up to be picked up.
Sits without support.
12 months
Calls a parent "mama" or "dada".
Waves "bye-bye".
Puts something in a container, like a block in a cup.
Pulls up to stand.
15 months
Tries to use things the right way, like a phone, cup, or book.
Tries to say one or two words like "ba" for ball or "da" for dog.
Points to ask for something or to get help.
Takes a few steps on their own.
18 months
Scribbles.
Points to show you something interesting.
Copies you doing chores, like sweeping with a broom.
Looks at a few pages in a book with you.
2 years
Runs.
Look at your face to see how to react in a new situation.
Says at least two words together, like "More milk".
Tries to use switches, knobs, or buttons.
30 months
Says about 50 words.
Names things in a book when you point and ask, "What is this?"
Follows two-step instructions like "Put the toy down and close the door".
Jumps off the ground with both feet.
3 years
Notices other children and joins them to play.
Talks well enough for others to understand, most of the time.
Draws a circle, when you show them how.
Puts on some clothes by themselves, like loose pants or a jacket.
4 years
Likes to be a "helper".
Pretends to be something else during play (teacher, superhero, dog).
Talks about at least one thing that happened during their day, like "I played soccer".
Unbuttons some buttons.
5 years
Follows rules or takes when playing games with other children.
Write some letters in their name.
Counts to 10.
Uses or recognize simple rhymes (bat-cat, ball-tall).
It is recommended go to their own health care provider for their well-child visits at the milestone ages listed. These well-child visits provide important services like tracking your child's growth and development, vaccinations and the opportunity to ask questions and/or share concerns about your child's physical, mental and social health.
Information taken from U.S Department of Health and Human Services (CDC)
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