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Is my child on track with developmental milestones?

Updated: Dec 21, 2023



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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