Specialists in Infant and Toddler Development
Developmental Milestones
Birth to 3 Months
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I begin to smile & track people & objects with my eyes
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I prefer to look at faces & bright colors
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I reach, and discover my hands and feet
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I can lift my head and turn toward sound
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I cry, but will feel better when you hold and comfort me
4 to 6 Months
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I smile often. I'll even laugh, gurgle & imitate sounds.
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I learn about my body, exploring my hands & feet. I think they are a part of me!
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I can sit up when you prop me
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I like to roll over, scoot & bounce.
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I can grasp things without using my thumb, & like to put things in my mouth.
7 to 12 Months
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I remember simple events and familiar voices and identify myself in the mirror
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I understand my name & other words you use a lot
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I can say my first words
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I like to explore, & bang & shake objects
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I can find hidden toys & put things in containers.
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I can sit up all by myself
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I creep & can pull myself up to stand & walk
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1 to 2 Years
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I like to imitate what adults are doing & help you with tasks.
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I can talk now & understand words & ideas.
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I like stories & experimenting with things.
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I can walk, climb stairs & run.
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I show you my independence, but am more comfortable with people I know.
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I recognize that toys & stuff are mine.
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I'm proud of the things I can do & can solve simple problems.
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I have some friends & am starting to play make believe.
2 to 3 1/2 Years
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I like to learn new things.
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I can learn new words really fast now.
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I always like to be on the go.
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I have better control of my hands and fingers.
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I get frustrated easily.
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I act more independent, but I still depend on you.
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I like to act out familiar scenes when I play.