Tracking milestones is a game changer for parents when it comes to keeping on top of your baby's growth. Here are some of the most important milestones from 2 to 6 months old, sleeping milestones will be added on another post, enjoy the reading :)
What to expect from 0 to 2 months:
By 2 months baby should be able to:
Social/ emotional milestones:
Calms down when spoken to
Looks at your face
Seems happy to see you when you walk up to them
Language and Communication:
Makes sounds other than crying
Reacts to Loud sound
Cognitive Milestones (learning thinking/problem solving)
-Watches as you move
- Looks at toys for several seconds
Movements/ Physical development:
Holds heads up on tummy
Moves both arms and both legs
Opens hands briefly
What to expect from 2 to 4:
By 4 months baby should be able to:
Social/ emotional milestones:
Smiles on his own to get your attention
Chuckles (not yet a full laugh) when you try to make her laugh
Looks at you, moves, or makes sounds to get or keep your attention
Language and Communication:
Makes sounds like “oooo”, “aahh” (cooing)
Makes sounds back when you talk to them
Turns head towards the sound of your voice
Cognitive Milestones (learning thinking/problem solving)
If hungry, opens mouth when she sees breast or bottle
Looks at his hands with interest
Movements/ Physical development:
Holds head steady without support when you are holding her
Holds a toy when you put it in his hand
Uses her arm to swing at toys
Brings hands to mouth
Pushes up onto elbows/forearms when on tummy
What to expect from 4 to 6:
Social/ emotional milestones:
Knows familiar people
Likes to look at himself in a mirror
Laughs
Language and Communication:
Takes turns making sounds with you
Blows “raspberries” (sticks tongue out and blows)
Makes squealing noises
Cognitive Milestones (learning thinking/problem solving)
Puts things in her mouth to explore them
Reaches to grab a toy he wants
Closes lips to show she doesn’t want more food
Movements/ Physical development:
Rolls from tummy to back
Pushes up with straight arms when on tummy
Leans on hands to support himself when sitting)
What to expect from 6 to 9:
Social/ emotional milestones:
Is shy, clingy, or fearful around strangers
Shows several facial expressions, like happy, sad, angry, and surprised
Looks when you call her name
Reacts when you leave (looks, reaches for you, or cries)
Smiles or laughs when you play peek-a-boo
Language and Communication:
Makes different sounds like “mamamama” and “babababa”
Lifts arms up to be picked up
Cognitive Milestones (learning thinking/problem solving)
Looks for objects when dropped out of sight (like his spoon or toy)
Bangs two things together
Movements/ Physical development:
Gets to a sitting position by herself
Moves things from one hand to her other hand
Uses fingers to “rake” food towards himself o Sits without support
What to expect from 9 to 12:
Social/ emotional milestones:
Plays games with you, like pat-a-cake
Language and Communication:
Waves “bye-bye”
Calls a parent “mama” or “dada” or another special name
Understands “no” (pauses briefly or stops when you say it)
Cognitive Milestones (learning thinking/problem solving)
Puts something in a container, like a block in a cup
Looks for things he sees you hide, like a toy under a blanket
Movements/ Physical development:
Pulls up to stand o Walks, holding on to furniture o Drinks from a cup without a lid, as you hold it o Picks things up between thumb and pointer finger, like small bits of food
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