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As Baby Grows

Your Child's First Year Developmental Checklist
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The cliché is true: Babies grow up so fast—but this chart can help you appreciate those developmental nuances before they're forgotten. Revisit this learning and growing timeline throughout your child's first year to track her development and discover which milestones to anticipate. Click here for tips on using this checklist.

Your Child's Milestones

What to Watch for: 0-3 Months

Motor Development

  •  Opens and shuts his hands.  More...
  •  Raises his head and chest while lying on his stomach  More...
  •  Stretches her legs out and kicks when lying on stomach or back. More...
  •  Supports her upper body with her arms when lying on stomach. More...
  •  Swats at dangling toys placed near him. More...
  •  Mouths objects brought to her face. More...
  •  Reaches and grasps for things with both hands. More...
  •  Pushes down on legs when feet are placed on a firm surface.  More...
  •  Can hold a rattle. More...

Visual Development

  •  Watches faces intently.  More...
  •  Turns head toward direction of sound.  More...
  •  Follows moving objects with his eyes.  More...
  •  Recognizes familiar objects and people at a distance.  More...

Language Development

  •  Begins to imitate some sounds.  More...
  •  Begin to babble. More...

Social/Emotional Development

  •  Reacts when you sing, call his name, or attempt to play. More...
  •  Imitates you when you stick out your tongue. More...
  •  Enjoys playing with other people; may cry when playing stops. More...
  •  Becomes more communicative with face and body. More...
  •  Imitates your movements. More...
  •  Smiles! Grins! More...

Cognitive Development

  •  Stares at her hands and fingers. More...
  •  Plays with her fingers. More...
  •  Brings his hands to his mouth. More...
  •  Has accustomed to regular eating and sleeping patterns. More...

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