CDC Milestones Flashcards

(136 cards)

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Calms down when spoken to or picked up
Looks at your face
Seems happy to see when you walk up to her
Smiles when you talk or smile at her

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2 months

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Makes sounds other than crying
Rects to loud sounds

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2 months

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Watches you as you move
Looks at a toy for several seconds

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2 months

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Holds head up when on tummy
Moves both arms and both legs
Opens hands briefly

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2 months

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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 you attention

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4 months

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Makes sounds like “oooo” and “aahh” (cooing)
Makes sounds back when you talk to him
Turns head towards sound of your voice

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4 months

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If hungry, opens mouth when she sees breast or bottle
Looks at his hands with interest

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4 months

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Knows familiar people
Likes to look at himself in a mirror
Laughs

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6 months

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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

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4 months

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Takes turns making sounds with you
Blows “raspberries”
Makes squealing noises

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6 months

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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

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6 months

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Rolls from tummy to back
Pushes up with straight arms when on tummy
Leans on hands to support himself when sitting

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6 months

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13
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AAP Developmental and Behaviors Screening

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9, 18, and 30 months

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14
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Is shy, clingy, or fearful around strangers

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9 months

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15
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Makes different sounds like “mamamama” and “babababa”

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9 months

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16
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Looks for objects when dropped out of sight (like spoon or toy)

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9 months

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17
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Gets into sitting position by herself

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9 months

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18
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Plays games with you like “pat-a-cake”

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12 months

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19
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Waves “bye-bye”

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12 months

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20
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Puts something in a container, like a block in a cup

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12 months

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21
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Pulls up to stand

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12 months

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Copies other children while playing, like taking toys out of a container when another child does

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15 months

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Tries to say one of two words besides “mama” or “dada”, like “ba” for ball

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15 months

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Tries to use things the right way, like a phone or book

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15 months

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Takes a few steps on own
15 months
26
Moves away from you but looks to make sure you're close by
18 months
27
Tries to say three or more words besides "mama" or "dada"
18 months
28
Copies you doing chores, like sweeping with a broom
18 months
29
Walks without holding on to anyone or anything
18 months
30
Autism Screenings
18 and 24 months
31
Notices when others are hurt or upset
2 years
32
Points to things in a book when you ask, like "where is the bear?"
2 years
33
Holds something in one hand while using the other (like holding a container and taking the lid off)
2 years
34
Kicks a ball
2 years
35
Plays next to other children and sometimes plays with them
30 months
36
Says about 50 words
30 months
37
Uses things to pretend, like feeding a block to a doll
30 months
38
Uses hands to twist things, like knobs
30 months
39
Calms down within 10 minutes after you leave her, like at childcare
3 years
40
Talks with you in conversation using at least two back-and-forth exchanges
3 years
41
Draws circle, when you show him how
3 years
42
Strings items together like large beads or macaroni
3 years
43
Pretends to be something else during play (teacher/superhero)
4 years
44
Says sentences with four or more words
4 years
45
Names a few colors of items
4 years
46
Catches a large ball most of the time
4 years
47
Follows rules or takes turns when playing games with other children
5 years
48
Tells a story she heard or made up with at least two events (a cat was stuck in a tree, and a firefighter saved it)
5 years
49
Counts to 10
5 years
50
Buttons some buttons
5 years
51
Shows several facial expressions like happy, sad, angry, and surprised
9 months
52
Looks when you call her name
9 months
53
Reacts when you leave (looks, reaches, or cries)
9 months
54
Smiles or laughs when you play peek-a-boo
9 months
55
Lifts arms to be picked up
9 months
56
Bangs two things together
9 months
57
Moves things from one hand to another
9 months
58
Uses fingers to "rake" food toward himself
9 months
59
Sits without support
9 months
60
Calls parent "mama" or "dada" or another special name
12 months
61
Understands "no" (pauses or stops when it's said)
12 months
62
Looks for things he sees your hide, like a toy under a blanket
12 months
63
Walks, holding onto furniture
12 months
64
Drinks from a cup without a lid as you hold it
12 months
65
Picks up things between thumb and pointer finger like small bits of food
12 months
66
Shows you an object she likes
15 months
67
Claps when excited
15 months
68
Hugs stuffed doll or other toy
15 months
69
Shows you affection (hugs, cuddles, or kisses you)
15 months
70
Stacks at least two small objects
15 months
71
Looks at familiar objects when you name them
15 months
72
Follows directions given with both a gesture and words (holding out your hand and saying "give me the toy")
15 months
73
Points to ask for something or to get help
15 months
74
Uses fingers to feed self
15 months
75
Points to show you something interesting
18 months
76
Puts hands out for you to wash them
18 months
77
Looks at a few pages in a book with you
18 months
78
Helps you dress him by pushing arm through sleeve or lifting foot
18 months
79
Follows one-step directions without any gestures (giving you a toy when you say "give it to me")
18 months
80
Plays with toys in a simple way, like pushing a toy car
18 months
81
Scribbles
18 months
82
Drinks from a cup without a lid and may spill sometimes
18 months
83
Feeds herself with fingers
18 months
84
Tries to use a spoon
18 months
85
Climbs on and off couch or chair without help
18 months
86
Looks at your face to see how to react in a new situation
2 years
87
Says at least two words together, like "more milk"
2 years
88
Points to at least two body parts when you ask him to show you
2 years
89
Uses more gestures than just waving and pointing, like blowing a kiss or nodding yes
2 years
90
Tries to use switches, knobs, or buttons on a toy
2 years
91
Plays with more than one toy at the same time (like putting toy food on a toy plate)
2 years
92
Runs
2 years
93
Walks up a few stairs with or without help (no climbing)
2 years
94
Shows you what she can do by saying "look at me!"
30 months
95
Follows simple routines when told, like helping to pick up toys when you day "it's clean up time!"
30 months
96
Says two or more words with an action word ("doggie run")
30 months
97
Names things in a book when you point and ask "what is this?"
30 months
98
Says words like "I", "me", "we"
30 months
99
Shows simple problem-solving like standing on a stool to reach something
30 months
100
Follows two-step instructions like "put the toy down and close the door"
30 months
101
Knows at least one color, like when pointing to a red crown when you ask "which one is red?"
30 months
102
Takes off some clothes by himself
30 months
103
Jumps on the ground with both feet
30 months
104
Turns book pages one at a time when you read
30 months
105
Notices other children and joins them to play
3 years
106
Asks "who", "what", "where", or "why questions ("where is daddy?")
3 years
107
Says what action is happening in a picture when asked (running/eating)
3 years
108
Says first name when asked
3 years
109
Talks well enough for others to understand most of the time
3 years
110
Avoids touching hot objects, like a stove, when you warn her
3 years
111
Puts on some clothes by himself like loose pants or a jacket
3 years
112
Uses a fork
3 years
113
Asks to go play with children if none are around ("Can I play with Alex?")
4 years
114
Comforts others who are sad
4 years
115
Avoids danger, like not jumping off of playground
4 years
116
Liked to be a "helper"
4 years
117
Changes behavior based on where she is (library/playground/etc.)
4 years
118
Says some words from a song, story, or nursery rhyme
4 years
119
Talks about at least one thing that happened during his day, like "I played soccer"
4 years
120
Answers simple questions like "What is a coat for?"
4 years
121
Tells what comes next in a well-known story
4 years
122
Draws a person with three or more body parts
4 years
123
Serves himself food or pours water, with adult supervision
4 years
124
Unbuttons some buttons
4 years
125
Holds crayon or pencil between finger and thumb (not fist)
4 years
126
Sings, dances, or acts for you
5 years
127
Does simple chores at home like matching socks or clearing the table
5 years
128
Answers simple questions about a book or story after you read it or tell it to him
5 years
129
Keeps a conversation going with more than three back-and-forth exchanges
5 years
130
Uses or recognizes simple rhymes (bat-cat)
5 years
131
Hops on one foot
5 years
132
Names some numbers between 1 and 5 when you point to them
5 years
133
Uses words about time like "yesterday" or "tomorrow"
5 years
134
Pays attention for 5-10 minutes with an activity like arts and crafts
5 years
135
Writes some letters in her name
5 years
136
Names some letters when you point to them
5 years