Developmental milestones

Question 1

3mo

Answer 1

Motor: raises head while on belly, grabs objects, “stands” on surface
Language: babbles
Sensory: responds to loud noises, tracks visually, interested in faces and moving objects

Question 2

6mo

Answer 2

Motor: Sits unsupported, transfers objects across hands
Language: multiple babbling sounds, responds to name and emotions
Social: Responds to facial expression, affection for caregivers, interest in others, consoles, laughs

Question 3

12mo

Answer 3

Motor: stands, walks; finger feeding w/pincer grasp, points
Language: first word, mama, dada
Social: object permanence, stranger danger

Question 4

2 years

Answer 4

Motor: carries toys, combs, scribbles
Language: 2-4 word sentences, names colors/shapes, follows commands
Social: Increasingly independent, defiant, plays with others (imitative)

Question 5

3 years

Answer 5

Motor: tricycle, climbs stairs with alternating gait, writing grasp, draws lines and attempts circles
Language: Pronouns, understood by strangers
Social: takes turns, understands ownership, make-believe

Question 6

4 years

Answer 6

Motor: throws ball, hops, walks backwards, uses scissors, copies letters, dresses and undresses self
Social: can negotiate, fantasy play, storytelling