Age
Social &
Emotional
Language &
Communication
Cognitive
Physical
2 Months
Looks at faces
Happy to see
caregivers
Reacts to loud sounds
Makes sounds other than
crying
Watches caregivers
Looks at a toy for several
seconds
Holds head up while
on tummy
Opens hands briefly
4 Months
Smiles on own
Chuckles (not a full
laugh)
Turns head to voices
Makes cooing sounds
Opens mouth to breast or
bottle
Looks at hands with
interest
Brings hands to mouth
Holds toys
Pushes up on elbows
when on tummy
Holds head steady
6 Months
Knows familiar faces
Laughs
Takes turns making sounds
with you
Blows raspberries
Makes squealing noises
Reaches for toys
Closes mouth when not
hungry
Rolls tummy to back
Leans on hands while
sitting
9 Months
Reaches for or cries
when caregiver leaves
Stranger danger
Looks when name is
called
Smiles during "peek a
boo" game
Makes "mama" and "dada"
sounds (without meaning)
Lifts arms to be picked up
Bangs 2 objects together
Looks for objects out of
sight
Gets to sitting
position on own
Moves things from
one hand to the other
Sits unsupported
Uses fingers to "rake"
objects
1 Year
Plays games like "pat-
a-cake"
Understands "no"
Uses "mama" or "dada" or
caregiver name with meaning
Waves "bye-bye"
Looks for things they see
you hide
Puts things in containers
Pulls to stand
Walks using furniture
Drinks from an open
cup with help
Uses pincer grasp
15 Months
Shows affection
Copies other children
Claps when excited
Shows objects they
like
Tries to say 1-2 words
Follows simple directions
Points for help
Stacks objects
Uses things for their
purpose (phone, book)
Feeds self with
fingers
Takes steps
SMNP Reviews
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Pediatric Milestones
Milestones based on the 2022 CDC update
