Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “hi” are called developmental milestones. As children grow, they reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move. While all children grow and change at their own rate, experts on child development target a window of time when a child may reach each milestone.
Parenting is easier when you know what to look for as your baby grows. Use the options below to learn what is typical for your child’s age.
Milestones cover all areas of a child’s development:
- Communication – what children can say and understand.
- Gross Motor – the way children use large muscles, like their legs and arms, to move around.
- Fine Motor – how children use their hands and fingers.
- Problem Solving – the way children play with objects to solve problems.
- Social – children’s abilities for self-care and interaction with other people.
If you’re concerned or have questions about your baby’s development, talk to your child’s doctor or call 211 today. You can also text “hmgcoco” to 898211.