Parent Handbook

Developmental Milestones

By 3 Months

  • Holds up head
  • Explores objects
  • Coos when talked to
  • Turns head to sound & voices

By 6 Months

  • Sits up with gentle support
  • Reaches persistently
  • Expresses protest
  • Drops toy and looks for it

By 9 Months

  • Sits without support
  • Holds, bites and chews cracker or cookie
  • Responds to own name

By 12 Months

  • Stands alone and takes steps
  • Copies gestures
  • Jabbers expressively
  • Finger feeds self for part of meal

By 18 Months

  • Names one object
  • Moved around house without help
  • Identifies one or two body parts
  • Runs

By 24 Months

  • Initiates own play activities
  • Engages in simple pretend play
  • Refers to self by name
  • Jumps in place
  • Combines 2 to 3 words

By 30 Months

  • Names 5 pictures when asked what they are
  • Helps carry and put things away
  • Matches basic colors and shapes

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