{"id":62393,"date":"2026-02-01T17:48:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T01:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/?p=62393"},"modified":"2026-02-03T19:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T03:20:21","slug":"first-year-developmental-milestones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/first-year-developmental-milestones\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby&#8217;s First Year Developmental Milestones: A Month-by-Month Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"mk-page-section-wrapper\" data-mk-full-width=\"true\" data-mk-full-width-init=\"true\" data-mk-stretch-content=\"true\">\n\t<div id=\"page-section-1\" class=\"mk-page-section self-hosted   full_layout full-width-1 js-el js-master-row jupiter-donut-\"    data-intro-effect=\"false\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mk-page-section-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"mk-video-color-mask\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n        <div class=\"page-section-content vc_row-fluid mk-grid\" >\n            <div class=\"mk-padding-wrapper wpb_row\">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column column_container  jupiter-donut- _ jupiter-donut-height-full\">\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_custom_1769999289996\">\n\n<div id=\"text-block-3\" class=\"mk-text-block  jupiter-donut-\">\n\n\t\t    <h3 class=\"shortcode-heading mk-fancy-title  pattern-style align-left\"><span>Baby&#039;s First Year Developmental Milestones: A Month-by-Month Guide<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your baby&#8217;s first year is an incredible journey of growth and development. From a newborn who can barely lift their head to a curious one-year-old taking their first steps, the transformations are remarkable. Understanding what to expect each month helps you support your baby&#8217;s developmental milestones while recognizing that every child grows at their own pace. This comprehensive guide walks you through typical milestones and provides activities to encourage your baby&#8217;s growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62394 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/babys-first-year-developmental-milestones-a-month-by-month-guide-scaled-300x164.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/babys-first-year-developmental-milestones-a-month-by-month-guide-scaled-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/babys-first-year-developmental-milestones-a-month-by-month-guide-scaled-1024x558.png 1024w, https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/babys-first-year-developmental-milestones-a-month-by-month-guide-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/babys-first-year-developmental-milestones-a-month-by-month-guide-scaled-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/babys-first-year-developmental-milestones-a-month-by-month-guide-scaled-600x327.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Understanding Developmental Milestones<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before diving into month-by-month expectations, it&#8217;s important to understand what developmental milestones are and aren&#8217;t.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What They Are:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General guidelines for when most babies achieve certain skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicators of healthy development across multiple domains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools healthcare providers use to identify potential delays<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What They Aren&#8217;t:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rigid deadlines your baby must meet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competitions between babies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicators of future intelligence or success<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember: the ranges provided represent when most babies achieve milestones. Some perfectly healthy babies will develop earlier or later than these windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Month 1: The Newborn Phase<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your newborn is adjusting to life outside the womb, and most of their time is spent sleeping and eating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflexes dominate movement (sucking, rooting, startle, grasping)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can lift head briefly when on stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands mostly stay in fists<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eyes can focus 8-12 inches away (perfect for seeing caregiver&#8217;s face during feeding)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cognitive Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizes parent&#8217;s voice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prefers human faces to objects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begins to track objects briefly with eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows preference for high-contrast patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Social-Emotional Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begins to settle when held or hearing familiar voices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May briefly make eye contact<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cries to communicate needs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Activities to Support Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice tummy time for 3-5 minutes several times daily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk and sing to your baby frequently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide high-contrast black and white images<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make eye contact during feeding and diaper changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respond consistently to cries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Month 2: Becoming More Alert<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 6-8 weeks, many babies start becoming more interactive and alert during wakeful periods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holds head up longer during tummy time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoother arm and leg movements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opens and closes hands more frequently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begins to swipe at objects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cognitive Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracks moving objects with eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizes familiar faces and objects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows more interest in surroundings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begins to coordinate hand-eye movements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Social-Emotional Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First social smiles emerge (around 6 weeks)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coos and makes gurgling sounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calms when spoken to or held<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows different cries for different needs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Activities to Support Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue tummy time, gradually increasing duration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide toys with different textures to touch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respond to smiles and coos with your own<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read simple board books together<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take short walks to provide new visual experiences<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Month 3: Growing Strength<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The third month brings increased head control and the beginning of intentional movements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good head control when supported in sitting position<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can prop up on forearms during tummy time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brings hands to mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grasps and shakes toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May roll from tummy to back<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cognitive Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizes familiar faces from distance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows anticipation (gets excited before feeding)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follows objects 180 degrees with eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uses hands and eyes together<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Social-Emotional Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent smiling and cooing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoys playing with others<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May cry when play stops<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows different emotional responses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Activities to Support Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer toys that rattle or make sounds when moved<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice &#8220;conversations&#8221; by pausing after you speak<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduce crinkly books and soft toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place toys within reach during tummy time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use baby gym with hanging toys<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Month 4: Increased Interaction<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four-month-olds are delightful\u2014they&#8217;re engaged, responsive, and starting to show their personalities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steady head control in all positions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pushes up on straight arms during tummy time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rolls from tummy to back consistently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reaches for and grasps objects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brings objects to mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cognitive Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responds to affection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizes familiar people from distance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows interest in mirror images<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anticipates routine activities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Social-Emotional Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laughs out loud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoys playing and may cry when play stops<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copies facial expressions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responds to emotion in your voice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Activities to Support Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide variety of safe textures to explore with hands and mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play peek-a-boo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer teething toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read books with simple pictures and textures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage reaching by holding toys slightly out of reach<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Month 5: Rolling and Reaching<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five months brings increased mobility and curiosity about the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rolls both directions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sits with support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May rock on hands and knees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfers objects between hands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reaches accurately for objects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cognitive Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows curiosity about surroundings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tries to get objects out of reach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizes own name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distinguishes between familiar and unfamiliar people<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Social-Emotional Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows joy and displeasure clearly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May show stranger anxiety beginning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responds to other babies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likes to look at self in mirror<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Activities to Support Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create safe floor space for rolling practice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer toys that require two-handed play<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play simple games like &#8220;How big is baby? So big!&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduce sippy cup with water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide opportunities to interact with other babies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Month 6: Sitting Up<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half a year old! Many babies can sit independently, opening new possibilities for play and exploration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sits without support briefly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May begin rocking on hands and knees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports weight on legs when held standing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develops pincer grasp (thumb and finger)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passes objects from hand to hand<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cognitive Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looks for dropped objects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responds to sounds by making sounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begins to understand cause and effect<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows curiosity and tries to get objects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Social-Emotional Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizes familiar faces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likes to play with others, especially parents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responds to emotions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May show anxiety around strangers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Activities to Support Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place toys just out of reach to encourage movement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play with nesting cups and stacking rings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduce simple solid foods (purees)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read board books together<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play interactive games like pat-a-cake<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Important Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is typically when introducing solid foods begins, though milk remains the primary nutrition source.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Month 7: Pre-Crawling Mobility<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seven-month-olds are working hard on mobility skills, though the timing of crawling varies widely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sits well without support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bears weight on legs when supported<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May scoot, army crawl, or rock on hands and knees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develops better hand coordination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May start pulling to stand with help<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cognitive Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finds partially hidden objects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explores objects in many ways (shaking, banging, dropping)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responds to simple words like &#8220;no&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows interest in picture books<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Social-Emotional Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows clear preferences for familiar people<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stranger anxiety may intensify<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoys interactive play<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tests parental responses to actions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Activities to Support Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby-proof your home as mobility increases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide variety of safe household objects to explore<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play hiding games with toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respond consistently to boundary-testing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage pulling to stand with supervision<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Month 8: On the Move<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most babies are mobile by 8 months, whether crawling, scooting, or rolling to get around.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crawls (though style varies widely)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulls to standing position<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sits confidently and plays with toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good pincer grasp for small objects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May &#8220;cruise&#8221; along furniture<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cognitive Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understands object permanence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looks for dropped objects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Points at objects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizes familiar words<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Social-Emotional Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May be clingy and anxious with strangers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prefers certain people and toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tests parental responses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoys games and repeating sounds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Activities to Support Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create safe exploration spaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play peekaboo and hiding games<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer toys that nest, stack, or fit together<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read simple stories daily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduce finger foods for self-feeding practice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Month 9: Exploring Everything<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nine-month-olds are curious explorers, investigating everything within reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crawls well in various directions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulls up to standing confidently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cruises along furniture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good pincer grasp for small objects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May stand momentarily without support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cognitive Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understands simple commands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uses fingers to point<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looks at correct picture when named<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imitates gestures and sounds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Social-Emotional Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows clear preferences for people and toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May have favorite comfort object<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tests limits and watches for reactions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows fear in some situations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Activities to Support Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide push toys for walking practice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play simple cause-effect games<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read books and name objects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage self-feeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create obstacle courses with cushions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Month 10: Communication Grows<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ten months brings increased understanding and more sophisticated communication attempts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May take first independent steps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cruises confidently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stands alone briefly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined pincer grasp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May start using objects correctly (brush, phone)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cognitive Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understands simple instructions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tests objects in different ways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finds hidden objects easily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows understanding of object properties<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Social-Emotional Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May show separation anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands you objects to share<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows affection to familiar people<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responds to simple requests<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Activities to Support Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer push and pull toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play with shape sorters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage waving and clapping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice two-way &#8220;conversations&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow exploration of safe cabinets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Month 11: Almost Walking<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eleven-month-olds are working hard on walking skills, though timing varies greatly between babies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May take first steps or walk independently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cruises skillfully<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stands independently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinks from cup with help<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stacks objects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cognitive Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uses objects correctly (cup, brush, phone)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follows simple instructions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imitates actions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Points to get attention or ask for things<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Social-Emotional Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows clear preferences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tests boundaries repeatedly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May be clingy or show anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understands simple words<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Activities to Support Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide opportunities for supported walking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer toys that encourage problem-solving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read interactive books together<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice with simple puzzles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage independence in feeding<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Month 12: First Birthday!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your baby is now a toddler, ready to explore the world on two feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May walk independently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stands from sitting without support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinks from cup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uses spoon with help<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throws ball<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cognitive Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizes many words<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follows simple commands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understands object permanence completely<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows problem-solving skills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Social-Emotional Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows affection openly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May have separation anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tests limits constantly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows preferences clearly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Activities to Support Development:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage independent play<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide age-appropriate puzzles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read together daily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow self-feeding practice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create safe spaces for active play<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>When to Consult Your Pediatrician<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While development varies, consult your doctor if your baby:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doesn&#8217;t respond to loud sounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doesn&#8217;t watch objects move by 3-4 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doesn&#8217;t smile by 3 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can&#8217;t sit without support by 9 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doesn&#8217;t babble by 9 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doesn&#8217;t respond to their name by 9 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loses skills they once had<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Supporting Your Baby&#8217;s Development<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Helps:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsive caregiving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking, reading, singing daily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe spaces to explore<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age-appropriate toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limiting screen time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent sleep routines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular health checkups<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What Doesn&#8217;t Help:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparing to other babies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressuring to reach milestones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-scheduling activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive screen time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of interaction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your baby&#8217;s first year is filled with incredible growth and development. While milestones provide helpful guides, remember that every baby develops at their own pace. Your role is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where your baby can explore and grow. Celebrate each new skill while enjoying the unique person your baby is becoming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sources:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/act-early\/milestones\/1-year.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Developmental Milestones<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aap.org\/en\/patient-care\/early-childhood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/infant-and-toddler-health\/in-depth\/infant-development\/art-20047380\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayo Clinic Child Development Guidelines<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Other Topics You Might Be Interested In:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/middle-childhood-development\/\">Growing Independence: Your Ultimate Guide to Middle Childhood Development (6-11 Years)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/understanding-teen-development\/\">Understanding Teen Development: Your Ultimate Guide to Ages 12-18<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/puberty-and-body-changes\/\">Puberty and Body Changes: A Guide for Teens and Parents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/identity-and-independence\/\">Identity and Independence: Great Ways to Foster Teen Self-Discovery 101<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container  jupiter-donut- _ jupiter-donut-height-full\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_widgetised_column wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<section id=\"categories-5\" class=\"widget widget_categories\"><div class=\"widgettitle\">Cat\u00e9gories<\/div>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-31\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/category\/all\/\">All<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-32\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/category\/baby-gift\/\">Baby Gift<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-30\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/category\/free-baby-samples\/\">Baby Samples<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-343\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/category\/developmental-milestones-your-childs-journey-from-0-5-years\/\">Developmental Milestones: Your Child&#039;s Journey from 0-5 Years<\/a>\n<ul class='children'>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-427\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/category\/developmental-milestones-your-childs-journey-from-0-5-years\/baby\/\">Baby<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-344\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/category\/middle-childhood-6-11-years\/\">Middle Childhood 6-11 years<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-340\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/category\/navigating-the-first-trimester-0-12-weeks\/\">Navigating the First Trimester 0-12 weeks<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-423\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/category\/postpartum-wellness\/\">Postpartum Wellness<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-33\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/category\/pregnancy\/\">Pregnancy<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-399\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/category\/teenagers-12-18-years\/\">Teenagers 12-18 years<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-341\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/category\/the-second-trimester-journey-13-26-weeks\/\">The Second Trimester Journey 13-26 weeks<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/category\/uncategorized\/\">Uncategorized<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mybellababy.ca\/fr\/category\/your-complete-guide-to-weeks-27-40\/\">Your Complete Guide to Weeks 27-40<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Baby&#039;s First Year Developmental Milestones: A Month-by-Month Guide Your baby's first year is an incredible journey of growth and development. 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