Baby Development chart

Babies grow in their unique ways. Your baby will change more during his first year than any other time in their lifetime. The baby development chart helps new moms know the proper development of the child and what to expect at different points throughout the baby’s first year.

New parents can use the baby development chart to gain insight into what you are observing in your baby today and to preview what you can look forward to in the months ahead.

Baby development chart

Newborn to 1 month

-Infant lifts head, when lying on tummy, stares at faces

1 month to 2 month

-Baby enjoys visual stimulation, follows sound and objects, makes smoother movements.

2 month to 3 month-

- Baby recognizes faces and sounds, play with hands and feet, squeals, gurgles, and roll over, ability to grasp objects

3 months to 4 months

-Baby begins to smile, laugh, and starts to grasp toys.

4 months to 5 months

-Baby begins to recognize his or her own name and turns towards new sounds.

5 months to 6 months

-Baby begins to imitate sound, will roll over from tummy to back, and starts to sit with support.

6 months to 7 months

-Infant begins to sit without support, drags objects towards himself/herself.

7 months to 8 months

-Baby begins to utter some unknown words (babbling), stands while holding an object, and begins to crawl.

8 months to 9 months

-Infant starts to take drinks from a sippy cup, plays with bright color objects, says ‘mama’, ‘dada’ and other basic words

9 months to 10 months

-Baby begins to wave goodbye, shows some gestures, stands alone for sometime and may begin to try to walk.

10 months to 11 months

-Baby starts to say mama and dada correctly (directed at the right person), baby will also understand other phrases and common commands.

11 months to 12 months

-Baby will imitate others activities, takes a few steps alone, utters more words other than mama, dada.

The baby development chart will help you to choose the most appropriate stimulating educational and interactive toys to suit the age and skill level.

It must be remembered that this chart is only a general guideline to the development stages of a child. However, every child is unique and has a different rate of development. This chart is meant to be used as a very basic guide, not as an only resource.

As a general rule, you know your baby better than anyone else. If you have any concerns about the development of your child, please consult your pediatrician.