Is my child on track with developmental milestones?

These developmental milestones show what most children (75% or more) can do by age.

2 months

• Calms down if spoken to or picked up.

• Smiles when you talk to or smile at them.

• Make sounds other than crying.

• Open hands briefly.

4 months

• Makes sounds like "oooo", "aahh".

• Looks at you, moves, or makes sounds to get or keep your attention.

• Holds a toy when you put it in their hand.

• Pushes up onto elbows/forearms when on tummy.

6 months

• Laughs.

• Takes turns making sounds with you.

• Reaches to grab a toy they want.

• Rolls from tummy to back.

9 months

• Looks when you call their name.

• Makes different sounds like "mamamama" and "babababa".

• Lifts arms up to be picked up.

• Sits without support.

12 months

• Calls a parent "mama" or "dada".

• Waves "bye-bye".

• Puts something in a container, like a block in a cup.

• Pulls up to stand.

15 months

• Tries to use things the right way, like a phone, cup, or book.

• Tries to say one or two words like "ba" for ball or "da" for dog.

• Points to ask for something or to get help.

• Takes a few steps on their own.

18 months

• Scribbles.

• Points to show you something interesting.

• Copies you doing chores, like sweeping with a broom.

• Looks at a few pages in a book with you.

2 years

• Runs.

• Look at your face to see how to react in a new situation.

• Says at least two words together, like "More milk".

• Tries to use switches, knobs, or buttons.

30 months

• Says about 50 words.

• Names things in a book when you point and ask, "What is this?"

• Follows two-step instructions like "Put the toy down and close the door".

• Jumps off the ground with both feet.

3 years

• Notices other children and joins them to play.

• Talks well enough for others to understand, most of the time.

• Draws a circle, when you show them how.

• Puts on some clothes by themselves, like loose pants or a jacket.

4 years

• Likes to be a "helper".

• Pretends to be something else during play (teacher, superhero, dog).

• Talks about at least one thing that happened during their day, like "I played soccer".

• Unbuttons some buttons.

5 years

• Follows rules or takes when playing games with other children.

• Write some letters in their name.

• Counts to 10.

• Uses or recognize simple rhymes (bat-cat, ball-tall).

It is recommended go to their own health care provider for their well-child visits at the milestone ages listed. These well-child visits provide important services like tracking your child's growth and development, vaccinations and the opportunity to ask questions and/or share concerns about your child's physical, mental and social health.

Information taken from U.S Department of Health and Human Services (CDC)

www.cdc.gov