Every child is special and develops at their own rate, but there are some general guidelines listed below that can help you look at your child's development.  You should discuss your child's actual development times with your pediatrician or another professional that you trust.  Share your joy with your child as they grow and learn !

Below is a table that outlines specific developmental milestones to look for in your child.  If your child has not yet developed the specified activity within the time guideline, it is no reason to worry!  You may want to contact our office to get some more information and perhaps schedule a meeting with one of our intervention specialists.

Activity
Guideline
Child's Age
Date
Weight
Height
Head Circumference
Lifts head when on stomach
1-3 months
  
  
  
  
  
Rolls over
2-5 months
 
 
 
 
  
Reaches for objects
3-5 months
  
  
  
  
  
Stands holding on
5-10 months
  
  
  
  
  
Gets to a sitting position
6-11 months
  
  
  
  
  
Says "mama" or "dada"
6-12 months
  
  
  
  
  
Picks up small objects
7-10 months
  
  
  
  
  
Plays "Patty Cake"
7-13 months
  
  
  
  
  
Stands alone
9-14 months
  
  
  
  
  
Walks on own
11-14 months
  
  
  
  
  
Drinks from cup
10-16 months
  
  
  
  
  
Can point to a picture in a book
18-24 months
   
  
  
  
  
Runs
18-24 months
   
  
  
  
  
Removes shoes and clothes
18-24 months
  
  
  
  
  
Puts 2-3 words together
2-2.5 years
   
  
  
  
  
Puts an easy puzzle together
2.5-3 years
  
  
  
  
  
Puts on clothes
2.5-3 years
  
  
  
  
  
Pedals tricycle
2-3 years
  
  
  
  
  
First dry day
Varies
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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