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Developmental Milestones

1. This document outlines typical developmental milestones in infants from newborn to 18 months in four week intervals. 2. It describes physical, motor, cognitive and social/emotional skills that develop at each stage. 3. The milestones progress from reflexes and head/body control in newborns to walking, talking, scribbling and self-care skills in toddlers.

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Developmental Milestones

1. This document outlines typical developmental milestones in infants from newborn to 18 months in four week intervals. 2. It describes physical, motor, cognitive and social/emotional skills that develop at each stage. 3. The milestones progress from reflexes and head/body control in newborns to walking, talking, scribbling and self-care skills in toddlers.

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 1. Complete head lag 1. Hands closed 1. Stills to sound 1. Alternates between
2. Moro, plantar and grasp 2. Closes eyes to sudden, bright 2. Startles to sudden, loud noises drowsiness and wakeful
reflexes light alertness
3. Hip flexed

  1. Some head control 1. Stares 1. Startle response 1. Smiles at mother


2. Moro reflex still present 2. Eyes fixed on objects 2. Looks at sound source
3. Ventral suspension (head is in 3. Places hand in mouth 3. Coos responsively to mother
line with the body)

  1. Pulls to sit 1. Follows through 180D 1. Coos and chuckles 1. Excited when fed
2. Little or no head lag 2. Holds objects placed in hand 2. Reacts to familiar sounds
3. Rolls over 3. Pulls at clothes
4. Moro disappearing

  1. Sits with support 1. Reaches for objects 1. Babbling (at 4 months) 1. Takes everything to mouth
2. Grasps with all fingers 2. Turns to mothers voice 2. Responds to mirror image
3. Transfers from one hand to 3. Laughs loud 3. Holds bottle
another 4. Shows likes and dislikes

  1. Sits without support 1. Able to point 1. Vocalises deliberately 1. Stranger anxiety
2. Rolls 2. Immediately reaches out 2. Babbles 2. Holds bottle and drinks
3. Crawls backwards and forwards 3. Picks up small objects with 3. Initiates sounds from cup
4. Pulls to stand fingertips 4. Understands ͞no͟ or ͞bye͟

   1. Bear walks 1. Releases objects on request 1. Knows own name 1. Finger feeds
2. May walk alone (feet wide and 2. Throws objects on floor 2. 2/3 words with meaning 2. Plays games
arms in high guard) 3. Understands simple instructions

!  1. Walks well with arms down 1. Scribbles 1. Uses 6-20 recognisable words 1. Handles spoon and cup
2. Throws a ball 2. May show hand preference 2. 2 word sentences 2. Takes off shoes and socks
3. Climbs into chair 3. Enjoys picture books

"  1. Walks up and down steps 1. Shows obvious hand preference 1. Short phrases 1. Spoon feeds
2. Runs 2. 2-3 word sentences 2. Clean and dry by day
3. Kicks ball 3. Asks for drink, toilet and food

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