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Developmental
Charts
Babies and
Toddlers Birth to 24 Months
It is important
to remember that every child develops in
his own style and at his own pace.
However, if you are concerned about your
child's development please contact your
health care provider.
Find out your newborn to
24 month old's developmental
characteristics for physical abilities,
mental capacities and language skills....
1st Month / 2nd Month / 3rd Month / 4th Month / 5th Month
6 -9
Months /
9 - 12
Months / 12 - 18
Months / 18 - 24
Months
1st Month
Physical
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Mental
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Language
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arm and
leg movement are reflexes
head flops if not
supported
can see things
about 10 inches away
stares at an
object but does not reach for it
loves skin-to-skin
contact
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prefers
to look at high contrast patterns
and faces
alert 1 out of
every 10 hours
begins to trust
caregiver
most behavior is
reflexive
will cry if
understimulated or overstimulated
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responds
to voices
small cooing
begins
likes it when you
talk to her
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2nd Month
Physical
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Mental
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Language
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Muscles
relax and twitch less
Can lift head 45
degrees
Hands start to
unfold
Can briefly hold a
rattle
Tracks movement
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Starts to
make associations - cry means
getting needs met
Protests if needs
aren't met
Wants visual
stimulation
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Gurgles,
coos, and squeals
Exhibits emotions
- smiling
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3rd Month
Physical
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Mental
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Language
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Can
stretch limbs all the way out
Can roll back to
side
Holds head up to
search
Plays with hands
Can hold a rattle
longer
Can briefly bear
weight on legs
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Learns
cause and effect
Discovers hands
and feet
Likes detailed,
high-contrast images
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Begins
extended vowel sounds
Starts to laugh
Has different
cries for different needs
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4th Month
Physical
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Mental
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Language
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Can stand
up with help
Rolls from front
to side
Lifts head 90
degrees
Sits with arms
propped
Reaches for
objects
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Forms
mental images of what is expected
when given a clue
Is aware that
people and things have labels
Starts to explore
things by taste
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Changes
shape of mouth to change sounds
Sputters
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5th Month
Physical
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Mental
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Language
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Rolls
over from front to back
Grabs toes
Can wiggle forward
on the floor
Reaches with good
aim
Transfers objects
from hand to hand
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Shows an
interest in colors
Pushes away
disliked actions
Displays
expression of decision making
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Babbles
Tries to mimic
sounds
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6 -9 Months
Physical
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Mental
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Language
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Can sit
unsupported
Rolls over both
ways
Can stand if
leaning on another object
Points at objects
Utilizes their
"pincher" grasp with
forefinger and thumb
Reaches accurately
Can self feed
finger foods
Can drink from a
sippy cup
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Studies
objects
Concentrates on
one toy at a time
Analyses what to
do with a toy
Understands
nesting of objects
Understands an
object may be behind something
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Longer
more varied sounds
Experiments with
different volumes and pitches
Makes 2 syllabled
sounds
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9 - 12 Months
Physical
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Mental
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Language
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Masters
crawling
Can stand when
supported
Climbs on
furniture
Walks with help
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Starts to
understand more complex phrases
Wants to explore
things by touching everything
Builds, stacks and
disassembles
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Says
simple words
Understand
"No" but won't always
obey it
Mimics sounds like
tongue clicking, raspberries, or
coughing
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12 - 18 Months
Physical
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Mental
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Language
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Walks
backwards
Tries to kick a
ball
Dances, trots,
prances
Can walk in
circles
Scribbles
Can throw an
object
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Learns by
exploring
Separation anxiety
is less strong
Can match shapes
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Responds
to short words put together
Makes first
sentence
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18 - 24 Months
Physical
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Mental
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Language
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Can jump
Climbs
Can take off
clothes
Opens doors
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Can
understand 2-step directions
Can draw circles
and lines on paper
Imagination and
creativity emerge
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Says
20-50 words
Makes 3 word
sentences
Understands more
than is said
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