Babies gain skills quickly during the first year. They develop new ways to think, communicate, and solve problems. (These are called cognitive skills.) And they develop physically and learn to interact with people. You may not be sure what skills are typical for infants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a list of milestones, which it updated with many changes in 2022. The CDC moved some of the milestones to different age ranges, which some experts question. The CDC milestones below can help you know what to expect at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months. If your child isn’t meeting these milestones, it can point to possible developmental delays. Be sure to talk to your child’s health care provider if you have concerns. You can also learn more about: Social/emotional milestones
Language/communication milestones
Movement/physical development milestones
Cognitive milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)
Social/emotional milestones
Language/communication milestones
Movement/physical development milestones
Cognitive milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)
Social/emotional milestones
Language/communication milestones
Cognitive milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)
Movement/physical development milestones
Social/emotional milestones
Language/communication milestones
Cognitive milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)
Social/emotional milestones
Cognitive milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)
Movement/physical development milestones
Keep in mind that babies develop at different rates. If your baby isn’t reaching some of these milestones, don’t panic. But be sure to bring it up with your child’s health care provider. You can talk together about whether it’s a good idea to have an early intervention evaluation.
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