🌟 Baby Milestone Calculator

Track your baby's developmental milestones. See what skills your baby should be developing at each stage.

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Your baby is developing basic reflexes and beginning to recognize faces and voices.

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🎯 Upcoming & Current Milestones

2 Months

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Social & Emotional

Social Smiles

Begins to smile at people

💡 Parent Tip:

Smile back! Face-to-face interaction helps develop social skills.

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Communication

Cooing Sounds

Makes cooing and gurgling sounds

💡 Parent Tip:

Respond to coos to encourage language development.

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Physical

Head Control

Can hold head up when on tummy

💡 Parent Tip:

Practice tummy time several times daily to strengthen neck muscles.

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Cognitive

Tracks Movement

Follows objects with eyes

💡 Parent Tip:

Use colorful toys and move them slowly to encourage tracking.

4 Months

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Social & Emotional

Spontaneous Smiles

Smiles spontaneously, especially at people

💡 Parent Tip:

Engage in playful interactions to encourage social bonding.

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Communication

Babbling Begins

Babbles with expression, copies sounds

💡 Parent Tip:

Mimic baby's sounds to encourage back-and-forth "conversation".

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Physical

Rolling Over

May roll from tummy to back

💡 Parent Tip:

Always supervise during tummy time and on elevated surfaces.

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Cognitive

Hand Coordination

Reaches for toys with one hand

💡 Parent Tip:

Offer rattles and toys to encourage reaching and grasping.

6 Months

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Social & Emotional

Recognizes Faces

Knows familiar faces, begins to know if someone is a stranger

💡 Parent Tip:

Regular interaction with family helps develop recognition.

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Communication

Responds to Name

Responds to own name, makes sounds to show emotions

💡 Parent Tip:

Use baby's name frequently during interactions.

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Physical

Sitting Independently

Sits without support, rocks back and forth

💡 Parent Tip:

Surround with pillows for safety while practicing sitting.

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Cognitive

Object Permanence

Looks around for things they can see, brings things to mouth

💡 Parent Tip:

Play peek-a-boo to develop understanding of object permanence.

💡 Supporting Development

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Read Daily

Reading supports language development and bonding at any age.

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Sing & Talk

Narrate your day and sing songs to encourage communication.

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Active Play

Encourage movement through play to build physical skills.

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Tummy Time

Start from birth to strengthen neck and core muscles.

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Respond Warmly

Responding to baby builds trust and emotional security.

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Be Patient

Every child develops at their own pace. Celebrate progress!

📚 Understanding Developmental Domains

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Social & Emotional

How your child interacts with others, expresses emotions, and develops relationships. Includes smiling, showing affection, and understanding social cues.

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Communication

Language and communication skills, including understanding others and expressing needs. Covers cooing, babbling, words, and eventually sentences.

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Physical Development

Motor skills including both large movements (crawling, walking) and fine motor skills (grasping, drawing). Also includes hand-eye coordination.

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Cognitive Development

Learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Includes attention, memory, reasoning, and understanding cause and effect.

⚠️ Important Reminders

• Every child develops at their own pace. These milestones are general guidelines, not strict deadlines. Some children reach milestones earlier or later than average and are still developing normally.

• Premature babies may reach milestones later. Use their corrected age (from due date) rather than birth date for the first 2 years.

• Look at the overall pattern. Missing one milestone isn't usually a concern if your child is progressing in other areas.

• Trust your instincts. If you're concerned about your child's development, talk to your pediatrician. Early intervention can make a big difference.

• These are CDC guidelines. Your pediatrician may use slightly different milestone markers. Always follow your doctor's guidance.

🚨 Red Flags: Contact your doctor immediately if your child loses skills they once had, doesn't respond to sounds or smiles by 6 months, or shows signs of developmental regression.