Development varies tremendously for each child.

These are broad

guidelines for child development, but they can be helpful in under-
standing what to expect. If you have questions or concerns about
your child meeting age-appropriate developmental milestones,
please talk with your childs physician or contact KidsCare Therapy
at (214) 575-2999 www.KidsCareTherapy.com

Age Feeding/Self-care Speech/Social/Play Fine Motor Gross Motor

8 meals (feeds every 3 hours) Sees black/white patterns Reflexive grasp Moves head from left to right
Approximately 19 oz of Focuses on objects Turns head toward Lifts head when held at
1 month formula/breast milk/day Responds to loud noises cheek rub shoulders
3-4 naps/day

6-8 meals (feeds every 3-4 Eye gaze Tracks object Turns side to back
hours) Social smile Inspects own hands Tries to hold head up
2 months Approximately 22 oz of Cooing: ooh/aah Grasps object
formula/breast milk/day Makes happy noises Swipes at toy
3 naps/day

5-6 meals Laughs Uses hands and mouth to Lifts head and chest up while
Approximately 32-40 oz of Recognizes familiar voices explore on stomach
4 months formula/breast milk/day Demands social attention Follows people visually Turns head and eyes to
Maybe cereal (2 Tbsp) Extends straight arm to sound
2 naps /day toy

4-5 meals
Approximately 24-32 oz of
formula/breast milk/day
Introduce rice/oat/barley
6 months cereal (2-4 Tbsp/ 3 times
per day)
Places both hands on bottle
Increased drool (teething)
2 naps/day
Babbling Reaches and grasps object Brings feet to mouth
Separation anxiety Bangs object on surface Sits with some support
Smiles at self in mirror Clasps hands Bears weight on legs in
Plays peek-a-boo Bears weight on hands supported stand
when on tummy Holds head in line with
body with pull to sit
Rolls from stomach to
back

4-5 Meals Says: Dada/Mama Transfers object hand to hand Rolls from back to stomach
Approximately 24-32 oz of Likes/dislikes for people/ Retains 2 objects; one in each Sits independently
formula/breast milk/day/ objects/places hand Crawls
increasing the amount of Imitates gestures and sounds Rakes to pick up small objects Pulls to stand
9 months
baby food (baby food: stage Points to desired objects Claps
1 & 2) Plays pat-a-cake Waves bye
Finger feeds (cracker)
2 naps/day

20 oz of whole milk/day Understands no Uses finger & thumb to pick Creeps

Solid food (baby food: stage Points to objects to identify up small objects Stands independently
3 and table foods) Has 3-5 words Finds hidden object Takes steps towards
3-4 meals/day Enjoys board books with Takes objects out walking
2 naps/ day simple pictures Puts objects in
Extends arms/legs to dress Imitative play Pokes or points using 1 finger
Pulls socks off Observes other children
12 months

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Remember, all babies are individuals and meet certain milestones at their own pace.
These are development guidelines to assist you in making an educated decision about growth and development

Age Feeding/Self-care Speech/Social/Play Fine Motor Gross Motor

Normal Diet Favorite words are no and Stacks 2 blocks Walks without support
1 nap/day me/mine Pulls string to get toy Climbs
Says hi/bye Bangs objects together Squats for object, then
15 months
Follows commands (ex: Scribbles stands
give me a kiss) Enjoys messy play Flings objects
Desires interactions from Corrals ball in sitting
adults

Normal diet Attempts to produce Holds object with 1 hand, Uses riding toys
1 nap/day running speech (often manipulates with other Tries walking up/downs
Indicates when wet or unclear) Inserts 2 or more shapes stairs holding rail or hand
soiled Knows body parts in sorter or formboard Begins to run
18 months Has 5-10 words Throws ball
Makes animal sounds
Requests more
Enjoys looking at photos
Imitates adult routines

Normal diet 2 words together Connects large popbeads Kicks ball

Uses spoon Has 50 words Imitates vertical line Goes up/down slide
Drinks from cup AsksWhats that? Turns pages of book Jumps with one-two feet
1 nap/day Takes turns Activates mechanical toy Runs
Turns doorknob Names body parts Uses tools in play
Unzips Uses pronouns (I, me, you)
2 years
Requests items by name
Understands (big/little)
Answers where questions
Speech is intelligible to
familiar caregivers
Enjoys listening to stories
Plays beside other children

Normal diet 3-5 word sentences
Uses fork Asks Why questions
Washes hands Carries on conversations
3 years Potty trained for daytime Tells age/ show with fingers
Undresses self Speech is clearer
Tells short stories
Follows directions
Completes simple 3-5 piece
puzzle
Sorts/matches colors &
shapes
Sequences ring stacker
Copies circle
Snips with safety scissors
Strings beads
Stands on one foot briefly
Catches a large ball
Throws a ball
Jumps with 2 feet
Rides a tricycle
Imitates simple body
movements
Rough and tumble play

Normal diet Recalls events and language Cuts line Hops on either foot
Turns faucet on/off exploding Laces through holes Performs a somersault
Unbuttons/buttons Names colors Draws a cross Runs with controlled
4 years
Puts shoes on correct feet Knows full name Imitates block designs movements
Knows nursery rhymes Adult-like pencil grasp Gallops
Asks and answers questions

Normal diet Knows songs and simple Uses preferred hand Throws ball to hit a target
Brushes own teeth games Draws square Bounces and catches a ball
Dresses self independently Follows directions Colors in lines Rides a bicycle with training
Begins to tie shoes Cooperative play Cuts out shapes wheels
Games with rules Completes 12-15 piece Skips
5 years
puzzle
Traces letters
Begins to write name

If you suspect delays in feeding, speech, and social skills, please contact us for a speech therapy evaluation.
If you suspect delays in self-care, play, and fine motor skills, please contact us for an occupational therapy evaluation.
If you suspect delays in gross and fine motor skills, please contact us for a physical therapy evulation.