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Developmental Checklist

 

1-2 Months

  • Turns head in direction that cheek is touched
  • Startles easily in response to loud noise
  • Turns head from side to side when lying on tummy
  • Shows gains in height and weight
  • Able to suck and/or swallow easily

 

3-4 Months

  • Rolls from stomach to back
  • Makes sounds other than crying
  • Holds a rattle and smiles
  • Shows gains in height and weight
  • Turns head toward bright light and color

 

4-6 Months

  • Rolls from stomach to back and back to stomach
  • Reaches for and grasps objects
  • Moves toys from hand to hand
  • Balances self while sitting for a few seconds
  • Smiles in response to others

 

6-9 Months

  • Creeps or crawls forward on tummy by moving arms and legs
  • Plays pat-a-cake and peek-a-boo
  • Sits independently
  • Shows gains in height and weight
  • Turns head to locate sounds
  • Babbles and laughs out loud

 

9-12 Months

  • Pulls to standing
  • Picks up small objects
  • Walks with both hands held
  • Waves "bye-bye"
  • Imitates simple sounds
  • Plays with parents/siblings
  • Able to sit on own
  • Crawls or creeps on hands and knees

 

12-15 Months

  • Says words besides "ma-ma" and "da-da"
  • Walks without help
  • Drinks from glass or cup with help
  • Picks up small objects
  • Takes turns rolling ball

 

15-18 Months

  • Looks at picture books/turns pages
  • Feeds self with spoon
  • Likes to push, pull and dump things
  • Tries to talk and repeat words
  • Shows emotions
  • Shows needs by grunting and pointing
  • Uses spoon but spills

 

18-24 Months

  • Uses two- and three-word sentences
  • Carries objects

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