Ultimate Guide to a Child's New Skills by Age

A Child's New Skills by Age Social and Emotional Language and Communication Learning, Thinking, and Problem-Solving Movement and Physical Development Can turn head toward sounds Can briefly calm themselves down Begins to cry and act fussy out of boredom if not stimulated Begins to coo and gurgle Begins to follow objects with eyes Smiles spontaneously, particularly at/ рeople Copies sounds and babbles with expression Uses eyes and hands together to reach for objects Starts to smile at familiar faces Lets you know when happy or sad Tries to look at parents and loved Can recognize and pay attention to familiar faces at a distance Likes to play and may) get upset when, playing stops/ Cries differently to show hunger, pain, and tiredness Responds to love and affection ones MONTHS, Recognizes familiar faces and things at a distance CONCERNS TO BRING UP WITH A DOCTOR Mimics movements and facial Starts to babble Can hold head up and starts pushing up when lying on stomach, Doesn't smile at people expressions Doesn't respond to loud sounds Watches faces Doesn't watch objects as they Follows things with eyes from side to side move Makes smoother movements with limbs Can hold and shake a toy MONTHS Can't bring hands to mouth Can't hold head up when pushing up while lying on stomach CONCERNS TO BRING UP WITH A DOCTOR Can hold head steady unsupported Doesn't smile at people Brings hand to mouth Doesn't watch objects as they move Pushes up on elbows when lying on stomach Pushes down with legs when feet are on a surface Can't hold head up steadily Knows if someone is a familiar face or, a stranger Strings vowels together when babbling ("ah" "oh" eh") Shows curiosity about objects and may try to reach for them Doesn't make sounds Doesn't bring things to mouth Starts Doesn't push down with legs when feet are on a surface Likes to look in the/ saying consonant sounds Responds to name Brings things to mouth Has trouble moving eyes mirror Responds to the emotions/ of others/ 6. ---- Begins to pass objects from one hand to another CONCERNS TO BRING UP WITH A DOCTOR MONTHS Understands what "no" Mimics sounds and gestures Doesn't show affection to parents or caregivers Rocks back and forth means Plays peek-a-boop Makes sounds like "bababa" and "mamama" Doesn't respond to sounds Rolls over in both directions, Has favorite toys Uses | fingers to point Doesn't try to grab things within reach Looks for things your hide Starts sitting without support Мay be clingy with familiar faces and afraid of strangers Picks up small things with Can't roll over in either direction Doesn't laugh or squeal pincer grasp Puts objects Seems stiff or floppy in mouth MONTHS CONCERNS TO BRING UP WITH A DOCTOR Crawls Doesn't babble Repeats sounds to get attention Says "mama," "dada," and you a book to other small words Responds to simple requests Sits upright without support Hands ( Doesn't sit with help read a Stands while holding on to something Doesn't respond to own name story Plays games like \patty-cake/ Uses simple gestures like waving or shaking head "no" Doesn't recognize familiar people Shy or nervous around strangers Mimics gesturesſ Doesn't look where you point Doesn't transfer objects from one hand to another Has favorite people and when parents things Explores objects by )throwing, shaking, or banging Cries Can't bear weight on legs with support leave CONCERNS TO BRING UP WITH A DOCTOR YEAR Put things in and out of container Doesn't crawl Points to at least one body part Can't stand with support Bangs two things together Says several single words Doesn't search for things they see you hide Follows Follows simple instructions like "pick up thef book" May be afraid of strangers and cling to caregivers in unfamiliar situations one-step commands Doesn't say small words like "mama" or "dada" Shakes head "no" "Cruises" by holding furniture to walk May have temper tantrums, Doesn't point Points to objects to show someone what they want Know what Scribbles Doesn't learn gestures like wavin Sits without help May take a few steps unassisted or stand alone common Shows affection to favorite реople things are used for like a brush and a spoon 18 Plays simple pretend Pretends to feed stuffed animal or doll CONCERNS TO BRING UP WITH A DOCTOR Knows names of familiar people and body parts MONTAS Can't walk Points to pictures or things when they are named Follows simple instructions, Can help undress themselves Doesn't point to show things to others Repeats things they overhear Walks unassisted Doesn't mimic others Shows Can't say at least 6 words Says 2-to-4-word sentences Plays simple make-believe Drinks from a cup and eats with a spoon more independence Doesn't notice or care when a caregiver leaves or returns games Gets excited with other children Copies others Doesn't know what common things are for Sorts shapes and colors Finds things hidden under 2 or 3 covers Shows defiant behavior Says some plural words like "cats" YEARS Understands location words like "in" and "on" CONCERNS TO BRING UP WITH A DOCTOR Builds towers of 4 or more blocks Can name most common and familiar objects Plays make-believe with dolls, stuffed animals, and people Doesn't copy words or actions Can name a friend Stands on tiptoes Climbs onto and off of furniture unassisted Says pronouns like "me," "I," and "you" Can't walk steadily Runs and climbs well Shows affection to loved ones/ Doesn't use 2-word phrases Says first name and age Talks well enough for strangers to understand most of the time Doesn't know how to use common things like a fork Kicks and throws a ball Walks up and down stairs while holding on Plays with toys that have buttons and moving parts Doesn't follow simple instructions Dresses and undresses / turns when self Takes Builds towers of more than 6 blocks playing games/ Separates \from parents/ easily 3 Does puzzles with 3 or 4 pieces Turns book Starts to pages one at a time Lunderstand time Shows a wide range of emotions, YEARS Plays "Mom" and, "Dad" CONCERNS TO BRING UP WITH A DOCTOR Says first and last Plays board or card Runs and climbs well Doesn't speak in sentences Tells stories Can pedal a tricycle name Remembers parts of a story Has unclear speech Enjoys trying new things games Doesn't understand simple instructions Walks up and down stairs with one foot on each step Knows basic grammar rules Names colors and Can sing a Doesn't play pretend some Creatively engages in make-believe play song or say a numbers Draws a poem from memory Doesn't want to play with toys or other children Talks about likes and interests person with at least 2 body parts Doesn't make eye contact Would rather play with other children than, by themselves Understands the idea of counting Falls down often or has trouble with stairs Uses scissors YEARS Can pour and cut with CONCERNS TO BRING UP WITH A DOCTOR Catches a bounced ball most of the time Copies geometric shapes supervision Uses future tense Can't jump Stands on one foot for up to 2 seconds Can write some letters and numbers Shows no interest in games or make-believe Says full name and address Likely to agree with rules, Draws a person with at least 6 body parts Ноps Ignores or doesn't respond to people outside of the family Can count to 10 Speaks very clearly Speaks unclearly Likes to sing, dance, and perform, Has trouble scribbling CONCERNS TO BRING UP WITH A DOCTOR Resists normal daily actions like sleeping, dressing, or using the toilet Doesn't show a wide range of Wants to make friends, happy emotions Can't retell a story Show extreme fearful, aggressive, shy, or sad behavior Doesn't use "me" and "you" properly Wants to be like friends/ tell what's real YEARS Doesn't understand "same" and "different" Can Withdrawn and inactive Can't brush teeth, wash and dry hands, or get undressed unassisted and what's Doesn't follow 3-part commands pretend Can hop and somersault Can't tell the difference Uses the toilet on their own 'between reality and pretend Uses a fork and spoon and sometimes a knife Can't say first and last name Has trouble focusing on an activity for more than 5 minutes or is easily distracted Stands on one |foot for at least 10 seconds Swings and climbs ODoesn't draw pictures Doesn't respond to people These milestones are average ranges, as all children develop skills at different rates. Talk to your child's doctor and ask for a developmental screening if your child loses a skill or if you notice any possible delays. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be screened for general development at 9, 18, and 30 months and for autism at 18 and 24 months. Children should also be screened whenever a parent or caregiver has a concern. Source: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html AAA STATE OF PLAY®