Developmental Milestones Growth & Development Pediatrics

Neonate: Flexed posture

0 months

Prone: Arms and legs flexed, pelvis high

0 months

Supine: Semi-flexed arms and legs

0 months

Pull to sit: Complete head lag

0 months

Held upright: Legs extended

0 months

Head hold achieved

3 months

Rolls over

5 months

Sits without support

7 months

Pulls to stand

9 months

Walks independently

12 months

Hands fisted (grasp reflex)

0 months

Hands unfisted, follows objects

3 months

Midline hand play

5 months

Transfers objects hand-to-hand

7 months

Develops thumb–finger (pincer) grasp

9 months

Voluntary release, throws objects

12 months

Crying and whimpering (expressive)

0 months

Cooing

3 months

Babbling

6 months

Says “mama/papa” nonspecific

9 months

First words with meaning

12 months

Alerts to voice

3 months

Localizes sounds

6 months

Understands “no”

9 months

Follows 1-step command with gesture

12 months

Gazes at faces, tracks bright objects

0 months

Smiles, interacts, recognizes mother

around 2 months (infancy)