Developmental Milestones

Peds Clinic

Gross Motor Milestones

Physical development milestones relating to large muscle movements.

0-6 Months

Head control, rolling, and beginning to push up on arms.

18-24 Months

Running, kicking a ball, and beginning to jump.

Fine Motor Milestones

Developmental milestones related to small muscle control and hand-eye coordination.

Pincer Grasp

A grasping technique used by infants involving the thumb and index finger.

Cognitive Milestones

Developmental milestones related to thinking, learning, and problem-solving.

6-12 Months

Imitating sounds, exploring objects, and beginning object permanence.

Social-Emotional Milestones

Developmental milestones related to interactions and emotional responses.

Stranger Anxiety

A developmental phase where infants show distress to unfamiliar people.

Speech and Language Milestones

Developmental milestones related to communication skills.

0-6 Months (Speech)

Cooing, smiling in response, and turning toward sounds.

Dynamic Tripod Grasp

Mature grasp pattern for holding writing tools between the thumb, index, and middle fingers.

12-18 Months (Fine Motor)

Scribbling, stacking blocks, and using a spoon with assistance.

Three-Jaw Chuck Grasp

Grasp using the thumb, index, and middle fingers to hold larger objects.

Imaginative Play

Creative play where children use their imagination to act out scenarios.

2-3 Years (Cognitive)

Engaging in imaginative play, beginning to solve puzzles, and following two-step commands.

Neat Pincer Grasp

Refined use of the thumb and index finger to pick up tiny objects precisely.

Parallel Play

A type of play where children play next to each other without interacting.

3-5 Years (Social-Emotional)

Cooperative play, developing friendships, and beginning to understand others' perspectives.

Babbling

Early speech development where infants produce repetitive consonant-vowel combinations.

Quadrupod Grasp

Grasp involving four fingers for added stability in holding writing tools.