Is your child reaching milestones?
No two children develop and grow at exactly the same pace. This guide lists a few things you can look for as you watch your child's growth and development. If you have questions or concerns about how your child is growing or developing, you may want to talk to your child's doctor or call us at the toll-free numbers listed below.
Early On Michigan:
For free help and information for children from birth to age 3 with possible developmental delays or disabilities, call 1-800-Early-On (1-800-327-5966).
BuildUp MI:
Build Up helps parents and their children ages 3 to 5 who are having difficulty learning and who may be in need of special education supports and/or services. Call 1-888-320-8384.
2
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Months
Hold head erect, bobbing when supported in sitting position
Imitate or respond with occasional smile to smiling person
Follows moving person with eyes
Vocalize
Move both legs and arms equally well
4
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Months
Have good head control
Roll from side to side
Begin reaching
Laugh aloud
Take object, such as a rattle, when held near hand
Follow moving object when held in sitting position
Enjoy play
Use conforting when distressed
6
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Months
Sit with a little help
Roll from back to stomach
Support weight; bounce activity
Babble - more than 2 scounds
Hold 1 toy and reach for another
9
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Months
Sit alone - change position without falling
Creep or crawl on all fours
Express affection
Hold 2 objects at the same time
Say mama/dada
Show fear of strangers
12
Months
Months
Pull self to standing - may step with support
Pick things up with thumb and 1 finger
Put toy in another
Give toy on request
Give affection
Follow simple directions accompanied by guestures
Say 2 or 3 words
2
Years
Years
Kick a large ball
Turn pages of a book
Imitate housework
Ask for items by name
Recognize familiar pictures - know if it is upside down
Use 2 or 3 words together, such as "more juice"
3
Years
Years
Walk up stairs
Stand momentarily on 1 foot
Jump up with both feet
Feed self
Put on a coat with help
Verbalize toilet needs
4
Years
Years
Enjoy doing new things
Would rather play with other children than by themselves
Sings a song or says a poem from memory such as "Itsy Bitsy Spider" or "Wheels on the Bus"
Can say first and last name
Able to name some colors and numbers
Catches a bounced ball most of the time
Often can't tell what's real and what's make-believe
5
Years
Years
Hops; may be able to skip
Can print some letters or numbers
Likes to sing, dance and act
Is aware of gender
Can tell what's real and what's make-believe
Can play simple games such as Candy Land and Go Fish
Wants to be like friends
Is sometimes demanding and sometimes very cooperative
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