Developmental Milestones

Do you know the milestones that babies and toddlers typically reach by certain ages? These milestones can help you monitor your child’s development for possible signs of a delay. If your child has a disability or delay that is keeping them from reaching those milestones, Montana Milestones is here to help!

1-2 Months

Turns head in direction that cheek is touched
Startles easily in response to a loud noise
Pays attention to a face in the direct line of sight

3-4 Months

Makes sounds other than crying
Rolls from stomach to back
Turns head toward bright light and color

4-6 Months

Reaches for and grasps objects
Moves toys from hand to hand
Smiles in response to others

6-9 Months

Creeps or crawls forward on tummy
Babbles and laughs out loud
Sits independently

9-12 Months

Crawls on hands and knees
Walks with both hands held
Imitates simple sounds, waves “bye-bye”

12-15 Months

Says words besides “mama” and “dada”
Walks without help
Drinks from cup or glass

15-18 Months

Looks at picture books, turns pages
Feeds self with spoon
Tries to talk and repeat words

18-24 Months

Uses 2-3 word sentences
Shows affection, offers hugs and kisses
Says “no” often

24-30 Months

Can tell own age
Recognizes when another is happy or sad
Washes and dries hands and face

30-36 Months

Can count to five
Can describe what he or she is doing
Repeats rhymes, songs or dances for others

*Listed above are some typical developmental milestones, but they are not meant to represent all milestones. You can find a comprehensive list of social/emotional, language/communication, cognitive, and physical milestones on the CDC website.