Developmental Milestones Terms in this set (8) Birth Sleeps much of the time Sucks Clears airway Responds with crying to discomforts and intrusions 1-2 months Holds head erect and lifts head Turns from side to back Regards faces and follows

Developmental Milestones Terms in this set (8) Birth Sleeps much of the time Sucks Clears airway Responds with crying to discomforts and intrusions 1-2 months Holds head erect and lifts head Turns from side to back Regards faces and follows objects through visual field Drops toys Becomes alert in response to voice Recognizes parents Engages in vocalizations Smiles spontaneously 3-5 months Grasps cube--first ulnar then thumb opposition Reaches for and brings objects to mouth Makes "raspberry" sound Sits with support Laughs Anticipates food on sight Turns from back to side 6-8 months Sits alone for a short period Reaches with 1 hand First scoops up a pellet then grasps it using thumb opposition Imitates "bye-bye" Passes object from hand to hand in midline Babbles Rolls from back to stomach Inhibited by the word "no" 9-11 months Stands alone Imitates pat-a-cake & peek-a-boo Uses thumbs and index finger to pick things up Walks by supporting self on furniture Follows one step verbal commands like "come here" and "give that to me" 1 year Walks independently Says "mama" and "dada" with meaning Can use a neat pincer grasp to pick things up Releases cube into cup after demonstration Gives toys on request Tries to build towers Points to desired objects Says 1 or 2 other words 18 months Can build tower of 3-4 cubes Throws ball Seats self in chair Dumps pellet from bottle Walks up and down stairs with help Says 4-20 words Understands a 2-step command Carries and hugs doll Feeds self 24 months Speaks short phrases, 2 words or more Kicks ball on request Builds tower of 6-7 cubes Points to named objects or pictures Jumps off floor with both feet Stands on either foot alone Uses pronouns Verbalizes toilet needs Pulls on simple garment Turns pages of book singly Plays with domestic mimicry