Your Baby’s Amazing Journey: Developmental Milestones

Physical Development:

• May be walking independently or taking a few steps while holding onto furniture (“cruising”).
• Can sit down from a standing position.
• Shows more coordination.

Senses:

• Continues to refine all senses.

Feeding:

• Eating a wider variety of foods.
• May be using a spoon with some help.

Social and Emotional Development:

• May say one or two words besides “mama” and “dada.”
• Understands simple commands.
• Waves goodbye.
• May show separation anxiety.
• Enjoys imitating others.

Cognitive Development:

• Explores objects in many different ways (shaking, banging, throwing).
• Can put objects in and take them out of containers.

Things you can do to support development:

• Encourage walking by providing opportunities for cruising and supported steps.
• Continue to talk clearly and use simple words.
• Read books with simple pictures.
• Play games that involve following simple directions.
• Celebrate their achievements!