Developmental Milestones from Birth to Age 3
The milestones listed below are typically for young children. Please remember that every child is unique—growing and developing at different times. Most of the time differences between children of the same age are nothing to worry about. But for 1 child out of 10, the difference can be related to a developmental delay.
For more information or to make a referral to the Early Intervention Program, call the CFC #14 office, which serves Peoria County, at 309-672-6360.
At age 1 month, most children can… •
At age 12 months, most children can… •
Raise their heads slightly when lying on their stomachs
Pull themselves up to stand and may step with support Pick things up with a thumb and one finger
Briefly watch objects
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Make “noise in throat” sounds
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Nod their heads to signal “yes”
Pull away from a cloth or blanket on their faces
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Give affection
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Say two or three words
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At age 3 months, most children can… •
Lift their heads and chest when lying on their stomachs
At age 2 years old, most children can… • Hand over toys upon request • Kick a large ball •
Show vigorous body movement
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Follow a moving person with their eyes
Turn pages in a book (two or three at a time)
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Recognize a bottle or breast
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Smile when someone speaks to them
Ask for items by name
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Recognize a familiar picture and know if it is upside down Use two or three words together, such as “more juice”
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At age 6 months, most children can… • Sit with minimal support • Roll from backs to their stomachs • Turn to locate and identify sounds •
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At age 3 years old, most children can… •
Transfer objects from hand to hand and from hand to mouth Respond to friendly speech with a smile or coo
Walk up stairs while holding the railing
Stand momentarily on one foot
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Open doors
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Unbutton large buttons Verbalize toilet needs
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Stack objects of different sizes
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Source: Illinois Department of Human Services, Bureau of Early Intervention www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30321
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