Age (Months) | Developmental Milestones | Suggested Activities to Improve Milestones |
1 | Smiling, grasping objects | – Gentle face-to-face interaction – Provide soft toys for grasping – Gently move baby’s hands towards objects |
2 | Lifts head, follows objects | – Tummy time – Move toys in front of their face – Use bright and contrasting colored toys |
3 | Rolls over, coos | – Encourage rolling with toys – Talk and sing to baby – Place baby on a blanket and gently roll them from side to side |
4 | Laughs, reaches for objects | – Play peekaboo – Hold toys within reach – Make funny faces and sounds to elicit laughter |
5 | Sits with support, babbles | – Support baby in sitting position – Encourage babbling with sounds – Use interactive books with different textures |
6 | Begins solids, responds to name | – Introduce baby-safe foods – Use baby’s name frequently – Offer a variety of tastes and textures in solid foods |
7 | Crawls, stands with support | – Encourage crawling with toys – Provide sturdy support for standing – Use obstacle courses with cushions |
8 | Waves, says “mama” and “dada” | – Practice waving – Encourage simple words repetition – Use picture books and point to familiar people or objects |
9 | Cruises furniture, points to objects | – Place toys on low furniture – Encourage pointing by showing objects – Use stacking toys or blocks on low tables |
10 | Says a few words, walks with support | – Hold hands to support walking – Encourage word repetition – Use push toys to aid walking practice |
11 | Drinks from a cup, follows simple commands | – Offer a cup for drinking – Give simple instructions to follow – Use fun, colorful cups and simple, clear commands like “come here” |
12 | Walks independently, says several words | – Encourage walking with safe spaces – Use simple, clear words – Play games that involve following directions |
Age (Months) | Developmental Milestones | Suggested Activities to Improve Milestones |
12 | Walks independently, says several words | – Provide safe spaces for walking – Encourage word usage through conversation – Play with interactive toys that ask questions |
18 | Runs, kicks a ball, says several words, begins to sort shapes and colors | – Play running games – Practice kicking a ball – Use shape sorters and color games – Create obstacle courses for running and climbing |
24 | Climbs well, uses sentences with 2 to 4 words, follows simple instructions, begins to play make-believe | – Provide safe climbing opportunities – Encourage sentence formation with questions – Give simple instructions to follow – Engage in pretend play with costumes and props |
30 | Pedals a tricycle, walks up and down stairs, understands the concept of “mine” and “yours”, can dress and undress self | – Provide a tricycle for pedaling – Practice stair climbing with supervision – Teach concepts of ownership with toys – Encourage dressing and undressing with simple clothes – Use role-playing games to understand “mine” and “yours” |
36 | Hops and stands on one foot, uses 4- to 5-word sentences, plays cooperatively with other children | – Practice hopping games – Encourage longer sentences through storytelling – Arrange playdates to promote cooperative play – Play games that involve taking turns and sharing |
We should teach children all these things mentioned above and tell them about everything this . Tell them about good touch and bad touch. Tell them that do not talk to strangers and raise them well .