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What are developmental milestones?

Developmental milestones are skills and behaviors that are seen in newborns, infants and children as they develop. From birth, there are milestones related to emotional, physical, sound, sight and speech development. Some examples of developmental milestones include rolling, sitting, crawling, walking and talking.

FAQ Frequently asked questions

At what age is it common for a baby to roll over?

A baby can normally roll over at the age of 3 to 6 months.

At what age is it common for a baby to be able to sit on their own?

A baby can often sit on their own without toppling over at the age of 6 to 9 months.

At what age is it common for a baby to crawl?

A baby will generally begin to crawl at the age of 6 to 9 months.

At what age is it common for a baby to walk?

At around 9 to 12 months, a baby will be able to pull themselves up to a standing position using nearby furniture. Some babies may even begin to walk, but many won't until after 12 months.

At what age is it common for a baby to talk?

It is possible for a baby to say mum-mum and dad-dad at around 9 to 12 months and more specific words will come after this. To assist in your baby's development through this time, it can be helpful to sing songs and talk to them a lot.

What are fine motor skills?

Fine motor skills involve small muscles that control the fingers, thumb and hands. These are important in activities such as writing and drawing.

What are gross motor skills?

Gross motor skills involve the large movements that babies make with their arms, legs, feet or whole body. Crawling, walking and running are examples of gross motor skills.

What can I do if my child has not met a developmental milestone?

It is normal for your child to reach some developmental milestones earlier and take longer to reach others. If you are concerned, you can talk to your child's doctor about therapy options.

What kind of therapy options are available to help with developmental milestones?

Depending on the developmental milestones that needs to be improved upon, there are therapy options that include learning, speech, emotional and social development, and physical development including hearing …

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About this article

Author: Dr Idan Ben-Barak PhD, MSc, BSc (Med)
First answered: 13 Oct 2014
Last reviewed: 14 May 2019
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
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Category: Childhood immunizations

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