Watching your baby grow is one of the greatest joys of being a parent. While we sometimes wish our little ones could stay babies forever, seeing them develop into curious little humans is truly amazing.
During the first six months your baby will go through incredible changes. Here is a simple guide to the most common developmental milestones month by month.
1 Month
- Your baby begins lifting their head during tummy time
- Responds to sounds
- Stares at faces
- Turns their head toward light
- Focuses on high-contrast black and white patterns
2 Months
- Your baby may start making sounds like cooing and gurgling
- Follows faces and moving objects with their eyes
- Can hold their head up briefly
- Begins recognizing your voice
3 Months
- Your baby can hold their head steady
- Recognizes familiar faces
- May begin doing mini push-ups during tummy time
- Starts smiling and laughing
4 Months
- Your baby may begin bearing weight on their legs
- Responds with coos when you speak
- Starts reaching for objects or toys
5 Months
- Your baby begins distinguishing bold colors
- Starts rolling from tummy to back
- Plays with hands and feet
- Turns toward sounds
6 Months
- Your baby reacts clearly to sounds and voices
- May begin eating solid foods
- Reaches for objects and brings them to the mouth
- Starts imitating sounds and recognizes their name