Developmental Milestones (Updated 2022) Flashcards
Looks for things he sees you hide, like a toy under a blanket
12 months
Names some numbers between 1 and 5 when you point to them
5 years
Points to things in a book when you ask, for example, “Where is the bear?”
24 months
Stacks at least 2 small objects, like blocks
15 months
Holds a toy when you put it in his hand
4 months
Looks at a toy for several seconds
2 months
Tells what comes next in a well-known story
4 years
If hungry, opens mouth when she sees breast or bottle
4 months
Blows “raspberries” (sticks tongue out and blows)
6 months
Hops on 1 foot
5 years
Writes some letters in her name
5 years
Talks with you in conversation using at least 2 back-and-forth exchanges
3 years
Looks at his hands with interest
4 months
Drinks from a cup without a lid and may spill sometimes
18 months
Uses hands to twist things, like turning doorknobs or unscrewing lids
30 months
Says words like I, me, or we
30 months
Plays next to other children and sometimes plays with them
30 months
Buttons some buttons
5 years
Copies other children while playing, like taking toys out of a container when another child does
15 months
Smiles or laughs when you play peek-a-boo
9 months
Moves away from you, but looks to make sure you are close by
18 months
Likes to look at himself in the mirror
6 months
Rolls from tummy to back
6 months
Unbuttons some buttons
4 years
Opens hands briefly
2 months
Helps you dress him by pushing arm through sleeve or lifting up foot
18 months
Uses things to pretend, like feeding a block to a doll as if it were food
30 months
Points to ask for something or to get help
15 months
Shows simple problem-solving skills, like standing on a small stool to reach something
30 months
Brings hands to mouth
4 months
Turns book pages, 1 at a time, when you read to her
30 months
Chuckles (not yet a full laugh) when you try to make her laugh
4 months
Leans on hands to support himself when sitting
6 months
Hugs stuffed doll or other toy
15 months
Answers simple questions, like “What is a coat for,” or “What is a crayon for?”
4 years
Follows directions given with both a gesture and words. For example, he gives you a toy when you hold out your hand and say, “Give me the toy.”
15 months
Puts something in a container, like a block in a cup
12 months
Follows 2-step instructions, for example, “Put the toy down and close the door.”
30 months
Comforts others who are hurt or sad, like hugging a crying friend
4 years
Uses fingers to feed herself some food
15 months
Scribbles
18 months
Closes lips to show she does not want more food
6 months
Knows familiar people
6 months
Lifts arms up to be picked up
9 months
Follows rules or takes turns when playing games with other children
5 years
Says ∼50 words
30 months
Plays with >1 toy at the same time, like putting toy food on a toy plate
24 months
Shows you affection (hugs, cuddles, or kisses you)
15 months
Smiles on his own to get your attention
4 months
Catches a large ball most of the time
4 years
Reaches to grab a toy he wants
6 months
Says sentences with ≥4 words
4 years
Avoids danger, like not jumping from tall heights at the playground
4 years
Pushes up with straight arms when on tummy
6 months
Uses words about time, like yesterday, tomorrow, morning, or night
5 years
Serves himself food or pours water, with adult supervision
4 years
Tells a story she heard or made up with at least 2 events, like a cat stuck in a tree and a firefighter saving it
5 years
Walks (not climbs) up a few stairs with or without help
24 months
Answers simple questions about a book or story after you read or tell it to him
5 years
Tries to use a spoon
18 months
Sings, dances, or acts for you
5 years
Says some words from a song, story, or nursery rhyme
4 years
Picks things up between thumb and pointer finger, like small bits of food
12 months
