Milestones (CDC)

Question 1

2 month old social/emotional milestones

Answer 1

• calms down when spoken to or picked up
• looks at your face
• seems happy to see you when you walk up to her
• smiles at you when you talk or smile to her

Question 2

2 month old language/communication milestones

Answer 2

• makes sounds rather than crying
• reacts to loud noises

Question 3

2 month old cognitive milestones

Answer 3

• watches you as you move
• looks at a toy for several seconds

Question 4

2 month old movement/physical development milestones

Answer 4

• holds head up when on tummy
• moves both arms and both legs
• opens hands briefly

Question 5

2 month old anticipatory guidelines

Answer 5

• talk, read and sing to your baby to help her understand and develop language
• respond positively to your baby; act excited, smile, and talk to him when he makes sounds
• lay your baby on his tummy when he is awake and put toys at eye level in front of him; this will help him practice lifting his head up
• feed only breast milk or formula to your baby
• have routines for sleeping and feeding

Question 6

4 month old social/emotional milestones

Answer 6

• smiles on his own to get your attention
• chuckles when you try to make him laugh
• looks at you, moves, or makes sounds to get or keep your attention

Question 7

4 month old language/communication milestones

Answer 7

• Makes sounds like “oooo”, “aahh” (cooing)
• Makes sounds back when you talk to him
• Turns head towards the sound of your voice

Question 8

4 month old cognitive milestones

Answer 8

• If hungry, opens mouth when she sees breast or bottle
• Looks at his hands with interest

Question 9

4 month old movement/physical development milestones

Answer 9

• Holds head steady without support when you are holding her
• Holds a toy when you put it in his hand
• Uses her arm to swing at toys
• Brings hands to mouth
• Pushes up onto elbows/forearms when on tummy

Question 10

4 month old anticipatory guidelines

Answer 10

• Provide safe opportunities for your baby to reach for toys, kick at toys and explore what is around her. For example, put her on a blanket with safe toys.
• Allow your baby to put safe things in his mouth to explore them. This is how babies learn. For example, let him see, hear, and touch things that are not sharp, hot, or small enough to choke on.
• Limit screen time (TV, phones, tablets, etc.) to video calling with loved ones. Screen time is not recommended for children younger than 2 years of age. Babies learn by talking, playing, and interacting with others.
• Let your baby have time to move and interact with people and objects throughout the day. Try not to keep your baby in swings, strollers, or bouncy seats for too long.

Question 11

6 month social/emotional milestones

Answer 11

• Knows familiar people
• Likes to look at himself in a mirror
• Laughs

Question 12

6 month language/communication milestones

Answer 12

• Takes turns making sounds with you
• Blows “raspberries” (sticks tongue out and blows)
• Makes squealing noises

Question 13

6 month cognitive milestones

Answer 13

• Puts things in her mouth to explore them
• Reaches to grab a toy he wants
• Closes lips to show she doesn’t want more food

Question 14

6 month movement/physical development milestones

Answer 14

• Rolls from tummy to back
• Pushes up with straight arms when on tummy
• Leans on hands to support himself when sitting

Question 15

6 month anticipatory guidelines

Answer 15

• Use “back and forth” play with your baby. When your baby smiles, you smile; when he makes sounds, you copy them. This helps him learn to be social.
• Point out new things to your baby and name them.
• Sing to your baby and play music. This will help his brain develop.
• Put your baby on her tummy or back and put toys just out of reach. Encourage her to roll over to reach
  the toys.