Babies are cute little cherubs that brighten up our days. They are innocent little bundles of joy that know nothing but love and be loved by the people around them. And during the first year of their lives, babies grow at a fantastic speed from when they were born. The first thing you will notice is their height, which would have doubled by five to six months and triple by their first birthday! Within the first year, you will see all major developmental milestones of your baby, such as rolling over, babbling, baby holding own bottle, sitting up, and standing on their own!
You must remember that no babies are alike, and they will reach these milestones at their own pace. So if you hear a friend’s baby rolling over by five months, and your baby still doesn’t know how to roll over, or maybe you’re wondering when do babies hold their own bottle? It’s no cause for concern. Patience is essential, and you will know when they are ready. Now, what are these milestones? Let’s check them out here!
First-Month Developmental Milestones
When your baby reaches their first month, you will notice them make jerky and quivering arm movements. They will also start bringing their hands on their face, so be careful with those nails! Most of the time, they will be keeping their hands in a tight fist. They will also move their heads from side to side while lying on their stomach. Did you know that babies can also start focusing on objects that are eight to 12 inches away? Most of all, they prefer human faces to other shapes! And you’ll be surprised by how good their hearing is.
At the End of Your Baby’s Third Month
A baby nearing their third month can already raise their head and chest when laying on their stomach. They can also support their upper body with their arms while lying on their stomach. They also know how to kick or stretch their legs when lying on their back or stomachs. Their legs are so strong; they can readily push down on their legs when feet are placed on a firm surface. It’s also around this time when babies start bringing their hands to their mouths. They will begin to watch your faces closely and recognize familiar objects and faces at a distance.
When a Baby Reaches Their First Birthday
Once your baby reaches their first birthday, they can sit without any assistance. They can also get into the hands and knees position. Their arms are also strong enough for them to pull themselves to stand up. They also know how to walk while holding on to some type of support. Babies also learn how to use pincer grasp (thumb and forefinger). In addition, they know how to say dada and mama and use exclamations. And best of all, they will start imitating your words!
