From first smiles and reaching to language and independence, every stage brings important changes. Developmental milestones provide useful reference points but children do not all reach them on the same day.
Key developmental areas
Movement
Head control, rolling, sitting, standing and walking.
Communication
Eye contact, babbling, gestures and the development of words.
Social & play
Social smiles, imitation, shared attention and imaginative play.
Talk with a paediatrician about concerns or loss of previously gained skills.
See the age-by-age milestone guide →