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Dr. Rozina's
Paediatric Clinic

Child milestones

Childhood Milestones Normal Brain Development milestones in Babies and Children (6 weeks to 5 years) Age - 6 weeks When prone (lying on the front) baby lifts head momentarily with head in midline. Fixes and follows face Grunting noises Cooing Startles to loud noises Spontaneous Social smile Age - 3 months In prone support head and upper chest on forearm Little or no head lag when pulled to sit Grasps objects when placed in hand Recognises familiar faces Laughs, Chuckles Turns towards sound May recognise familiar voice Enjoys bathing routine Smiles in response to speech Age - 8-9 months Sits unsupported Plays getting into sitting position Starts crawling Stands holding on Inferior pincer grasp Interest in picture books Recognises own name Babble Understands ‘no’, Bye-bye Stranger anxiety Enjoys ‘peek a boo’ Grabs spoon. Age:12-13 months Crawls or bottom shuffles May Walk alone (11-18moths) Stops mouthing Casting Points with index finger Understands familiar names Responds to simple instructions. Wave bye –bye Play alone with familiar person near by Drink from feeder up. Hold spoon but does not feed Age:18 months Jumps Throws ball under shoulder Picks up a toy without falling over Hand preference. Builds tower of 4 blocks Imitates pencil stroke Points to doll’s body parts Listens to stories with picture Speak 1-6 words Temper tantrums begin Indicates when wet or soiled. Helps to undress Copies household activities Holds spoon and gets food safely to mouth Age: 2 ½ yrs Kicks a small ball Jumps off a low step Turns pages of a book several at a time Copies horizontal line Tripod grasp Understands prepositions Understands simple verbs Joining 3-4 words Speech understandable Refers to self ‘I’ Dry by day Pretend play Helps put things away Knows full name Age: 4 yrs Walk up and down stairs like adult Sit with knee crossed Hop on one foot Tower of 10 blocks Copies 3 steps with 6 blocks Copies cross Holds pencil like adult Uses scissors to cut pictures Understands complex negatives Uses conjunctions( and, but) Sentences with 5+ words Concern and sympathy for playmates Choose best friend Imaginary friend hands and drying Eats with fork, spoon and chopstick NOTE - The ages used in this table are mean ages, there is a range of age for all developmental milestones Warnings in developmental milestones (Consult paediatrician or child neurologist) 1. Not walking or not talking by 18 months 2. Not joining words by 2 years 3. Hand preference before 1 year (normal 18 months-2 years)			parents resources vaccination schedule childhood milestones symptom advisor educational information
	Age - 6 months In prone support weight on extended arms Foot regard Sitting with support with a straight back Rolls over prone to supine Holds brick without dropping Holds bottle Babbles- Mama, dada Raising arms to be picked up Screams when annoyed Age -10-11 months Pulls to stand Walk around furniture Neat pincer grasp Imitates adult sounds E.g.: Blowing raspberries. Clapping hands Finger feed Age:15 -16 months Crawling upstairs Runs Builds tower of 2 blocks Scribbles spontaneously with pal mar grasp Points to own body parts Selects named objects One word Indicated need by pointing Pat a cake Exploring surroundings Hold spoon brings it to mouth but cannot prevent it turning over. Age: 2 years Walks upstairs with both feet on each step Walks tip toe Throw ball over the shoulder Builds tower of 8 blocks Copies vertical line. Follows 2 step command Understands function of objects from pictures Speak 50+words Joining 2 words Parallel play Eat with spoon skilfully Age: 3 yrs Walks up stairs one foot per step, down both feet per step Stand on one foot momentarily Rides a tricycle Imitates bridge Turns pages of a book , one at a time Copies circle Understands negatives Constantly asking questions Sharing toys with friends Washing hands but not drying Knows age and sex Eats with fork and spoon Age: 4 ½ – 5 yrs Runs upstairs Skips Stands on 1 foot for 8 seconds Copies square, then triangle Follows a command with 3 instructions Complex explanations and sequences Concept of rules in play Dressing and undressing alone Uses knife skilfully to eat

Dr. Rozina's
Paediatric Clinic

Contact Details
Super Metro Specialised Medical Centre,
5th Ring road,Salmiya,
KUWAIT
Call Center: 220 220 20
Mob: 99955062
Email: rozigohar98@gmail.com

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