0-3 Months
Developmental Milestones
This resource is for educational purposes only and does not replace individualized medical, developmental, or therapy evaluation. If you have concerns about a child’s development, please consult your pediatrician or a licensed therapist.
Milestones:
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Lifts head 45-90° in prone, maintains without bobbing; pushes up on forearms
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Turns head toward sounds
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Moves arms in wide arcs from shoulders; elbows flexed at rest, recoil into flexion when extended
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Hands to mouth, brings hands to midline
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Opens fists more often
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Kicks rhythmically with reciprocal leg movements
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Tracks toy side to side when laying on back; begins tracking with eyes up and down
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Attempts to lift head in midline
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Holds head at midline in when laying on back
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Latches to breast or bottle effectively
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Sucks and swallows with minimal liquid loss from sides of mouth
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Establishes feeding routine with adequate weight gain
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Coos, produces single vowel-like sounds
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Smiles responsively at caregiver
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Quiets when picked up
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Makes eye contact with caregiver
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Calms with rocking, soothing sounds, and touch
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Enjoys different types of movement
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Recognizes caregiver’s voice
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Folio, M. R., & Fewell, R. R. (2000). Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (2nd ed.). Austin, TX: PRO-ED.
Parham, L. D., Ecker, C., Kuhaneck, H., Henry, D. A., & Glennon, T. J. (2007). Sensory Processing Measure (SPM). Los Angeles, CA: Western Psychological Services.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (n.d.). Learn the Signs. Act Early—Developmental Milestones.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). (n.d.). Developmental Norms for Speech and Language. Retrieved from https://www.asha.org