A child's first three years are very important and the way the child learns and develops during those years can make a difference in the child's future. Below are some developmental milestones for your child's first three years. Although each milestone has an age level, the actual age when a normally developing child reaches that milestone will vary. It is important to remember that every child is unique. If you have any concerns speak with your child's pediatrician about a referral to your community's early childhood intervention system.
7 to 12 months some children:
use simple gestures (waving "bye-bye")
sit without support
stand unaided
walk with or without aid
2 years to 3 years some children:
use 4-5 word sentences
run forward
play make believe with various objects
respond to simple directions
birth to 6 months some Children:
respond to own name
raise head slightly when lying on stomach
roll over
crawl
1 year to 2 years some children:
play simple pretend games (feeding a doll)
walk alone
say several single words
kick a ball
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