MILESTONES
Child Development Milestones
Here are the Key Milestones in Communication, Social, Cognitive, and Physical Development from 6 to 24 Months.
6 Months Old
Communication & Social Development
- Making eye contact
- Responds to name
- Familiar with people who spend most time with child
- Various kinds of vocalizations
Cognitive & Physical Development
- Looking and attending to people and objects
- Rolling over
- Sitting up with little to no support
- Standing
- Passing objects from one hand to the other
12 Months Old
Communication & Social Development
- Making eye contact
- Responds to name
- Familiar with people who spend most time with child
- Various kinds of vocalizations
Cognitive & Physical Development
- Following simple, one-step directions. (Ex. “Come here.”)
- Standing without any assistance
- Taking first steps
- Joint attention and interacting with objects with you
18 Months Old
Communication & Social Development
- Pointing to objects of interest
- Using and knows several words
- Exhibiting social skills such as hugging and other displays of affection
Cognitive & Physical Development
- Walks independently
- Uses pencil, crayon, or other writing utensils to scribble
- Engages in pretend play
24 Months Old
Communication & Social Development
- Begins to echo words or mimic actions of others
- Can say 2-4 word sentences
- Can name body parts
- Plays with other children
Cognitive & Physical Development
- Follow 2-step directions
- Display motor skills such as kicking a ball
- Can draw a straight line
- Fill in the blanks in simple sing-along songs
