Milestones for Early Childhood
Development is predictable
Children grow and develop at different rates. Typically, at certain
ages, some developmental "milestones" can be observed. Here
are some of those milestones listed by the age they typically appear.
If you know a child in Macomb County whose development may be
delayed, call Macomb County Project Find at 810-228-3463.
By 3 months of age, a child should:
- raise head slightly
- follow person with eyes
- smile
- vocalize
- move arms and legs
By 6 months of age, a child should:
- roll over
- have good head control
- reach and obtain objects
- laugh out loud
- turn head to sound
By 9 months of age, a child should:
- sit
- transfer object from hand to hand
- say mama, baba, and dada
- respond to name
- bear weight on feet
By 12 months of age, a child should:
- Pull self to stand
- Crawl
- Pick up small item with thumb and forefinger
- Say 1-3 words
- Follow simple directions
By 18 months of age, a child should:
- walk well
- stack objects
- imitate words
- scribble with crayon
- feed self finger food
By 24 months of age, a child should:
- point to familiar objects
- turn pages in book
- use single words
- drink from cup
- walk up stairs
By 2-1/2 years, a child should:
- use two word combinations
- follow two step commands
- use 50 different words
- do simple dressing
- kick a ball
By 3 years, a child should:
- use three word combinations
- speak clearly
- know 1-3 body parts
- stack four blocks
- feed self
If you know a child in Macomb County whose
development may be delayed, call Macomb County Project Find
at
810-228-3463.
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