Developmental milestones are important for comparison and to make sure that a child is growing at what is considered the normal pace. For this we will take a look at some important milestones from birth to 3 years. These developmental milestones are considered a rough account of how a child should develop. Some children will demonstrate all of these while others will master some skills and may lag behind in others. Generally physicians would not consider it a sign of developmental delay unless the child is markedly slow in some areas of development. General milestones from birth to 3 years are mentioned below and it must be noted that these milestones are important for professionals in related fields since they can assess a child's progress against these milestones and at the same time study the reasons behind developmental delays.
Birth to one year:
Motor Skills
During this critical period of growth, the child develops some important motor skills. From lifting his head...
By the age of one, the child should be able to sit without support, crawl properly, and show interest in standing and some may even take few steps with support. Among some gross motor skills, the child will also show understanding of dressing by offering one arm or foot.
Sensory and Thinking Skills
By the age of 12 months, the child would know what music is and move his body along with music. He can open his mouth when food is offered; he can look for things as they fall out of sight and also can copy the sounds and actions parents make.
Language and Social Skills
The child can make sounds that resemble words, May even say his first word, Show distress when others look sad or under stress, raise his arms to be picked up, Follow simple instructions like "get your toy from the floor"
BY THE AGE OF 2 YEARS
Motor Skills
By this age, the child…
