Baby’s First Milestones: What to Expect in the First Year 📅

Your baby’s first year will be filled with exciting milestones! Here’s a month-by-month guide of what to expect, along with tips for supporting their development.

Month 1-3: First Smiles and Eye Contact

• What to Expect: Your baby will start recognizing faces and may offer their first smile around 6-8 weeks.
• How to Support: Engage in face-to-face time with lots of smiles and gentle talking to encourage social interaction.

Month 4-6: Rolling Over and Sitting Up

• What to Expect: Many babies begin to roll over and sit with support by the 6th month.
• How to Support: Give your baby tummy time each day to strengthen muscles needed for rolling and sitting.

Month 7-9: Crawling and Babbling

• What to Expect: Around this time, babies start crawling and experimenting with sounds.
• How to Support: Create a safe space for crawling and encourage communication by responding to their babbling.

Month 10-12: First Steps and First Words

• What to Expect: Babies often take their first steps and say their first recognizable words as they approach their first birthday.
• How to Support: Offer sturdy furniture or baby walkers to practice standing, and talk to them frequently to support language development.

Remember, Every Baby is Unique:
Celebrate milestones at your baby’s pace, as development varies from child to child. The most important thing is providing a nurturing, loving environment.