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Infant Timeline
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1st Month
Lifts head and turns it from one side to the other when placed on stomach. -
Sadness
Very young babies express discomfort or unhappiness by crying. -
2nd Month
Watches objects moved about 6 inches away from face. -
Joy
Babies show joy by smiling, perhaps in response to an adult who is making funny faces at them. -
2nd month of Social Development
Maintains brief eye contact while being fed. Makes different crying sounds for different needs. Begins to smile and show excitement. Eyes can follow moving objects. Wants companionship. May like being tickled. Can tell a smile from a frown. -
3rd Month
Lifts head and chest when on stomach. -
Anger
Babies show anger through crying. Signs of anger may appear as early as three to six months of age. -
4th Month
Rolls from tummy to back. -
Interest
Babies watch their mothers very closely. Often, this is the first sign of interest in babies. -
5th Month
Rocks on stomach while kicking legs and making swimming motions with arms. -
Disgust
Babies begin to show their dislikes very clearly. -
5th month of Social Development
Turns to sounds of familiar voices. Laughs, squeals, babbles. Can tell the difference between family members. Reaches out to play. May cry when left alone. -
6th Month
Passes a block from one hand to the other. -
7th month
Knows parents and caregivers by their voices and by sight. -
8th month
Propels self by arms, knees, or squirming motion. -
9th month
Puts objects in containers. -
Fear
Babies show fear by startling, turning away, and screaming, especially in response to strangers. -
10th month
Uses index finger to start pointing. -
10th month of Social Development
Responds to "no" and own name. Says simple words, such as "no," "bye-bye," "dada," and "mama". -
11th month
Walks while holding onto furniture or crib rails for support. -
12 months/ 1 year old
Picks up small objects using thumb and forefinger.
