One month
Achieved skills (most babies can do)- Responds to sound
- Stares at faces
- Turns head towards light
- Can see black-and-white patterns
Emerging skills (half of babies can do)
- Follows objects with their eyes
- Makes “ooh” and “ah” sounds
Advanced skills (a few babies can do)
- Smiles
- Lifts head when on their tummy
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Two months
Achieved skills (most babies can do)- Makes gurgling and cooing sounds
- Follows faces and objects when held near their face
- Holds head up for short periods
Emerging skills (half of babies can do)
- Recognises your voice
- Smiles responsively
- Movements become smoother
Advanced skills (a few babies can do)
- Holds head steady
- Bears weight on legs
- Lifts head and shoulders (mini-push-up)
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Three months
Achieved skills (most babies can do)- Holds head steady
- Recognises your face
Emerging skills (half of babies can do)
- Does mini-push-ups
- Laughs and smiles
Advanced skills (a few babies can do)
- Turns towards loud sounds
- Brings hands together and bats at toys
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Four months
Achieved skills (most babies can do)- Can bear weight on legs
- Coos when you talk to them
- Does mini-push-ups
Emerging skills (half of babies can do)
- Reaches out and grasps objects or toys
- Lifts their head up while lying on their back
Advanced skills (a few babies can do)
- Imitates speech sounds, such as “baba” and “dada”
- Cuts first tooth
- Rolls over from tummy to back
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Five months
Achieved skills (most babies can do)- Can distinguish between bold colours
- Rolls over from tummy to back
- Amuses themselves by playing with their hands and feet
Emerging skills (half of babies can do)
- Turns towards new sounds
- Can lift their head and chest up high when on their tummy, straightening their arms to support themselves for longer periods
Advanced skills (a few babies can do)
- Sits momentarily without support
- Mouths objects
- Rolls over from back to tummy
- Shows signs of stranger anxiety
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Six months
Achieved skills (most babies can do)- Turns towards sounds and voices
- Imitates sounds, blows bubbles
- Is ready for solids
Emerging skills (half of babies can do)
- Reaches for objects and mouths them
- Rolls in both directions
- Recognises own name
Advanced skills (a few babies can do)
- Lunges forward or starts crawling
- Jabbers or combines syllables
- Drags objects towards themselves
- Sits without support
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Discover what your baby may be able to do from seven to 12 months.
