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Developmental milestones

Key points


2 months

Gaze following with both eyes

Eye contact

Smiles


4 months

Can raise and turn head laying prone

Supports own head while upright

Can reach for objects

Can laugh


6 months

Can roll over


9 months

Can sit without support

Can crawl

Recognises family


1 year

Can stand and walk with support

Points


1.5 years

Can scribble and stack objects

Can speak some simple words


2 years

Can run

Can draw line


3 years

Can walk up stairs

Pedals a tricycle

Can draw circle

Counts to 10


4 years

Can draw square

Knows own full name


References


https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/advice/staying-safe/childhood-development/milestones

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