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Child Development Timeline
Lower central incisors erupt, rolls over, sits briefly

The following guideline describes the various physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental changes and milestones to be expected during the first year of life.
It is of utmost importance to remember that the timeline is approximate, not absolute. Each child develops at his or her own pace, and some stages may occur earlier or later.

Differences between the timing in this guideline and your child may exist, but do not necessarily mean that there is a problem with your baby's development. Any concerns, however, should be discussed with your physician.

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6 to 8 Month Developmental Milestones
6 MONTHS OLD

Physical

  • Growth
    • 1 lb/month
    • 1.5 cm/month
    • Lower central incisors erupt
  • Movement and Activity
    • Drinks from a cup with help
    • Holds own bottle
    • Moves objects hand-to-hand directly
    • Rolls over
    • Sits briefly, leans forward, supports self with arms

Social/Emotional

  • Discriminates between parents and strangers ("stranger anxiety")
  • Copies facial expressions
  • Communication
    • Babbles

7 MONTHS OLD

Physical

  • Growth
    • Upper central incisors erupt
    • Lower lateral incisors erupt
  • Movement and Activity
    • Sits unsupported, pivots while sitting
    • Pivots and crawls while lying on stomach
    • Lifts head indefinitely while lying on back
    • May stand, bounce
    • Reaches out, grasps object with palm
    • Bangs, shakes objects
    • Puts feet in mouth

Social/Emotional

  • Prefers mother
  • Anxious when away from mother (Separation Anxiety)
  • Pats mirror image
  • Communication
    • Responds to changes in social contact/context

8 MONTHS OLD

Physical

  • Growth
    • Upper lateral incisors erupt
  • Movement and Activity
    • Crawls easily on stomach
    • Pulls self to stand using furniture
    • Feeds self with hands
    • Will take 2 objects and hold 1 in each hand
  • Sensory
    • Vision close to fully developed

Cognitive

  • Begins to understand objects' uses (drink from a cup, brush hair with a brush)
  • Realizes size differences between objects

Social/Emotional

  • Performs "tricks"
  • No longer automatically accepts feedings, will turn spoon away
  • Communication
    • Multisyllabic babbling
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