Baby month by month

Milestones, average growth, feeding, sleep and a simple checklist for every month from birth to 2 years.

First year: months 1 to 12

From newborn reflexes to first steps: fast growth, first foods and big changes in sleep.

Month 1Newborn reflexes Month 2First smiles Month 3Cooing Month 4Laughing Month 5Rolling Month 6Starting solids Month 7Sitting alone Month 8Crawling Month 9Stranger awareness Month 10Cruising Month 11First steps Month 12First birthday

Second year: months 13 to 24

Walking, talking and growing independence, with toddler meals and one nap a day.

Month 13Pointing Month 14Climbing Month 15Walking alone Month 16Running Month 17Pretend play Month 18Independence Month 19New words Month 20Two-word phrases Month 21Body parts Month 22Building towers Month 23Potty readiness Month 24Second birthday

Milestones on these pages follow the CDC’s 2022 developmental milestone checklists. Every child develops at their own pace. If you are worried about your child’s development, talk to your doctor or health visitor.