Baby stages of development

Milestones through the first 12 months by month. There are some for 18 and 24 months too.

Discover the ultimate baby development milestone checklist! From first smiles to first steps, this checklist covers it all. Stay informed about key milestones and developmental stages to support your little one's journey. Perfect for new parents and caregivers, this resource provides peace of mind and essential insights. Click to learn more and give your baby the best start in life!

Seeking a baby milestone chart for the first year is a great helper that will allow you to track your baby's development phases. Track all the baby's development milestones in one place, from the gross motor, to fine motor, social and communication.

Pregnancy calendar

Curious about how your baby is developing in the womb? Here's a breakdown of fetal development week by week.

According to Adolph, Weise, and Marin (2003), “Motor development refers to changes in children's ability to control their body's movements, from infants' first spontaneous waving and kicking movements to the adaptive control of reaching, locomotion, and complex sport skills”. Click here for the full-resolution PDF of this chart. ReferencesAdolph, K. E., Weise, L., & Marin, L. (2003). Motor development. In L. Nadel, Encyclopedia of cognitive sciences (pp. 134-137). London: Macmillan-Reference

Wondering how much to feed you baby by age? Our feeding guide and charts will help you figure out a good breastfeeding schedule.

From problem-solving to creativity, play allows kids to develop important skills they will continue to use throughout their life. Play varies at each age and can be broken down into these 6 stages of play. #playtime #kidsplay #playmatters #toddlers #toddlerplay #childdevelopment #toddlerdevelopment #playskills #pretendplay #playislearning #toddlerplay #childdevelopment #toddlerdevelopment #playislearning #stagesofplay #6stagesofplay Copyright © 2021 Pathways Foundation