Typical Child Development Stages

How do you know if a child is developing typically?

At 3 months, a child typically:

• Follows objects with eyes
• Responds to loud sounds
• Smiles
• Makes cooing sounds

At 6 months, a child typically:

• Knows familiar faces
• Plays with toes
• Babbles
• Sits with support

At 18 months, a child typically:

• Pulls off shoes and socks
• Stacks blocks
• Turns the pages of a book
• Walks without help
• Follows simple directions

At 2 years, a child typically:

• Says sentences
• Recognizes pictures
• Plays alone
• Runs
• Identifies parts of a face

At 3 years, a child typically:

• Rides a tricycle
• Opens doors
• Is toilet trained
• Hops on one foot
• Plays with other children