Baby development milestones

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.

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While it’s important to know the signs of child development, always keep in mind that not all babies are exactly alike. Developmental milestones are only guidelines, but be sure to talk to your doctor if you find that your baby is falling significantly behind. Click to print out our free monthly chart printables.

Wondering what baby milestones your child will hit during the first year of life? Check out our infographic on the 37 biggies to learn what's likely to come.

The development of a baby or child is so crucial for their long term wellbeing. Childhood is a time of life where the brain and body are expanding and growing and learning so rapidly. And yet the fact is, many babies will experience or be at risk for developmental delays. Here at Bright Start, we offer early intervention and speech therapy to assist the needs of children with developmental delays and their families.

Baby Tips: The chart above is one of those “arbitrary” charts that I said not to compare your baby to. This is only here to give you some idea of how your baby’s first year might develop. Remember, every baby does these things at his own pace.

Use this baby development chart to learn what to expect during the first year.