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Developmental Milestones: The First Year (0–12 Months)

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This printable developmental milestone guide walks families through what skills commonly emerge during a baby’s first year of life, from birth through 12 months. Designed to be clear, reassuring, and easy to use, it breaks milestones into four age ranges and across key areas of development so caregivers know what to look for and how skills connect to everyday routines.

Each section includes motor, cognitive, communication, and social-emotional milestones, presented as general guidelines rather than rigid expectations. The language is supportive and normalized around developmental variability, helping families feel informed without feeling alarmed.

This resource is ideal for parents who want a realistic, evidence-informed snapshot of early development, early childhood professionals who need a simple handout to share with families, and caregivers who want to better understand how play, movement, and interaction support growth in the first year.

This printable developmental milestone guide walks families through what skills commonly emerge during a baby’s first year of life, from birth through 12 months. Designed to be clear, reassuring, and easy to use, it breaks milestones into four age ranges and across key areas of development so caregivers know what to look for and how skills connect to everyday routines.

Each section includes motor, cognitive, communication, and social-emotional milestones, presented as general guidelines rather than rigid expectations. The language is supportive and normalized around developmental variability, helping families feel informed without feeling alarmed.

This resource is ideal for parents who want a realistic, evidence-informed snapshot of early development, early childhood professionals who need a simple handout to share with families, and caregivers who want to better understand how play, movement, and interaction support growth in the first year.

What’s included
A four-page printable PDF covering ages 0–3 months, 4–6 months, 7–9 months, and 10–12 months. Each age range includes clearly organized milestone checklists across developmental domains, plus reassuring guidance on when to seek support.

Why families love it
It is written in plain language, easy to reference, and emphasizes that development is not linear. It supports confidence rather than comparison and encourages meaningful interaction over milestone “checking.”

Important note
This guide is for educational purposes only and is not a diagnostic tool. If a caregiver has concerns about a child’s development, they are encouraged to speak with their pediatrician or early intervention provider.