Months 1-3: Common milestones

• Lifts head during tummy time
• Responds to sounds
• Looks at faces
• Follows objects briefly with eyes
• Makes "ooh" and "aah" sounds
• Can see black and white patterns
• Smiles/laughs
• Can hold his head at 45-degree angle
• Loves seeing her own image in a mirror

• Can make gurgling and cooing sounds
• Follows objects in his line of sight
• Discovers own hands
• Holds head up for short periods
• Smiles, laughs
• Holds head at 45-degree angle
• Movements become smoother
• Can bear some weight on legs
• Lifts head and shoulders when lying on tummy (mini-pushup)
• Responds to his favorite voice — yours

• Recognizes your face and scent
• Holds head steady
• Follows moving objects with her eyes
• Squeals, gurgles, coos
• Blows bubbles
• Recognizes Mom's and Dad's voice
• Can do a small pushup (like a yoga "cobra" move)
• Rolls from tummy to back
• Turns her attention toward loud noises
• Bring hands together, bats at toys

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