In the first year, babies begin building skills they'll use for the rest of their lives. When will your baby take a first step or say a first word? It varies.
Areas of development
| Area | What it includes |
|---|---|
| Gross motor | controlling the head, sitting, crawling, perhaps starting to walk |
| Fine motor | holding a spoon, picking up a piece of cereal between thumb and finger |
| Sensory | seeing, hearing, tasting, touching and smelling |
| Language | making sounds, learning some words, understanding what people say |
| Social | playing with family members and other children |
Every baby is different
Babies don't develop at the same rate, and "normal" covers a wide range. Your baby may be ahead in some areas and a little behind in others. If you're worried about a possible delay, talk to your baby's health care provider.
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Based on "Infant and Newborn Development," MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine; a work of the United States government in the public domain.
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