A Week-by-Week Guide to Your Baby's First-Year Milestones
Every baby develops at their own pace but knowing early milestones helps parents know what to expect during the first year. Do not worry too much, and don’t take the guide word by word, as every baby is different and hits milestones at different timelines. Although make sure that you keep your child’s paediatrician in the loop and notify them about your observations. Week 1: Recognizes voice. Week 2: Focus on objects 4-12 inches away. Week 3: Starts snuggling. Week 4: Makes sounds such as “coo” and “aah” Week 5: Smoother and more purposeful movements. Week 6: First genuine smile. Week 7: Starts understanding senses, and becomes partial to color. Week 8: Stronger neck muscles. Week 9: Fascination with sounds. Week 10: Recognises familiar faces in a group. Week 11: Stays awake for longer periods of time. Week 12: Fascination with their hands. Week 13: Laughs, chuckles and babbles. Week 14: Eye and hand skills. Week 15: Starts to roll over. Week 16: Tummy time to exercise neck, chest