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Developmental Milestones

Developmental Milestones

From Vincent Iannelli, M.D., About.com

Updated October 13, 2008

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Parents often look forward to when their infant, toddler, or other young child to reaches their developmental milestones, such as smiling, rolling over, sitting up, taking his first steps, counting to ten, and tying his shoes, etc.

Review photos of common developmental milestones and the ages at which children normally reach them, both so that you can recognize when your child's development is delayed and you know when he is right on track.

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  1. Developmental MilestonesGroups of parents often compare their children's milestones...
  2. A Smiling BabyA Smiling Baby
  3. A Baby LaughingA Baby Laughing
  4. A Baby Rolling OverA Baby Rolling Over
  5. A Baby Sitting UpA Baby Sitting Up
  6. Standing with SupportA Baby Standing with Support of a Crib
  7. Baby's First StepsA Baby's First Steps
  8. Waving Bye-ByeA Baby Waving Bye-Bye
  9. Pincer GraspA Baby Picking Up Cereal with a Pincer Grasp
  10. Pretend PlayPretend Play
  11. Baby's First WordsA Baby's First Words are Usually Mama or Dada
  12. Parallel PlayToddlers Playing Next to Each Other
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