Milestones

As Zoe approaches the 3 month mark on August 10th I wonder how she is developing compared to other children her age. I found this nifty milestone chart on www.babycenter.com. This site also shares ideas on how to help the babies develop. Zoe can do everything except the two things at the end that I italicized. Pretty cool.

If any of you have another chart that you go by please share. I'd love to see other things that I could be working on with her.

1 month
Mastered Skills (most kids can do)
• Lifts head when lying on tummy
• Responds to sound
• Stares at faces
Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)
• Follows objects briefly with eyes
• Vocalizes: oohs and aahs
• Can see black-and-white patterns
Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)
• Smiles, laughs
• Holds head at 45-degree angle

2 Months
Mastered Skills (most kids can do)
• Vocalizes: gurgles and coos
• Follows objects across field of vision
• Notices her hands
• Holds head up for short periods
Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)
• Smiles, laughs
• Holds head at 45-degree angle
• Makes smoother movements
Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)
• Holds head steady
• Can bear weight on legs
• Lifts head and shoulders when lying on tummy (mini-pushup)

3 Months
Mastered Skills (most kids can do)
• Recognizes your face and scent
• Holds head steady
Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)
• Squeals, gurgles, coos
• Blows bubbles
• Recognizes your voice
• Does mini-pushup
Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)
• Rolls over, from tummy to back
• Turns toward loud sounds
• Can bring hands together, bats at toys
• Visually tracks moving objects