Baby's first year: Developmental milestones

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During the first year of life your baby responds best to a warm, loving environment. Holding your baby and responding to her cries are essential in building a strong, healthy bond. 

Remember, you can't "spoil" a baby.

Use these guidelines to offer age-appropriate activities for your baby. Click on each month for even more week-by-week developmental information. Remember, these are just guidelines, and a healthy child may achieve a milestone later than average. 

If your child is lagging in several areas, contact your pediatrician for advice.

By the end of month one a baby typically:

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1. Lifts head for short periods of time
2. Moves head from side to side
3. Prefers the human face to other shapes
4. Makes jerky, arm movements
5. Brings hands to face
6. Has strong reflex movements
7. Can focus on items 8 to 12 inches away
8. May turn towards familiar sounds or voices
9. Responds to loud sounds
10. Blinks at bright lights

By the end of month two a baby typically:

1. Smiles
2. Tracks objects with his eyes
3. Makes noises other than crying
4. May repeat vowel noises, such as "ah" or "ooh

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