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Cognitive Milestones

2 MONTHS:

  • Watches you as you move
  • Looks at a toy for several seconds

4 MONTHS:

  • If hungry, opens mouth when they see breast or bottle
  • Looks at their hands with interest

6 MONTHS:

  • Puts things in her mouth to explore them
  • Reaches to grab a toy he wants
  • Closes lips to show she doesn’t want more food

9 MONTHS:

  • Looks for objects when dropped out of sight
  • Bangs two things together

12 MONTHS:

  • Puts something in a container, like a block in a cup
  • Looks for things he sees you hide, like a toy under a blanket