insideKENT Magazine Issue 65 - August 2017

SPECIALFEATURE:BABIES+KIDS developmental milestones New mums and dads often wonder (and sometimes worry) about what their baby should be doing at certain ages. It’s hard not to compare your no-interest-in-crawling-whatsoever daughter to your neighbour’s off-like-a-shot five-month-old son. Though all babies develop at very different rates, here are some milestones to look out for during the first year (give or take a few months!). One Month Three Months Most babies: • Lift head • Look at faces up close • Startle at loud noises and respond to sound Most babies: • Smile and laugh • Follow objects • Hold head steady • Recognise your face Some babies: • Make ‘oooh’ and ‘aahh’ noises • Follow objects A few babies: • Smile or laugh Some babies: • Coo and squeal • Push up on arms • Open and shut hands and bring hands to mouth A few babies: • Bring hands together • Roll over • Grip or reach for objects 79

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