BABY’S MILESTONE Infographic Template

Baby’s First-Year Milestone Map: 5 Key Steps

1. Smile
   Social grin appears around 6–8 weeks. It signals budding brain-social connection.

2. Sit
   Steady sitting without support emerges near 6 months. Strong neck and core muscles are now ready.

3. Crawl
   Belly-off-floor crawling starts about 7–9 months. It boosts coordination and spatial curiosity.

4. Stand
   Pulling to stand happens near 9–12 months. Leg strength and balance take a big leap.

5. First Words
   “Mama” or “Dada” often arrives by 12 months. Early speech marks developing language pathways.