Stages of baby development

Baby Developmental Milestones First Year Month by Month Guide

Fetal development is an orderly and intricate process. It begins before you even know you're pregnant and ends with the birth of your baby. Between conception and delivery, there are many detailed steps that have to occur. There are three stages of fetal development: germinal, embryonic and fetal.

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Track your child's growth with this guide to key developmental stages from 0-36 months. Learn what to expect in motor skills, language, and social development at each age. Remember: children develop at different rates. Consult your pediatrician with any concerns. Follow us for more parenting tips!

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According to Adolph, Weise, and Marin (2003), “Motor development refers to changes in children's ability to control their body's movements, from infants' first spontaneous waving and kicking movements to the adaptive control of reaching, locomotion, and complex sport skills”. Click here for the full-resolution PDF of this chart. ReferencesAdolph, K. E., Weise, L., & Marin, L. (2003). Motor development. In L. Nadel, Encyclopedia of cognitive sciences (pp. 134-137). London: Macmillan-Reference

Explore the fetal development process from conception to birth, highlighting key growth stages, organ formation, and developmental milestones each month. A clear guide for expectant parents and healthcare providers.

Activity Description: For a 6-month-old, encourage tummy time where the baby is placed on their stomach to help them develop upper body strength and improve head control. Developmental Indicator: Arches back and stiffens legs. (Indicator Number: 6 months)