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Baby Age & Development Guide

Exact chronological age, corrected age for premature babies, and UK developmental milestones.

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Key Milestones by Age

0–3 months

Smiling, tracking faces, responding to voices. Start tummy time from day 1.

4–6 months

Rolling, reaching for objects, babbling. Signs of weaning readiness appear.

7–9 months

Sitting independently, object permanence, stranger anxiety, first words.

10–12 months

Pulling to stand, cruising, pincer grasp, first steps may begin.

12–18 months

Walking, first words becoming sentences, pointing, feeding themselves.

18–24 months

Running, 2-word phrases, following 2-step instructions, imaginative play.

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Developmental note
Milestones are ranges, not deadlines. Premature babies should be assessed against corrected age until 2 years old. If you have any concerns, speak to your health visitor — that is exactly what they are there for.