Developmental Milestones

A developmental milestone is a skill that a child acquires within a specific time frame.

Primary milestones for week 5

Milestone ?	Age Range ?	Development Area ?
Rolls part way	4-8 weeks	Gross Motor
Holds his head in line	4-8 weeks	Gross Motor
Holds objects by grasp reflex	4-6 weeks	Fine Motor
Remembers an object when it reappears	4-8 weeks	Cognitive
Responds to parents' presence	4-8 weeks	Cognitive
Shows lengthening memory	week 5	Cognitive
Self-soothes by sucking	week 5	Social & Emotional
Prefers people to objects	5-6 weeks	Social & Emotional

Milestone ?	Age Range ?	Development Area ?
Exhibits startle reflex	1-8 weeks	Gross Motor
Calms in response to voice	1-6 weeks	Cognitive
Prefers higher voices	2-5 weeks	Social & Emotional
Quiets when held	2-5 weeks	Social & Emotional
Prefers patterns	3-6 weeks	Cognitive
Makes eye contact	3-6 weeks	Social & Emotional
Makes more voluntary actions	5-8 weeks	Gross Motor
Bats at objects	5 weeks - 3 months	Gross Motor