Developmental Milestones and Skills for Infants 0-3 Months
Developmental
Skills for 0-3 Months
Social and Emotional
q Develops
a social smile (smiles in response to caregiver)
q Begins
to enjoy playing with a person
q Becomes
more expressive with face and body
q Imitates
some movements and facial expressions
Speech and Language
q Smiles
at the sound of a familiar voice
q Babbling
begins with vowel sounds (cooing, gooing, and gargle sounds)
q Turns
head toward the direction of a sound
q Startles
to a loud or new sound
Sensory
q Intently
watches faces
q Follows
moving object with eyes
q Appears
to recognize familiar people from a distance
q Begins
using hands and eyes together
q Startles
to a loud or new sound
Cognitive
qFollows
moving objects with eyes
qFocuses
on faces
qLooks
at a
toy in own hand
qWatches
and/or
notices own hands
Gross Motor
qRaises
head and chest when on stomach
qStretches
legs
and kicks when on back or stomach
qPushes
down on legs when on a flat surface
qKicks
feet alternatively (one foot kicks at a time)
Fine Motor
qSupports
upper body with arms when on stomach
qOpens
and shuts hands
qBrings
hands
to mouth
qSwipes
at a
dangling object with hands
qHolds
and
shakes a toy in hand
qAccidently
releases
objects
qWatches
own
hands
Each
child develops at his/her own pace. Do not be alarmed if your child does not
follow this exact sequence. If you have concerns about your child’s
development, contact your doctor.
A child in this age range could be
referred to the Early Intervention Program. For more information contact
your physician or the
Public Health Department
in
your county:
•Oswego
County Health Services EI (315) 349-3500
•Onondaga
County Health Dept
Special Svs
(315) 435-3230
•Jefferson
County
Community Services: (315)
785-3283
•Lewis
County
Public Health Agency: (315)
376-5849
•Madison
County
Public Health Department: (315) 366-2361
•Oneida
County
Health Department: (315)
798-5249
You may request that Little Lukes
coordinate the evaluation or provide Early Intervention services including
speech therapy, occupational therapy or physical therapy. Little Lukes is a leading provider of Early Intervention pediatric therapy services in Central New York. Visit www.littlelukes.com for information.
