Developmental Milestones by Age One Year

Overview

Developmental milestones are important markers of a child's growth and development during their early years. At the age of 1 year, children typically reach significant milestones in various areas:

Social and Emotional Milestones:

• Plays games with you, like pat-a-cake

Language and Communication Milestones:

• Waves “bye-bye”
• Calls a parent “mama” or “dada” or another special name
• Understands “no” (pauses briefly or stops when you say it)

Cognitive Milestones:

• Puts something in a container, like a block in a cup
• Looks for things he sees you hide, like a toy under a blanket

Movement and Physical Development Milestones:

• Pulls up to stand
• Walks, holding on to furniture
• Drinks from a cup without a lid, as you hold it
• Picks things up between thumb and pointer finger, like small bits of food

These milestones indicate a child's progress in social interactions, language skills, thinking abilities, and physical movements at the age of 1 year. Each milestone is a stepping stone towards further growth and development.