This dataset contains developmental milestones for infants, categorized by age/stage, type of milestone (physical, cognitive, social), a detailed description of the milestone, the typical age range for its achievement, and additional notes that provide context or elaboration on the milestone's significance.
Age/Stage | Milestone Type | Milestone Description | Typical Age | Notes |
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Infancy | Physical | Lifts head when on stomach | 2 months | Developing neck strength. |
Infancy | Cognitive | Recognizes caregiver | 2 months | Attachment development. |
Infancy | Social | Smiles at people | 2 months | Social engagement begins. |
Infancy | Physical | Covers the mouth and nose with hands | 3 months | Beginning of intentional movement. |
Infancy | Cognitive | Follows moving objects with eyes | 3 months | Visual tracking improves. |
Infancy | Social | Laughs out loud | 4 months | Increased social interaction. |
Infancy | Physical | Sits with support | 4 months | Core muscle development. |
Infancy | Cognitive | Reaches for toys | 5 months | Hand-eye coordination improves. |
Infancy | Social | Responds to own name | 5 months | Recognition of identity. |
Infancy | Physical | Rolls over in both directions | 6 months | Increased mobility. |
Infancy | Cognitive | Imitates sounds | 6 months | Language skills start to form. |
Infancy | Social | Cries differently for different needs | 7 months | Communication begins. |
Infancy | Physical | Sits without support | 8 months | Balance and core strength develop. |
Infancy | Cognitive | Explores objects with hands and mouth | 8 months | Sensory exploration. |
Infancy | Social | Waves bye-bye | 9 months | Understanding social gestures. |
Infancy | Physical | Pulls to stand | 9 months | Strength in legs increases. |
Infancy | Cognitive | Finds hidden objects easily | 10 months | Object permanence develops. |
Infancy | Social | Shows fear of strangers | 10 months | Social-emotional development. |
Infancy | Physical | Takes a few steps without holding on | 11 months | Starting to walk. |
Infancy | Cognitive | Says 'mama' and 'dada' | 11 months | First words start to form. |
Infancy | Social | Shows preference for certain people and toys | 12 months | Independence begins. |
Toddler | Physical | Walks alone | 12 months | Major milestone for mobility. |
Toddler | Cognitive | Explores objects in various ways | 12 months | Curiosity and exploration. |
Toddler | Social | Shows fear of separation from parents | 12 months | Attachment issues may arise. |
Toddler | Physical | Stands on tiptoe | 15 months | Increased balance and strength. |
Toddler | Cognitive | Turns books pages | 15 months | Cognitive development in reading. |
Toddler | Social | Follows simple instructions | 15 months | Understanding concepts of commands. |
Toddler | Physical | Walks up stairs holding on | 18 months | Developing coordination and strength. |
Toddler | Cognitive | Knows what ordinary things are | 18 months | Semantic language skills develop. |
Toddler | Social | Imitates adults and friends | 18 months | Learning through observation. |
Toddler | Physical | Runs and jumps | 24 months | Increased gross motor skills. |
Toddler | Cognitive | Begins to sort shapes and colors | 24 months | Cognitive skills in categorization. |
Toddler | Social | Engages in parallel play | 24 months | Socializing with peers begins. |
Preschooler | Physical | Kicks a ball | 3 years | Improved coordination. |
Preschooler | Cognitive | Can count to 10 | 3 years | Numerical understanding starts. |
Preschooler | Social | Cooperates with other children | 3 years | Learning social skills. |
Preschooler | Physical | Climbs well | 4 years | Coordination and strength improve. |
Preschooler | Cognitive | Can say first and last name | 4 years | Identity and self-awareness. |
Preschooler | Social | Likes to sing, dance, and act | 4 years | Increased expression of self. |
Preschooler | Physical | Can hop and stand on one foot | 5 years | Balance skills develop. |
Preschooler | Cognitive | Can draw a person with at least six body parts | 5 years | Fine motor skills improve. |
Preschooler | Social | Wants to please friends | 5 years | Social dynamics develop. |
Preschooler | Physical | Can skip and gallop | 6 years | Advanced gross motor skills. |
Child | Cognitive | Can add and subtract | 6 years | Basic arithmetic skills developed. |
Child | Social | Begins to form friendships | 6 years | Social skills strengthen. |
Child | Physical | Swings and climbs easily | 7 years | Improved coordination and confidence. |
Child | Cognitive | Understands the concept of time | 7 years | Cognitive maturity improves. |
Child | Social | Shows more independence | 7 years | Letting go of reliance on parents. |
Child | Physical | Participates in team sports | 8 years | Collaboration and team-building skills. |
Child | Cognitive | Reads simple books | 8 years | Reading skills developing. |
Child | Social | Helps with household tasks | 8 years | Understanding of responsibility. |
Child | Physical | Riding a bike without training wheels | 9 years | Major milestone in independence. |
Child | Cognitive | Understands different perspectives | 9 years | Social-emotional understanding. |
Child | Social | Negotiates with friends | 9 years | Advanced conflict resolution skills. |
Child | Physical | Can use a variety of tools | 10 years | Fine motor skills and coordination improve. |
Child | Cognitive | Comprehends more complex concepts | 10 years | Cognitive abilities expand. |
Child | Social | Learns to handle peer pressure | 10 years | Critical social skills emerge. |
Child | Physical | Develops endurance for longer activities | 11 years | Physical stamina improves. |
Child | Cognitive | Plans and organizes tasks | 11 years | Executive functioning skills develop. |
Child | Social | Builds deeper friendships | 11 years | Quality of relationships improves. |
Child | Physical | Participates in competitive sports | 12 years | Cooperation and competition understanding. |
Child | Cognitive | Can analyze and critique information | 12 years | Critical thinking skills enhance. |
Child | Social | Begins to establish a personal identity | 12 years | Self-concept formation. |
Teenager | Physical | Growth spurts occur | 13 years | Significant physical development. |
Teenager | Cognitive | Understands moral implications | 13 years | Development of ethics and morality. |
Teenager | Social | Experiments with different social roles | 13 years | Identity exploration. |
Teenager | Physical | Develops independent hygiene routines | 14 years | Increased personal responsibility. |
Teenager | Cognitive | Thinks abstractly and critically | 14 years | Enhanced problem-solving capabilities. |
Teenager | Social | Develops deeper relationships | 14 years | Emotional connections deepen. |
Teenager | Physical | Participates in more intense physical activities | 15 years | Increased strength and skills. |
Teenager | Cognitive | Applies knowledge to real-world scenarios | 15 years | Practical application of learning. |
Teenager | Social | Negotiates relationships with authority figures | 15 years | Conflict resolution and assertiveness. |
Teenager | Physical | Achieves peak physical fitness | 16 years | Optimal physical capability. |
Teenager | Cognitive | Explores career interests | 16 years | Career and future planning. |
Teenager | Social | Experiences more autonomy | 16 years | Self-governing life choices. |
Teenager | Physical | Final stages of growth spurts | 17 years | Maturity in physical appearance. |
Teenager | Cognitive | Analyzes different viewpoints | 17 years | Development of empathy. |
Teenager | Social | Establishes long-term friendships | 17 years | Understanding of loyalty and commitment. |
Teenager | Physical | Begins to focus on personal health and fitness | 18 years | Introduction to lifelong health habits. |
Teenager | Cognitive | Makes independent decisions | 18 years | Early adulthood skill developments. |
Teenager | Social | Expands social network after high school | 18 years | Transitioning to adulthood. |
Young Adult | Physical | Maintains physical health | 19 years | Establishing routines. |
Young Adult | Cognitive | Enhances critical thinking and analysis | 19 years | Adapting to complex environments. |
Young Adult | Social | Navigates adult relationships | 19 years | Understanding of mature relationships. |
Young Adult | Physical | Participates in community fitness activities | 20 years | Promoting active lifestyle. |
Young Adult | Cognitive | Manages career responsibilities | 20 years | Professional growth begins. |
Young Adult | Social | Develops romantic relationships | 20 years | Intimacy and emotional connections improve. |
Young Adult | Physical | Engages in regular health check-ups | 21 years | Preventative health measures. |
Young Adult | Cognitive | Continued education or training | 21 years | Career advancement decisions. |
Young Adult | Social | Begins to settle down into family life | 21 years | Understanding commitment in relationships. |
Young Adult | Physical | Good nutrition and exercise habits developed | 22 years | Healthy lifestyle formation. |
Young Adult | Cognitive | Financial independence and budgeting skills | 22 years | Life skills for adulthood. |
Young Adult | Social | Builds a social circle in a new community | 22 years | Adaptation to new environments. |
Young Adult | Physical | Participates in diverse physical activities | 23 years | Physical and social engagement. |
Young Adult | Cognitive | Advanced career planning | 23 years | Long-term goals set. |
Young Adult | Social | Understanding work-life balance | 23 years | Navigating adulthood responsibilities. |
Young Adult | Physical | Prioritizes mental health and wellness | 24 years | Awareness of emotional well-being. |
Young Adult | Cognitive | Evaluates the impact of decisions | 24 years | Life decisions and consequences. |
Young Adult | Social | Creates a support network | 24 years | Social skills utilized in adulthood. |
Middle Age | Physical | Regular health screenings | 35 years | Preventative measures increasingly important. |
Middle Age | Cognitive | Adapts to changes in career or personal life | 35 years | Resilience develops. |
Middle Age | Social | Fosters deeper community connections | 35 years | Community engagement and support. |
Middle Age | Physical | Incorporates stress management techniques | 36 years | Mental health awareness increases. |
Middle Age | Cognitive | Engages in lifelong learning | 36 years | Continued personal and professional growth. |
Middle Age | Social | Mentors younger generations | 36 years | Knowledge sharing and leadership. |
Middle Age | Physical | Regularly exercises to manage weight | 37 years | Maintaining optimal health. |
Middle Age | Cognitive | Reflects on life experiences and values | 37 years | Self-awareness deepens. |
Middle Age | Social | Strengthens family bonds | 37 years | Family values and connections emphasized. |
Middle Age | Physical | Understands the importance of cardiometabolic health | 38 years | Focus on heart health. |
Middle Age | Cognitive | Navigates career transitions or enhancements | 38 years | Adapting to new roles. |
Middle Age | Social | Participates in community service | 38 years | Importance of giving back. |
Middle Age | Physical | Acknowledges the need for flexibility and mobility | 39 years | Preventing injuries with age. |
Middle Age | Cognitive | Adapts to technological changes | 39 years | Staying relevant in modern age. |
Middle Age | Social | Embarks on new hobbies or interests | 39 years | Growth in personal interests. |
Older Adult | Physical | Maintains an active lifestyle | 65 years | Physical wellness becomes essential. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Continues participating in social activities | 65 years | Engagement in community life. |
Older Adult | Social | Strengthens family relationships | 65 years | Importance of familial ties. |
Older Adult | Physical | Participates in rehab or physical therapy if necessary | 66 years | Improving quality of life after injury. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Encouragement to learn new skills | 66 years | Intellectual stimulation is critical. |
Older Adult | Social | Stays connected with friends | 66 years | Social interactions help mental health. |
Older Adult | Physical | Engages in low-impact exercises | 67 years | Emphasis on joint health and mobility. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Volunteering or mentoring younger generations | 67 years | Sharing wisdom and skills. |
Older Adult | Social | Attends community events | 67 years | Social connections and participation. |
Older Adult | Physical | Maintains a healthy diet | 68 years | Nutritional awareness increases with age. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Continues to plan for financial security | 68 years | Ensure stability in retirement years. |
Older Adult | Social | Participates in support groups | 68 years | Social support during life changes. |
Older Adult | Physical | Focuses on mental health exercises | 69 years | Cognitive exercises enhance quality of life. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Reflecting on lifetime achievements | 69 years | Personal history and values become clear. |
Older Adult | Social | Builds intergenerational relationships | 69 years | Importance of community across ages. |
Older Adult | Physical | Emphasizes balance and fall prevention | 70 years | Preventative health strategies become key. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Participates in book clubs or educational courses | 70 years | Learning opportunities continue. |
Older Adult | Social | Shares life lessons with youth | 70 years | Legacy and wisdom sharing. |
Older Adult | Physical | Maintains mobility with assistive devices if necessary | 71 years | Emphasizing independence. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Engages with technologies for communication | 71 years | Adapting to modern communication tools. |
Older Adult | Social | Values and seeks quality of life | 71 years | Focus on happiness and satisfaction. |
Older Adult | Physical | Takes regular health checkups and assessments | 72 years | Health monitoring is critical. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Continues to participate in meaningful activities | 72 years | Maintaining engagement in life. |
Older Adult | Social | Establishes friendships with peers | 72 years | Valuing peer relationships. |
Older Adult | Physical | Pursues adaptable physical activities | 73 years | Remaining active within limits. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Reflects on life lessons | 73 years | Gaining wisdom through experience. |
Older Adult | Social | Engages in online communities or groups | 73 years | Expanding social networks. |
Older Adult | Physical | Prioritizes self-care and mental wellness | 74 years | Mental health remains paramount. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Embarks on new personal projects | 74 years | Continued growth and exploration. |
Older Adult | Social | Celebrates milestones with family | 74 years | Social gatherings are meaningful. |
Older Adult | Physical | Invests in home modifications for mobility | 75 years | Enhancing living conditions for safety. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Surveys thoughts on life satisfaction | 75 years | Understanding personal contentment. |
Older Adult | Social | Continues participating in hobbies | 75 years | Maintaining interests nurtures joy. |
Older Adult | Physical | Recognizes signs of aging and adapts | 76 years | Adapting to ensure comfort. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Uses memory aids to foster cognitive health | 76 years | Technology aids memory retention. |
Older Adult | Social | Seeks travel or experiences | 76 years | Life enrichment through new adventures. |
Older Adult | Physical | Welcomes help when needed | 77 years | Emphasizing community support. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Engages in trivia or games for cognitive health | 77 years | Memory and stimulation through fun activities. |
Older Adult | Social | Understands the impact of grief and loss | 77 years | Navigating emotional health. |
Older Adult | Physical | Makes adjustments for healthy mobility | 78 years | Focus on independent living. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Engages in discussions about shared experiences | 78 years | Building rapport and connection. |
Older Adult | Social | Refines relationships and priorities | 78 years | Focus on significant connections. |
Older Adult | Physical | Regularly practices relaxation techniques | 79 years | Focus on stress relief and peace. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Creates life story projects and memoirs | 79 years | Preserving legacy and history. |
Older Adult | Social | Participates in groups that foster dialogue | 79 years | Encouraging social engagement. |
Older Adult | Physical | Remains proactive about healthcare | 80 years | Understanding health is key to satisfaction. |
Older Adult | Cognitive | Plans for future family interactions | 80 years | Engagement with upcoming generations. |
Older Adult | Social | Strengthens friendships with regular communication | 80 years | Consistent social engagement is important. |