Developmental Milestones

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

Primary milestones for week 4

Milestone ?	Age Range ?	Development Area ?
Exhibits startle reflex	1-8 weeks	Gross Motor
Has minimal head control	1-4 weeks	Gross Motor
Curls toes by reflex	1-4 weeks	Physical
Focuses eyes at short distance	1-4 weeks	Physical
Tends to turn eyes outward	1-4 weeks	Physical
Notices direction of sound	1-4 weeks	Cognitive
Lifts head from adult's shoulder	1-4 weeks	Gross Motor
Tries to focus on people	1-4 weeks	Social & Emotional
Responds to human voices	1-4 weeks	Social & Emotional
Lifts head when on stomach	1-4 weeks	Gross Motor
Calms in response to voice	1-6 weeks	Cognitive
Prefers higher voices	2-5 weeks	Social & Emotional
Focuses on mother's face	2-4 weeks	Social & Emotional
Stares at faces	2-4 weeks	Social & Emotional
Quiets when held	2-5 weeks	Social & Emotional
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