Preemie
Milestones
Having a baby – whether it’s your first child or your fourth – is so exciting! But it is not always easy. If your baby was born more than three weeks early, you may have more questions about your baby – and how he will grow – than a parent whose baby was born on time.
We have listed important
milestones – or achievements – in a child’s growth, so you know what to watch for at each age. For example, typical milestones for babies are: “makes eye contact and smiles” and “rolls from tummy onto back”.
It is important to remember that development is not a race. Babies develop at their own speed and in their own way. Some children do not reach every milestone at the same time. This is especially true if they were born early.
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A Guideline To The Milestones In A Child’s Development
The information below shows how young children typically develop. It is important to use your child’s adjusted age when tracking his development. So, if your baby is 21 weeks old, but was born 5 weeks early, his adjusted age is 16 weeks (or 4 months). This means you should refer to the milestones listed under “at 4 months (16 weeks)” to see what your child should be doing at this age.
At 2 Months (8 Weeks)
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At 18 Months (1 1/2 Years)
Motor
* Scribbles
* Walks without help and can sometimes run
* Kicks ball forward
* Pulls a toy along the ground
Language
* Follows simple directions, such as “give it to daddy”
* Says an increasing number of simple words (at least 5-10)
* Points to nose, mouth, eyes, ears, hands and feet
Activities
* Enjoys eating by himself, but is messy
* Shows how objects work in “pretend” play (feeds a doll, pours tea into cup, brushes hair)
Social/Emotional
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Sometimes says no when interfered with
* Can separate from parent more easily, but happy when sees parent again
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