6–12 Month Milestones
Baby milestones from 6–12 months focus on increased mobility, stronger coordination, early problem-solving, social bonding, and the beginnings of communication and first words.
Keepsies offers pre-made developmental milestone lists by age, plus the flexibility to add custom milestones that matter most to your family.
Track pre-made developmental milestones on Keepsies:
Physical & Motor Milestones
Sits independently without supportRolls easily in both directionsCrawls or scoots to move aroundPulls up to stand while holding furnitureBegins cruising along furniturePicks up small objects with thumb and finger (pincer grasp)Transfers objects from one hand to the otherMay take first steps with support
Sensory & Cognitive Milestones
Explores objects by banging, shaking, and dropping themLooks for objects that are partially hidden (early object permanence)Studies how things work by turning or manipulating themWatches people and actions with curiosityRecognizes familiar routines and environmentsImitates simple actions like clapping or waving
Social & Emotional Milestones
Shows strong attachment to caregiversMay experience stranger anxietyEnjoys interactive games like peek-a-booResponds to their nameShows different emotions such as excitement, frustration, or affectionSeeks comfort from familiar adults
Communication Milestones
Babbles longer strings of sounds (like "bababa" or "dadada")Uses gestures like pointing, reaching, or wavingResponds to simple words like "no" or their nameTries to imitate sounds and speechUses sounds and gestures to get attentionMay say first simple words like "mama" or "dada"
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