When youre a first time Mother, youre always worried about your babys development. Sometimes, we get downright obsessed with knowing when our child will sit up, crawl, walk and talk. And, if theyre one week later than we think they should be, were concerned that somethings wrong. Well, heres the scoop on approximately when the big milestones take place. Remember, each baby is different. If you think your baby is not progressing as he should, speak with your pediatrician.
First Smile The first real smile (meaning in response to your smile or some other external social stimulation) usually happens around four to six weeks. Babies do smile earlier than this, though. They often smile as they are falling asleep, and yes, when they have gas.
First Tooth- Timing of that first tooth can vary widely. If you can find out when you and your husband first popped a pearly white, youll have a better idea as to when to expect your babys, as it is largely hereditary. Teeth can show up as early as three months, and as late as after the first birthday, but the average is about seven months.
Sitting Up This one can happen as early as four months, though for most babies...