Milestones & Memories: Tracking Your Baby’s Development the Healthy Way

Watching your baby grow is one of the most joyful parts of parenthood. From first smiles to first steps, every milestone is a precious memory worth celebrating. But these milestones also offer important insights into your baby’s health and development. Here's how to track them while creating beautiful keepsakes along the way.

Why Milestones Matter
Developmental milestones are behaviors or skills that most children achieve by a certain age. These include rolling over, sitting, crawling, walking, and speaking. Tracking these milestones helps you monitor your baby's physical, emotional, and cognitive health.

Age-Based Milestone Checklist:

• 0-6 Months: Smiling, cooing, holding head up
• 6-12 Months: Sitting without help, crawling, first words
• 12-18 Months: Walking, pointing, saying simple words
• 18-24 Months: Running, short phrases, following simple instructions

Tips for Tracking Milestones:

• Use a baby milestone app or notebook
• Keep notes from pediatric visits
• Compare with general guidelines (but remember every child is different!)

Memory Tip: Create a custom memory quilt or growth chart marking each major milestone with clothing from that age—like their first onesie or favorite shirt.