Gross Motor · 8–13m
Cruises Holding Furniture
Walks sideways holding onto sturdy furniture for support.
🩺 Tip from BostMD: Set safe, low furniture in a loop to encourage cruising.
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Age: 12 months
🩺 Tip from BostMD: Development is a spectrum, not a deadline. Use this map as a guide — celebrate progress and flag concerns early.
ON TRACK
Most kids can do this by the typical age. Your child is doing great. Keep playing and practicing together.
KEEP WATCHING
Your child is taking a little longer with this. That can still be normal. Keep practicing, and tell your child's doctor at the next visit.
TIME TO CHECK IN
Most kids can do this by the typical age. It does not mean something is wrong. Talk to your child's doctor soon. Getting help early is good for your child.
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Fine Motor · 9–15m
Puts Objects Into a Container
Drops or places small toys into a cup or box.
🩺 Tip from BostMD: Offer a basket with safe blocks to practice in-and-out play.
Cognitive · 8–14m
Looks for Hidden Objects
Searches when you hide a toy under a blanket or cup.
🩺 Tip from BostMD: Play hide-the-toy games to build object permanence.
Social-Emotional · 7–13m
Plays Peek-a-Boo / Pat-a-Cake
Engages in back-and-forth social games with anticipation.
🩺 Tip from BostMD: Repeat the same little game daily — predictability delights babies.
Gross Motor · 11–18m
Walks Independently
Takes several steps in a row without holding on.
🩺 Tip from BostMD: Barefoot practice on safe floors strengthens balance.
Fine Motor · 12–20m
Scribbles Spontaneously
Makes marks on paper with a crayon on their own initiative.
🩺 Tip from BostMD: Tape paper to the floor and offer chunky crayons.
Cognitive · 10–18m
Points to Show Interest
Uses an index finger to point at things they want you to see.
🩺 Tip from BostMD: Narrate and respond enthusiastically when they point.
Social-Emotional · 12–21m
Explores Alone Near Parent
Wanders to play while checking back in for reassurance.
🩺 Tip from BostMD: Stay calm and available — a secure base fuels exploration.
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