Baby Milestones
Babies usually start rolling over on their own around this age.
4-6 Months
Newborns usually need this many diaper changes per day.
8-12 Diapers
The safest position for a baby to sleep.
On their back
The item required by law for leaving the hospital with a newborn.
Car Seat
This is the one thing most new parents wish they had more of.
SLEEP!
The age when babies typically say their first words.
12 months
Babies typically breastfeed this often in the first month.
Every 2-3 hours
Babies typically need this many total hours of sleep per day at 3 months old.
Around 14-17 hours
This is the recommended room temperature for safe baby sleep.
68–72°F
Babies cry for multiple reasons. Name one common reason.
Hunger, dirty diaper, tired, discomfort
Most babies begin crawling at about this age.
7-10 Months
This is the recommended first solid food for babies.
Iron-fortified cereal, mashed vegetables, or fruits
This acronym outlines the safe sleeve protocol
ABC (Alone, Back, Crib)
These safety items are placed over electrical outlets to protect curious babies from shocks.
Outlet covers
This refers to the first 60 minutes following birth
Golden Hour
Babies start to walk independently usually around this age.
12-15 Months
The age when formula-fed babies can start drinking from a cup.
Around 6-8 months
The recommended length of naps for a 6-month-old.
2–3 naps of 1–2 hours each
These devices prevent babies from falling down stairs in the home.
safety or baby gates
This “rule of thumb” is recommended for tummy time.
2-3x/day a few minutes each time
Fine motor skill milestone: Picking up small objects with thumb and finger.
Pincer grasp (around 9–12 months)
This is the main reason to burp a baby during feeding.
To release swallowed air and prevent discomfort
This 5 step method helps sooth a baby
The 5 S's: Swaddling, Side/Stomach Position (for holding, not sleeping), Shushing, Swinging, and Sucking (pacifier or breast)
The age when babies should start using a rear-facing car seat until.
At least 2 year old
A real statistic: About how many diapers does a baby use in their first year?
Roughly 2,500-3,000