Development Pathway
Baby development, organized week by week
A structured 0-24 month roadmap with play tasks, milestone signals, and guidance grounded in public health recommendations.
Pick your baby's age range
We organize weekly tasks by developmental stage so you always know what to focus on next.
Follow the weekly play plan
Each week includes 2-3 targeted activities that build motor, language, and social skills.
Track signals and red flags
We highlight what is typical and when it is time to check in with a pediatrician.
Your weekly task pack
Each week focuses on a small set of actions so you can build consistency without feeling overwhelmed.
Play and practice
- Tummy time variations
- Reach-and-grab games
- Simple cause-and-effect play
Observe and note
- New movements
- Eye tracking and social engagement
- Babbling and early sounds
Support the environment
- Safe floor time setup
- Toy rotation for focus
- Daily routines to reduce overstimulation
Milestone timeline
We group milestones into four phases so you can focus on the right skills at the right time.
0-3 months
- Head control and tummy time tolerance
- Social smiles and eye tracking
- Early vocalizations
4-6 months
- Rolling, reaching, and grasping
- Back-and-forth vocal play
- Starting to sit with support
7-12 months
- Crawling, standing, cruising
- Imitation and gesture play
- First words and name response
13-24 months
- Walking, climbing, and coordination
- Early sentences and comprehension
- Pretend play and social turn-taking
Sample weekly plan
This is what a single week looks like. Subscribers receive the full schedule, age-specific prompts, and adjustments based on stage.
Sample week (0-3 months)
Weekly tasks
- 2 minutes of tummy time after each diaper change
- Track head control during supported sit
- Encourage social smiles with face-to-face play
- Note response to familiar voices
Signals to watch
- Limited eye contact or tracking
- No head lift during tummy time by 2 months
- Very limited response to sounds
Week-by-week starter plan
Start with the first four weeks of tasks and red-flag signals. Subscribers receive the full 0-24 month schedule.
Weeks 1-12
Bonding, head control, social engagement, and early motor cues.
Week 1
0-2 weeks
Bonding, feeding rhythms, and calm sensory exposure
Tasks
- Practice skin-to-skin or quiet cuddle time daily
- Offer short tummy time on your chest for 1-2 minutes
- Watch for alert windows and pause before overstimulation
Red flags
- Poor feeding or weak suck
- No startle response to loud sounds
- Persistent lethargy or difficulty waking
Check-in: Did your baby have at least one calm, alert window today?
Week 2
2-4 weeks
Early head control and tracking
Tasks
- Place a high-contrast card 8-12 inches from the face
- Do tummy time 2-3 short sessions per day
- Talk slowly and pause so baby can process sounds
Red flags
- No brief head lift during tummy time
- No reaction to voice or loud sound
- Very stiff or very floppy body tone
Check-in: Did your baby briefly lift or turn the head today?
Week 3
1-2 months
Social engagement and early motor movement
Tasks
- Use face-to-face play for 1-2 minutes
- Encourage gentle reach by placing a toy near the hands
- Track one new sound or coo per day
Red flags
- No eye contact or tracking
- No response to familiar voice
- Consistent back arching or extreme irritability
Check-in: Did your baby make eye contact or coo today?
Week 4
2-3 months
Tummy time endurance and social smiles
Tasks
- Aim for 3-5 tummy time sessions, even if short
- Try mirror play to encourage smiles
- Track head control in supported sitting
Red flags
- No social smile by 2-3 months
- No head control improvement
- Feeding or growth concerns
Check-in: Did your baby offer at least one social smile this week?
Join the development pathway
We will send the weekly plan, the play ideas, and the red flags that require follow-up. Start free with email updates.
Get the weekly development plan
Short, actionable tasks with milestone tracking and caregiver tips.
What you will receive
- Weekly activity plan and milestones for your baby's age.
- Signals that suggest a pediatric check-in.
- Evidence-based references from public health guidance.
⚕️ Official Guidelines Summary
Curated from CDC/AAP/Health Canada. Not personalized advice. Always consult your pediatrician for guidance specific to your child.
Content verified: December 20, 2025