Normal development in babies typically involves achieving certain milestones across different domains, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional areas. These milestones vary from child to child but generally follow a predictable sequence. Some examples of normal development in babies include:

1. Physical Development:

• Holding up their head by around 2 months.
• Rolling over by around 4-6 months.
• Sitting up without support by around 6-8 months.
• Crawling on hands and knees by around 8-10 months.
• Pulling themselves up to stand by around 9-12 months.
• Walking independently by around 12-15 months.

1. Cognitive Development:

• Responding to familiar faces and voices by around 1-2 months.
• Tracking moving objects with their eyes by around 2-3 months.
• Exploring objects by grasping and mouthing them by around 4-6 months.
• Babbling and imitating sounds by around 6-9 months.
• Understanding simple words and commands by around 9-12 months.
• Engaging in pretend play and problem-solving activities by around 18-24 months.

1. Social and Emotional Development:

• Smiling in response to stimuli by around 1-2 months.
• Showing interest in others and displaying social smiles by around 2-3 months.
• Demonstrating attachment to primary caregivers by around 6-9 months.
• Engaging in social games like peek-a-boo by around 6-9 months.
• Displaying separation anxiety when apart from caregivers by around 9-12 months.
• Demonstrating empathy and understanding simple emotions of others by around 18-24 months.

1. Language and Communication Development:

• Making cooing sounds and crying to communicate needs by around 0-3 months.
• Babbling and experimenting with different sounds by around 6-9 months.
• Saying simple words like “mama” or “dada” by around 9-12 months.
• Using gestures like pointing to communicate by around 12-15 months.
• Understanding and following simple instructions by around 18-24 months.
• Building vocabulary and combining words to form short sentences by around 24-36 months.

It’s important to remember that every child develops at their own pace, and there is a wide range of what is considered normal. However, if you have concerns about your baby’s development, it’s always best to consult with a healthcare professional.