Importance of Tracking Baby's Developmental Milestones

Here are some developmental milestones to focus on for preemies: 1. Motor Skills: Adjusted-age milestones for physical development, such as rolling over, sitting up, crawling, and walking. Premature babies may reach these milestones a bit later than full-term babies. 2. Cognitive Development: Pay attention to cognitive milestones, like reaching for objects, following simple instructions, and recognizing familiar faces. 3. Language Development: Track adjusted-age language milestones, such as cooing, babbling, and eventually saying their first words. 4. Social and Emotional Development: Observe how your baby interacts with you and others, recognizing familiar faces, showing emotions, and developing attachment. 5. Feeding Skills: Note the introduction of solid foods and the transition from breast milk or formula. 6. Sleep Patterns: Monitor sleep patterns and adjustments in sleep cycles. 7. Play and Interaction: Focus on age-appropriate play and interaction that promote learning and devel