Baby Milestone Tracker — every first, beautifully remembered
From that first gummy smile to those shaky first steps — every milestone deserves more than a checkbox. Cherish gives your baby's firsts a home: captured, dated, and shared with the grandparents who'd never want to miss them.
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Baby milestones: 0 to 12 months
Every baby develops at their own pace. These milestones are general guides, not strict timelines. Always consult your pediatrician if you have concerns about your baby's development.
0 – 3 months
Social
- First social smile (4–6 weeks)
- Recognises your voice
- Eye contact and tracking
Movement
- Holds head up briefly
- Moves arms and legs
- Startles at sounds
Communication
- Cries to communicate needs
- Coos and gurgles
- Responds to familiar voices
3 – 6 months
Social
- Laughs and squeals
- Recognises familiar faces
- Loves peek-a-boo
Movement
- Holds head steady
- Rolls from tummy to back
- Reaches for and grasps objects
Communication
- Babbles vowel sounds
- Responds to own name
- Expresses happiness and sadness
6 – 9 months
Social
- Stranger anxiety begins
- Separation anxiety
- Passes objects between hands
Movement
- Sits without support
- Begins to crawl (7–10 months)
- Pulls up to stand
Communication
- Babbles consonants (ba, ma, da)
- Imitates speech sounds
- Understands "no"
9 – 12 months
Social
- Waves bye-bye
- Plays simple games
- Shows preference for people
Movement
- Cruises along furniture
- First steps (9–12 months, varies)
- Pincer grasp develops
Communication
- First words with meaning
- Points to objects
- Follows simple instructions
Source: Developmental guidelines based on WHO and IAP recommendations. Consult your pediatrician for personalised advice.
How Cherish tracks and celebrates your baby's milestones
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Tap, add a photo or voice note, and the milestone is dated and saved. No filling in forms, no remembering later.
Grandparents see milestones instantly
The moment you log a first step or a first word, grandparents — wherever they are — can see it. No WhatsApp group needed.
A timeline that tells the whole story
Every milestone sits in your baby's private timeline — a beautiful record of their first year that you'll treasure forever.
AI Dadi puts milestones in context
Worried your baby hasn't crawled yet? Ask AI Dadi. She gives warm, informed guidance in Hindi or English — at any hour.
"When Rohan took his first steps, I was in the kitchen and my husband was in office. I logged it in Cherish before I even called anyone — and his parents in Pune saw it within the minute."
— Meera R., mum of a 11-month-old, Mumbai
Frequently asked questions about baby milestones
When do babies start crawling?
Most babies start crawling between 7 and 10 months, though some skip crawling entirely and go straight to pulling up and walking. Every baby develops at their own pace. If your baby is not showing any movement by 12 months, consult your pediatrician.
When do babies say their first word?
Most babies say their first recognisable word between 10 and 14 months. Before that, they babble sounds like "ba-ba" or "ma-ma" from around 6 months. By 12 months, most babies have 1–3 words with meaning.
Is my baby's development normal?
Developmental milestones are ranges, not deadlines. Most babies reach milestones within a few weeks of the average. If you are concerned about your baby's development, your pediatrician is the best person to consult. Cherish's AI Dadi can also help you understand what to watch for — but always seek medical advice for specific concerns.
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