The average parent experiences nearly 50 milestones with their children within the first year, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of babies (9 months to 24 months) found that while ...

“Milestones represent an average of when most children are likely to achieve a particular skill.” “But, because they’re averages, there's a really wide range,” Dr Sam explains.

Key milestones include: Name Recognition ... have back-and-forth "conversations" in which you mimic his or her sounds. Use your baby's name frequently to improve recognition and familiarity.