First smile, first laugh, first tooth, first step — you think you'll remember the dates forever. You won't. Record them.
Physical Milestones
- First smile (6–12 weeks)
- First laugh (3–4 months)
- Rolling over (4–6 months)
- Sitting unaided (5–7 months)
- First tooth (5–10 months)
- First steps (9–15 months)
Communication Milestones
- First babbling sounds
- Responding to their name
- First word (10–14 months)
- Waving bye-bye
How to Record
- Baby book: A structured journal with prompts.
- Milestone cards: Photo prop cards for quick dated photos.
- Phone notes: Create a running "Baby Milestones" note.
- Monthly photos: Same blanket, same position, every month.
The One Rule
Record it immediately. "I'll write that down later" means you won't.