Baby Milestones Calculator: Check Exact Dates for 100 Days, 1st Birthday, 1000 Days
Meaning of Baby Milestones
50 days, 100 days, 200 days, 1st birthday (1 year), and 1000 days are special days in Korean tradition to celebrate a baby's growth. In the past when infant mortality was high, these milestones celebrated safe growth and wished for health, and in modern times, they have become days for families to gather, record the baby's growth, and create memories.
Major Milestones and Preparation
- 50 days: First small milestone, family photo session
- 100 days: Prepare 100-day celebration, prepare white rice cake and red bean rice cake, start booking venue for 1st birthday party
- 200 days: Growth record photos
- 1st birthday (1 year): 1st birthday party, doljabi (first birthday tradition), prepare hanbok, order cake
- 1000 days: Meaningful family trip or party
Milestone Photo Tips
Book professional studios 2-3 months in advance, and morning hours when the baby is in good condition are suitable. For 100-day photos, between 90-110 days after birth, and for 1st birthday photos, between 11-13 months after birth, are close to the actual dates and the baby's expressions are more varied.