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Your baby will
develop and grow rapidly. As other parents will constantly remind you:
"They grow up so fast!" This will seem like the most
trivial, inappropriate statement when you're holding less than ten
pounds of helpless infant in your arms, but it does happen and yes,
more quickly than you can imagine.
Baby's progression
will be charted and measured by the pediatrician, who will look for
signs of a variety of physical, emotional and social developments. It
is important to remember that no two children develop at the same pace
or in the same way. Here is a basic guideline of the what and when to expect of baby's
developmental milestones in the first year:
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- Lifts head for short
periods of time
- Moves head from side
to side
- Brings hands to face
- Has strong reflex
movements
- Turns toward
familiar sounds & voices
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- Smiles
- Tracks objects with eyes
- Makes noises other
than crying
- May repeat vowel
noises, such as "ah" or "ooh"
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- Raises head & chest when
on stomach
- Lifts head up 45
degrees
- Kicks and
straightens legs on back
- Reaches for dangling
objects
- Grasps and shakes
hand toys
- Recognizes familiar
objects and people, even at a distance
- Begins to smile (for
real)
- Interest in
circular & spiral patterns
- Holds head up with
control
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- May sleep six
hours at night
- Rolls over (usually
stomach to back)
- Sits with support
- Lifts head up 90
degrees
- Babbles and amuses
self with noises
- Explores objects
with mouth
- Recognizes a bottle
or breast
- Communicates pain,
fear, loneliness and discomfort through crying
- May begin teething
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- Pays attention to
small objects
- Experiments with the
concept of cause and effect
- Can see across the
room
- Begins to use hands
in a raking fashion to bring toys near
- Begins teething
process
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- Keeps head level
when pulled up
- Makes some
vowel-consonant sounds
- Sits by self with
minimal support
- Rolls over and back
- Drinks from a cup
with help
- Can hold bottle
- First tooth may show
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- Self-feeds some
finger foods
- Makes 'raspberry'
sounds
- Turns in the
direction of a voice
- Plays peek-a-boo
- Imitates many sounds
- Distinguishes
emotions by tone of voice
- Takes 2 to 3 naps a
day
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- Chews on objects
- May sleep 11 to 13 hours a
night
- Rolls all the way
around
- Sits unsupported
- Tests gravity by
dropping objects
- Responds to own name
- May show anxiety
when removed from favorite caretaker
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- Reaches for toys
- Drops objects, then looks for them
- Becomes interested
in grabbing the spoon during feedings
- Goes from tummy to
sitting by self
- Picks up tiny
objects
- Begins to identify
self in a mirror
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- Understands the
concept of object permanence
- Gets upset if a toy is
removed
- Transfers objects
from hand to hand
- Stands holding onto
someone or something
- Pulls to standing
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- Says 'mama' and 'dada'
- Understands 'no'
- Claps hands
- Waves bye-bye
- Interested in books
- Walks with adult
help
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- Triples birth weight
- Shakes head 'no'
- Crawls well
- 'Cruises'
furniture
- 'Dances'
to music
- Understands simple commands
- Fearful of strangers
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As you can see, baby will be
growing and developing all manner of tricks in the first year of
life. The milestones begin to taper off after that time, however,
your baby will continue to progress and grow for the next 20 years
or so. Hard to imagine, huh?
A terrific new resource for babies and
parents alike is
sign
language DVDs you can watch with baby. You and baby will learn to
communicate through sign language which is an amazing developmental
skill baby will learn easily. Being able to communicate with your baby
via sign language is an advantage for both you and baby and will last
a lifetime. Consider the possibilities ... when baby is a toddler, one
sign from you will communicate more than harsh words and the rest of
the world won't hear you or your baby flipping out. :-)
Here are some good web sites
and resources for
additional information on baby's development:
Reading to our babies
and toddlers is
considered the most important educational tool we
can offer. This stimulates intellectual and mental development. Do it, do it often and incorporate reading into your
baby and toddler's
daily routine, especially at bedtime. Your child will reap enormous benefits from this
simple, loving gesture and it's also a great way to bond with your
baby and toddler. Here is a list of my favorite, most
recommended baby and toddler books:
Baby toys are
fun and essential in helping baby learn about textures, shapes and
many sensory and developmental impulses. Also consider that play time
for baby is exercise. You'll find a full range of
educational and developmental toys that your baby will love and learn from here: Developmental
Toys for Babies
About
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This site
provides general information and the author's opinions. It is designed
for educational purposes only. Always consult with a healthcare
professional if you have any concerns about the health of your child.
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