Random facts about NEWBORN-12months.... 8–12 months Physical development milestones: They manage to drink from a cup with a little help. They begin to use only one hand to reach for things. They are able to eat cereal, raisins, and other finger foods by themselves. They can sit up by themselves. They can crawl on stairs and flat surfaces. They can walk while being supported by someone else. Cognitive development milestones: Infants imitate the movements of their caregivers. They show that they can see things far away by pointing at them. They are able to respond to simple instructions. They will drop a toy when offered a different one. They start to understand how to use common objects, such as a comb to comb hair or a spoon to put food in their mouth. Language development milestones: Infants will imitate spoken words or sounds made by their caregivers. They speak their first words. They can show they agree or disagree by nodding or shaking their heads. Infants are aware of their caregiver’s name and react when it is called. Infants begin to interact verbally with their caregivers. Social and emotional development milestones: Infants will try to keep their primary caregiver in sight. Infants become attached to a favorite toy or blanket. They begin to show assertiveness by pushing away a caregiver or by shouting. They may show separation anxiety, such as crying when a caregiver leaves. They may share belongings with other infants. They understand what the word “no” means. When to seek professional help Remember that these milestones are a general guide. Some infants will reach them early, some later, and not all infants will show all of the behaviors on the lists. However, you should consult your child’s pediatrician or other health care professional if you observe: Your infant does not achieve a majority of the mile - stones within a reasonable period of time after the end of a stage. Your infant suddenly stops making consistent progress over several weeks. Pediatricians and other health care professionals can diagnose developmental delays that might be involved and suggest the appropriate steps to take. It is important to intervene early to improve the outcomes of infants who do have developmental delays. -Cindy
Posted on: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:21:21 +0000
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