Devlopement of Children

Newborns

How they develope...

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Birth to 1 years old

Between the ages of 9-12 months, your baby will:Show happiness to see her parents’ face, her toys, or a mirrorKnow strangers from his family, and cry when his parent goes awayGive affection and lovePay attention to simple commands such as "no" and "give it to me"Respond by turning to look when you call her nameImitate some of your actions (e.g. waving, pretending to talk on the phone)Have fear with new situationsUnderstand the word “no”, but will not always obey

Between the ages of 6-9 months, your baby will:Express several different clear emotionsPlay games like Peek-a-booShow displeasure at the loss of a toyRespond to you when you talk to her or make gesturesStart to understand your different emotions (for example, your baby might frown when you speak in an angry tone of voice)Show more comfort around familiar people, and anxiety around strangersPossibly comfort herself by sucking thumb, or holding a special toy or blanket

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Devlopement of Children

Between the ages of 0-3 months of age, your baby will - See clearly within 13 inches from her faceBe comforted by a familiar adultRespond positively to touchQuiet when picked upListen to voicesSmile and show pleasure in response to social stimulation

Between the ages of 3-6 months your baby will -Recognize facesCry when upset and seek comfortShow excitement by waving arms and legsNotice a difference between two people based on the way they look, sound, or feelSmile at herself in the mirrorEnjoy looking at other babiesPay attention to her own nameLaugh aloud

Red Flags for Social-Emotional Development (9 months)Your child is not responding to soundsYour child is not smiling or responding to you the way you expectYour child avoids close contact or cuddlingYour child is inconsolable at nightYour child can’t seem to self-soothe or calm herselfYour child has no interest in games like peek-a-boo

Red Flags for Social-Emotional Development (12 months)He is not showing interest in other children his ageShe does not respond to you the way you expect her toHe has extreme difficulty waiting for something he wantsShe is very rigid about her routine, food items, clothing, etcHe has limited or fleeting eye contact with othersShe does not imitate any of your actionsShe does not respond when you call her nameHe does not follow your point when you try to show something, or bring attention to somethingShe doesn’t take turns in a simple turn-taking game like chase or peek-a-boo