Child Developing Progress
All babies develop at different rates; the following are some guidelines only. Home, Next
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| 1-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-8 | 9-10 | |||||
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Holds head up for short period of time
Legs less bent when lying on tummy |
Kicks vigorously
Keeps head up with little or no support Lifts head up when place on tummy with forearms on floor Back straighter when held in sitting position From 4 months-starts to take own weight when held in standing position |
Sits with support
Rolls front to back Lying on tummy raises up on palms |
Sits unaided
Might shuffle along floor |
Might pull self into standing position
May walk anytime between 8-20mths Can reach out for a toy when sitting without falling over | |||||
| Turns head and eyes towards light |
Follows moving object with eyes
Watches own hands |
Grasps small objects
Constantly look around | Loves watching people | Uses index finger to poke small objects | |||||
| Responds to your voice |
Turns head to follow sound
Makes noises | 'Speaks' tunefully to self and others |
Accurately locates sounds
Babbles and responds with noises Shows happiness and annoyance | Understands some phrases | |||||
| Begins to smile more | Laughs and chuckles when played with |
Puts things in mouth
Play with feet Holds arm to be lifted |
Drinks out of cut with spout
Can start to eat finger foods (from 6 months) | Copies some sounds and actions (eg. coughing, waving) | |||||
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