Infancy and Toddlerhood

This stage marks the physical growth during the first two years. It is also considered as one of the most remarkable
and busiest times of Development. Rapid changes in the infant's body and brain support learning, motor skills, and
perpetual capacities (healthychildren.org)
Language, Physical, Social, Cognitive milestones- Birth to twelve months

Major forms of communication crying and fussing ( Birth to 1 month)

Tongue larger than mouth
Beginning of emotional attachment
Listen to mother voice not stranger

Language, Physical, Social, Cognitive milestones- 1 to 4 months

Babbles or coos when child is spoken to even deaf children will begin to babble (McGowan, Nitrogen, &
Chena sky, 2008).
Cries with tears
Enjoys being held cuddled not just when being feed or bedtime
Looks in the direction of sound

Language, Physical, Social, Cognitive milestones -4 to 12months

Responds to name
Shakes head for yes and no
Plays with small toys
Both eyes are working as one
Laughs out loud
Offers toys to others
Uses hand, mouth ,eyes to explore they are in coordination

Language, Physical, Social, Cognitive milestones 1 to 2 yrs

Responds to simple questions with a yes or no

50 to 300 words vocabulary is increasing
Brian 80% size of adult
Puts toys in mouth less often
Has temper tantrums when things go wrong ,may be hungry/ frustrated (Bernier, Carlston, Whipple, 2010)
Taking turns and waiting is hard
Enjoys looking at picture books

Names objects in picture book

Developmental alerts

Does not suck or swallow by one month

Does not turn head to locate sounds by 4 months
Does not sit alone reach for or grasp object by 8 months
Does not creep or crawl on hands and knees by 12 months
Does not attempt to repeat words by 24 months
Does not avoid bumping into objects by 3rd bithday

Parents play a major part in a childs development. There are many things you as a parent can do to help your child
grow and learn during each stage of development. Infants and Toddlers (0-2 year of age) - Talk to the baby. They
will find their parents voice calming. Answer when your baby makes sounds by repeating the sounds and adding
words. This will help him learn to use language. Ask her to find objects for you or name body parts and objects. Play
matching games with your toddler, like shape sorting and simple puzzles. Set up a special time to read books with
your toddler. Enourage your child to take part in pretend play.

Matching games, simple puzzles and pretend play can help parents to
influence learning and development.
As a parent, you are your child's very first and favorite playmate. From the very beginning of your child's life, he is
playing with you, whether he is watching your face as you feed him or listening to your voice as you sing to him
during his diaper change. He is at work, learning and exploring. Sensory helps out with fine motor development