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First Month (prenatal)
Physical Development: The baby is called an embryo. The embryo starts off as a miniscule dot with only 100 cells.These cells are receiving nourishment from the nutrient-rich lining of the mothers uterus and are already beginning to separate into specific systems and organs of the human body such as the skin, respiratory system, and skeletal structure. The circulatory system is in its beginning stages, creating blood cells for future circulation. The head is beginning to take shape and form. -
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Child Development
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Second Month (prenatal)
Physical Devlopment: The baby is now almost the size of an acorn. The baby’s heart has already formed, the arms and legs are expanding and beginning to take shape, and the baby’s fingers are beginning to separate. Facial features and ears are beginning to form as well. The spinal cord is beginning to form, and the baby’s brain is growing at an exponential rate, producing about 100 new brain cells every minute. -
Third Month (prenatal)
Physiclal Development:The fetus will grow considerably during the third month and begin to resemble a real baby with facial features, arms, legs, fingers, and toes. Fingernails, toenails, and ears are becoming more pronounced as well. The baby is able to move a little now. The urinary system is now working. The baby is producing waste products which are neutralized by the placenta. -
Fourth Month (prenatal)
Physical Development: The baby has newly formed eyelids, brows, and lashes, are there already, and the baby may even begin sucking its thumb. In addition, the baby can now swallow, yawn, and make a variety of different facial expressions. -
Fifth Month (prenatal)
Physical Devlopment: The baby weighs about one pound, The lungs are beginning to exhale amniotic fluid, and the circulatory and urinary systems are working. Hair on head, eyebrows and eyelashes is filling in.The rapid growth spurt is tapering off, but reflexes are kicking in. Emotional Development: It can yawn, stretch and make facial expressions, even frown. Intellectual Development: Taste buds are beginning to develop and can distinguish sweet from bitter tastes. -
Sixth Month (prenatal)
Physical Development: The baby vocal cords are fully functional, although it won’t be truly practicing until it sees its first glimpse of daylight. Hiccups are common for it as your little one practices swallowing, and you may feel these throughout the day. -
Seventh Month (prenatal)
Physical Development: The baby will be about 3 pounds and 16 inches long. The baby eyes that were fused shut have opened. The nails have reached the tops of her fingers and toes. The lungs are beginning to be functional and the baby would have a good chance for survival. -
Eighth Month (prenatal)
Physical Development: At the end of this month the baby is about 16 to 18 inches (40 to 46 centimeters) long and weighs around 4.5 to 5.5 pounds. The baby's kicks are strong and you may be able to see the outline of a small heel or elbow pressed against the abdomen of the mother. -
Ninth Month (prenatal)
Physical Development: The baby will gain weight at the rate of about an ounce per day during the last month before the birth. The baby is getting fatter and its skin is less rumpled. Your baby is now about 20 inches long and weighs approximately 6 to 9 pounds. -
1-4 Months Old (newborn)
Physical Development: Babies can hold their heads up for a few seconds. Intellectual Development: They begin to coo or make happy noises. They also begin to babble. Socail/Emotional Development: They start showing emotion by crying when they are sad and smileing when they are happy. -
5-8 Months (new born)
Physical Development: The infant is able to pick up small objects with thumb or forefinger. Baby can raise his chest with arm support while lying on his stomach. He can hold his head steady when sitting upright. Intellectual Development: -
9-12 months (newborn)
Physical Development: The baby is crawling and standing by itself, and possibly trying to take its first solo steps. She can walk while holding onto furniture -
1 year old (toddler)
Physical Development: The baby will be able to turn pages and knobs. Kick a ball and stand on her tiptoes. Intellectual Development: Shows interest in and understands numbers and time concepts. Intellectual Development: Completes puzzles intended for older children. Consistently organizes, sorts, arranges, and classifies things, and then assigns them all names. Understands cause and effect, makes inferences, responds to directions, and multitasks earlier than others -
2 year old (toddler)
Physical Development: They stand on tip toes. They throw balls and kick them forward. They walk, run, climb, walk up and down stairs alone and dig. They jump with two feet together. They feel discomfort with wet or soiled diapers. They start to show an interest in toilet training. They take things apart and put them back together. They like to screw and unscrew lids. Children are generally more active than at any other point in their lives. -
2 year old (toddler)
Social/Emotional Development: They try to assert themselves by saying "No." They like to imitate the behavior of adults and others. They want to help with household tasks. They begin to play simple pretend games. Their fantasy play is very short and simple. It does not involve others. They sometimes do the opposite of what is asked. They are generally very self-centered and sharing is still difficult. They enjoy playing near other children. -
3 year old
Physical Development: Babies at this age weigh about 25-44 pounds, is about 34-43 inches tall.
develops a taller, thinner, adult-like appearance,
develops a full set of baby teeth,
sleeps 10-12 hours at night,
sleeps through most nights without wetting the bed,
uses the toilet with some help,
puts on shoes. Intellectual Development: talks so that 75 to 80 percent of his speech is understandable
talks in complete sentences of 3-5 words. -
Preschoolers
Physical Development:sharpen fine-motor skills such as cutting, pasting, stapling, taping, and painting on a daily basis. The child will start to run and jump. Intellecutual Development:learning to share not only toys, but also conversation. Social Development: The child will start talking to other children or playing with other children.
