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1 - 3 months
Moves reflexively. -Physical: physical body changes in a growing individual.
Shows some interest in sounds, but most vocalizing is still crying. -Cognitive: Growth in the mental processes used to gain knowledge.
Whimpers when hungry, chortles when content. -Emotional;
Infant: Term used to refer to a child from birth through the first year of life. -
4 months
Swipes at objects, gradually improving aim. -Physical: physical body changes in a growing individual
Explores toys by grasping, sucking, shaking, and banging. -Cognitive: Growth in the mental processe used to gain knowledge.
Responds to continued warmth and affection. -Social: Growth in the two related areas of social and emotional skills.
Becomes unresponsive if left alone most of waking hours. - Emotional -
5 - 6 months
Grabs objects with either hand. -Physical: body changes in one individual
Smiles at self in mirror. -Cognitive; Used to gain Knowledge.
May begin to show fearful behavior as separateness is felt. -Emotional
May be able to play the peek-a-boo game. Social; Growth in the two related areas.
Sits in a tripod position using arms for support. -Physical
Grabs at any and all objects in reach. -Cognitive
Enjoys playing with children. -Social
Likes attention and may cry to get it. - Emotional -
7 - 8 months
Likes to bounce when in standing position. -Physical 7
Thoroughly enjoys company of siblings. Social 7
Crawls. -Physical 8
May anticipate being left and become disturbed. Emotional 8
Physical: body changes in a growing individual
Social: Growth in the two related areas of social and emotional skills. -
9 months
Uses index finger to point, lead, and poke. -Physical
Responds appropriately to a few specific words. -Cognitive
May show a fear of new sounds. -Emotional
Performs for others, repeats act if applauded. -Social
Physical: body changes in a growing individual
Social: Growth in the two related areas of social and emotional
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10 months
Likes to walk holding caregiver's hands. -Physical: body changes in a growing individual
Speaks first recognizable word. -Cognitive; Used to gain knowledge
Enjoys music and may mimic movements others make to music. -Social
Fears strange places. -Emotional -
11 months
Takes off shoes and socks. -Physical: body changes in one growing individual
Likes to look at pictures in a book. -Cognitive:Used to gain knowledge
May not always want to be cooperative. -Emotional
Tests caregivers to determine limits. - Social -
12 months
Climbs up and down stairs. -Physical: body changes in one growing individual
Waves good-bye. -Cognitive:Used to gain knowledge
May have tantrums. -Emotional
Likes to practice communication with adults. -Social
