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One to three months
Physical- Moves reflexively
Emotional-Shows feelings of security when held or talked to
Cognitive- Coordinates eye movements
Social- Quiets in response to being held -
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Baby's first year
Infant- a child from birth through the first year
Physical development- refers to physical body changes
Gross motor development- improvement of skills using the large muscles in the legs and arms
Cognitive development- including thought, reasoning, language, and imagination
Social-emotional- includes trust, fear, confidence, pride, friendship, and humor -
Four months
Physical- Looks from object to hands to object
Emotional- Expresses delight
Cognitive- Enjoys watching hands and feet
Social- Laughs when tickled -
Five to six months
Physical- Can roll from tummy to back
Emotional- May be able to play the peek-a-boo game
Cognitive-Recognizes and responds to own name
Social- Enjoys playing with children -
Seven to eight months
Physical- Crawls awkwardly, combining movements on tummy and knees
Emotional-Shows desire for social contact
Cognitive- Likes to empty and fill containers
Social- Exhibits fear of strangers -
Nine months
Physical- Sits alone
Emotional- May show fear of heights
Cognitive-Likes to look for contents in a container
Social- Performs for others, repeats act if applauded -
Ten months
Physical- Stands with little support
Emotional- Cries less often
Cognitive- Speaks first recognizable word
Social- Fears strange places -
Eleven months
Physical- Is able to stand and pick up objects
Emotional- Tests caregivers to determine limits
Cognitive- Can point to body parts
Social- May not always want to be cooperative -
I years old
Physical- Climbs up and down stairs
Emotional- May resist napping
Cognitive- Waves good-bye
Social- Enjoys playing with siblings
