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First Trimester
The first trimester is crucial for the development of the infant. This is known and described as the zygote and embryonic periods of prenatal development. All of the organs, nerve cells, and brain cells start to develop as well.
Works Cited:
https://www.onhealth.com/content/1/pregnancy_stages_trimesters
"A Month at a Time From Conception to Birth", page 2 -
Second Trimester
The fetus face will start to develop more of a human appearance. The hands and feet will also to start to become better formed. The eyelids are closed during this trimester and will stay closed until the next trimester. The mother will start to feel more movement from the baby. Works Cited:
https://www.onhealth.com/content/1/pregnancy_stages_trimesters
"A Month at a Time From Conception to Birth", page 2 -
Third Trimester
The eyelids of the fetus are now open and completely formed. The baby can start to hear noises and and start to develop fingerprints. The baby will also start to get into the head down position getting ready for delivery. Works Cited:
https://www.onhealth.com/content/1/pregnancy_stages_trimesters
"A Month at a Time From Conception to Birth", page 2 -
Birth- 2 Weeks
The baby hits one of many big growth spurts in his/her life. Newborns need extra care and attention when it comes to sleeping, feeding, and peeing/pooping. Most babies will also gain quite a bit of weight during this time period due to all of the feeding. Works Cited:
https://www.verywellfamily.com/your-2-week-old-baby-development-and-milestones-4169757
https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/month-by-month/week-2.aspx -
Infancy: 1-12 months
The baby is starting to crawl and form words during this point. It is important to spend a lot of time around them and show them as much affection and attention as possible as it is crucial to their development. They start to recognize sounds, light and their bottle/breast. Most babies will weigh about 10-18 pounds during this time. Works Cited:
"1-12 Months, Ages and Stages"
https://www.momjunction.com/articles/learning-activities-for-your-4-month-old-baby_0091527/ -
Infancy: 12-18 Months
The child will start developing more, new vocabulary and starts using other ways than just words to communicate such as, pointing or making different noises or different things. The child will start to learn how to feed his/herself and can even start being potty trained. At this point, they also like imitating people and start the so-called "temper tantrums". Works Cited:
"18-24 Months, Ages and Stages"
https://www.thetot.com/toddler/toddler-developmental-milestones-18-24-months/ -
Toddlerhood: 18-24 Months
The baby will start to smile and giggle as time moves forward. They will also develop their first steps and first words. At this point they weigh about 17-30 pounds and they can indicate what they want and start to use their words to let their caregiver know. They are also able to recognize who is talking and identify them. Works Cited:
"12-18 Months, Ages and Stages"
https://teisinc.com/developmental-activity-day-12-18-months/ -
Toddlerhood: 2 Years Old
By this point the child is feeling pretty confident in themselves and independent. They like to things on their own with help from nobody. Most of the time they enjoying exploring, touching new things and lots more. They have a good chance of getting into something they shouldn't. Allowing them to development without unfair punishments is important. Works Cited:
"2-Year-Olds, Ages and Stages"
https://www.babycenter.com/child/2-years-old/your-two-year-old-milestones-and-development_40007714 -
Early Childhood: 3 Years Old
At this age children want to help with daily tasks and spend lots of time with their parents. They start to develop a more mature appearance, and will start to grow and even out a little more as well. They will also be sleeping a lot more peaceful by now and not have as many accidents in the bed. Most children will also be able to start using the toilet with some assistance by this age too. "3-Year-Olds, Ages and Stages"
https://mom.com/toddler/is-preschool-good-for-3-year-olds -
Early Childhood: 4 Years Old
At this stage of life children are extremely imaginative and are very eager to learn new things. They are starting to have a stronger language understanding and will try to have intelligent conversations. They can start to dress themselves on their own and can also start to use utensils at the kitchen table. They can also start to recognize letters and learn them with more practice. "4-Year-Olds, Ages and Stages"
https://www.speechbuddy.com/blog/speech-disorders/four-year-old-speech-milestones/ -
Early Childhood: 5 Years Old
Children at this age are energetic and ready to learn and participate in a lot more activities. They start to gain more friends, but they are still learning some social skills. Baby teeth are beginning to fall out and they can also start learning how to ride a tricycle or a bike with training wheels. They are also able to determine which of the two is their dominant hand. "5-Year-Olds, Ages and Stages"
https://parenting.firstcry.com/articles/5-year-old-developmental-milestone-what-to-expect/ -
Adolescent Years: 10 Years Old
Girls will begin puberty and boys will begin about a year later. There is also a large physical growth spurt occurring from the extremities towards the torso. The head also grows as well as the feet, hands, ears, nose, internal organs, etc. The brain is also undergoing continuous development and growth during these adolescent years. "Mod 6.2 Overview of Adolescence"
https://alphamom.com/parenting/big-kid/10-year-olds-texting/ -
Adolescent Years: 14 Years Old
Primary and secondary sex characteristics occur during the adolescent years. Primary is the change in the reproductive organs whereas secondary are changes that show a male or female are becoming sexually mature. Pubic and underarm hair also develop during these years. "Mod 6.2 Overview of Adolescence"
https://yourteenmag.com/social-life/tips-teen-dating/14-with-boyfriend