Physical Development of an Infant

By bautistamiriam
  • Newborn

    Newborn

    • Communicate through grunts, hiccups, cries, and sneezes
    • Their vision is between 8-12 inches
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    Physical Development of Infant By: Miriam Bautista

  • 1 Month

    1 Month

    • Their hearing is fully developed
    • They may respond to familiar sounds
  • 2 Months

    2 Months

    • Keeps track of moving objects with his/her eyes
    • Begins to lift their head
  • 3 Months

    3 Months

    • Mimics sounds, expressions, and movement
    • Recognize familiar faces
  • 4 Months

    4 Months

    • May start teething
    • May start rolling from stomach to back
  • 5 Months

    5 Months

    • Learns how to reach with both hands
    • Knows how to grasp things with finger
  • 6 Months

    6 Months

    • Learns to roll back to front and ront to back
    • Starts learning how to sit up
  • 7 Months

    7 Months

    • With help of an adult they can support their weight on their legs
    • Babbles and imitates sounds
  • 8 Months

    8 Months

    • They know how to sit by themselves
    • Are starting to crawl or already are crawling
  • 9 Months

    9 Months

    • Better control over hands and fingers, making it easier to grab small objects
    • Make the link between sounds, gestures, and meaning
  • 10 Months

    10 Months

    • Understand simple instructions
    • Remember their favorite toy
  • 11 Months

    11 Months

    • Recognize objects
    • Know how to stand, scoot, and cruise
  • 12 Months

    12 Months

    • Most likely can self feed
    • Can say "Dada" and "Mama"