Developmental Milestones 6 months to 1 year

Last week we talked about developmental milestones from birth to 6 months, this week we will talk about the milestones of babies 6 months to 1 year. The second half a baby’s first year is very busy and very fun. Developmental milestones get even more complex and challenging for your baby. Their aware of their environment, and they really want to begin to explore and become a little more mobile.

Development: Milestones 6 to 9 Months

Your baby is really beginning to move his body into different positions. Don't expect them to stay in one place for too long. Being able to move from place to place will give your child a sense of power and control and their first real taste of physical independence.

Here are some of the key milestones to look for:

•Gets to sitting position without assistance

•Crawls forward on belly by pulling with arms and pushing with legs

•Assumes hands-and-knees position

•Creeps on hands and knees supporting trunk on hands and knees

•Uses pincer grasp

•Bangs two cubes together

•Puts objects into container

•Takes objects out of container

•Responds to simple verbal requests

•Responds to “no”

•Uses simple gestures, such as shaking head for “no”

•Explores objects in many different ways (shaking, banging, throwing, dropping)

•Shy or anxious with strangers

Developmental Milestones: 9 to 12 Months

At this time your baby exhibits extreme curiosity about their surroundings. They can now pick up things that they could only look at before. One way to help avoid them getting into danger is to get down on their level. Get on your hands and knees and look around your home for safety risks. Look for small items and other choking hazards like cords for blinds or draperies. Lock cabinets and put safety plugs in electrical outlets.

Developmental milestones 9-12 months

•Pulls self up to stand

•Walks holding on to furniture

•Stands momentarily without support

•May walk two or three steps without support

•Lets objects go voluntarily

•Tries to imitate scribbling

•Says “dada” and “mama”

•Uses exclamations, such as “oh-oh!”

•Tries to imitate words

•May be fearful in some situations

•Finger-feeds himself

•Extends arm or leg to help when being dressed

•Begins to use objects correctly (drinking from cup, brushing hair, dialing phone, listening to receiver)

•Enjoys imitating people in play

•Shows specific preferences for certain people and toys

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s development, please contact your pediatrician or for more information please visit the American Academy Pediatrics website

Source:

http://www.aap.org
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