Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Are their developmental milestones for babies?

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I know all babies develop at their own pace, but I wanted to know round about ages for certain goals. Such as, first words, crawling, walking, sitting up, first tooth. Also are there ways to help them with their words?


Answer
Yep, every baby achieves or reaches different milestones at different ages.

here is a couple great websites that you can read through about what to look for during certain months (ages) on what they should be doing:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/infant_milestones/article_em.htm

http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/devmile.htm

Developmental Milestones: According to the
Early Learning Accomplishment Profile Assessment.

The following is a list of major milestones in baby's first year of life. This is meant to be a general guide, but keep in mind that all babies develop at different rates. If you have concerns that your baby's physical development is lagging behind, please consult your pediatrician.

Pushing Up: 4 to 5 months
As your newborn gains better head control, he will begin to push up and fully extend his arms. Babies spend the first six months of life gaining control of their posture, which sets the stage for more advanced motor skills.

Reaching and Grasping: 4 to 5 months
As a newborn's reflexes begin to disappear around 3 to 4 months, he'll use both hands to grasp for objects and have more control. The Palmer reflex, baby's clenched fist that waved spontaneously, has disappeared.

Rolling Over: 4 to 6 month
By six months of age, baby can roll over both ways.

Sitting Up: 6 to 7 months
By six months of age baby is sitting up or getting ready to do so as his back straightens out and strengthens. He is also able to pass a toy from one hand to another. By nine months baby has mastered sitting to the point of twisting and turning in place.

Crawling: 7 to 9 months
By nine months of age baby can move forward in some way whether it's creeping, crawling or scooting on his bottom.

Standing: 7 to 9 months
Some babies as early as six months of age can pull to stand.

Walking: 9 to 18 months
The average baby walks a month or two into his second year of life.

Climbing and Pushing: 18 to 24 months
At this age, toddlers have mastered walking to the point of climbing and pushing objects. A toddler can also carry things as he walks.

Dance and Dress: Age Two
Toddlers at this age love to dance, clapping their hands and tapping their feet to the rhythm. A toddler can also get himself out of his car seat and may prefer running to walking. He can also assist in dressing himself and can climb up and down stairs by himself.

Mental Milestones:
The following is a list of cognitive milestones in baby's first year.

Newborn to Three Months:

Remembers objects that disappear and reappear.
Can discriminate among different voices.
Can tune out stimulus at will.
Six to Nine Months:

Likes to imitate.
Babbles one syllable.
Knows his name and some words associated with familiar objects.
Understands the concept of object permanence, when things disappear from sight they may be there just concealed by something else.
12 to 18 Months:

Understands the meaning of some words and commands.
Has increased attention span.
Imitates activities.
Searches for hidden objects.
Uses five to 10 words.
Remembers past events for longer periods.
18 to 24 Months:

Engages in imaginary or pretend play.
Can follow two step commands.
Can put words together.
Can identify pictures in a book.
http://www.weeexercise.com/developmental_news.htm

At Three months old what should my infant son be doing?




princess


at 3 months should he be crawling, holding his head up, what do you think?


Answer
he should not be crawing.
He may be holding his head up a little bit better now but don't be discouraged if he can't do it all the way alot of babies do this around 4-5 months or maybe even six months if they aren't getting the proper tummy time. During tummy time he might be trying to mini pushups more.
He may begin to bat/grab at toys, if he misses that's fine he is building his hand eye cordnation.
You have probably heard his first real laugh by now. More coos and babbles will be an everyday thing from now on.




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