Baby Development Ages 1-3

All babies are individual and will develop at different rates all babies will not develop to the same stage at the same age. A baby at the age of 3 months will be expected to be able to hold a rattle for a few seconds but they usually can not look at the rattle at the same time. By being able to do this the baby has developed on their physical skills. Within the next two months of their lives the baby will be expected to develop to the next expected milestones. At the end of four months the baby can now roll from their back to front. By being able to do this the infant has developed on their motor skills. Also the baby can now push up on his forearms and lift their head and chest 90 degrees when lying on their stomach this position only

By the time a child reaches 3 years old gross motor skills will have improved dramatically, they will be able to run in all directions, jump and walk on tiptoes. Fine motor skills will also have improved enabling the child to master more complex skills such as using scissors and controlling a pencil or paintbrush. Using stories, rhymes and songs at this stage will increase the childs language skills, enabling him to speak in more complex sentences which in turn will allow him to express his emotions with more clarity. However, social skills are still developing and tantrums can still occur if the child does not get his own way with his friends. Between the ages of 4 and 5 physical development is improving at a rapid speed. The child will have developed his gross and fine motor skills resulting in improved balance, being able to skip and play simple ball games and his drawings and paintings will be recognisable. The child will become much more aware and interested in the world around him prompting endless questions and a desire to learn. He may be able to recognise simple, common words and count repetitively. At this stage the child has become able to control his emotions to a much better degree and can also recognise

By age 2-3 years children enjoy playing with older people who provide them with attention and begin to enjoy time with children their own age. Over the next few years the child becomes more independent and coopertative and likes to help. They develop social skills and play with others is more comfortable as they begin to consider the feelings of others and make friends, although resolving disputes can still be an issue. Rules and routine are required to help the child feel secure and safe.

From around 3 many children become more confident around people they do not know well and find it easier to be separated from their parent/carer they enjoy being with other children and gain enjoyment from playing with them. They will need some physical contact but will look for more verbal reassurance and approval. This is because their language has developed;

At this age they start to grow rapidly, they learn to crawl and walk, and they start learning a few words and noises. They can start eating on their own with a knife and fork, learn to do new things such as kicking and throwing a ball, start scribbling using a pen, climb up and down the stairs and can sort shapes in a shape sorter. They can turn pages and knobs of doors and are able to pedal a tricycle. Some skills using

They will be delayed in their physical development due to difficulties with the lower brain which is responsible for balance and co-ordination. They may also have a difference in muscle tone and find it difficult to gauge how much to grip an object. This delay in physical development will have an impact on the child’s social and emotional development also as they may not get as much chance to play and interact with other children in their peer group.

At two years, she will be able to talk in phrases or short sentences while also still using a lot of nonverbal communication (clinching of fists, walking away,

They begin to point to things that they want and are able to follow simple directions. They are also able to scribble and point to one body part such as the nose. Something that a parent can do with their child at this age is to allow the child to pretend play this way they are able to play and take a role of something such as a doctor, or a mom. A parent should be using simple and clear words so that the child can follow directions or simply describe things and what the child is asking for. Parents should also encourage the child to play with blocks and puzzles. By the time they are four and five years of age they should have already gained more cognitive skills like; naming colors, understand how counting works, draw a person with a few body parts, can make predictions about a simple book, knows about everyday things such as money, time, and food. For a parent to expand their cognitive development it’s essential to get them involved in the community and explore their interest. Also allowing the children to read a book just by looking at the pictures. This way they are able to retell the story. Finally teaching them the days of the week, months, and time of day so they begin to get an idea of their daily

Infants develop a lot during the age of 0 to 2 years, they first learn how to turn their head, roll over and sit without any help needed. Then they start to crawl and after a few months start to crawl down the stairs. Later they start to walk by holding on to the furniture and when they are about 1 year old and maybe a few months they will learn how to walk. After the have learnt how to walk properly they will start to

Their development in these first few months revolves around their increased understanding of their surroundings. This leads to their consequent displeasure when removed from a familiar setting. They recognise adults and sounds and now begin to react to a greater degree. They have favourite objects and show happiness around the people they recognise.

“You have a basic principal down, but did you know that from the time a baby enters this world that they are rapidly growing, not just physically or mentally but also cognitively!” “Babies are like a sponge when it comes to learning.” I smile as I begin by speaking of the intelligence of a newborn.

Another difference that we can find between children of two and three years old is that children of two years are not independent in its entirety, still, does not understand or follow rules

Children grow and develop at different rates; however, most pass through an identifiable skill “set” along the way. These skills, called developmental milestones, build on each other, from simple to complex, during predictable time periods for most children. Milestone charts, such as one provided below, represent a timetable for mastery of some developmental milestones for a certain age group.

These days a lot of children by the age of 2 years old will know how go on the internet, work a cell phone and know how to play video games. Technology is getting more advanced and children are getting smarter. My godson Brandon is 3 years old and knows how to work my phone, iPod and plays the PlayStation 3. He will grab my phone and will know how to go to YouTube and watch videos then later talk about what he just saw. Just by watching random videos his IQ expanded and started talking more about things a normal 3 year old wouldn’t normally talk about.

They now begin to walk if they have not already, and are exploring their surroundings more and more. During this year, children become more independent and even start to rebel against their parents by being defiant. In this time, toddlers are able to recognize themselves in the mirror as well as in pictures and videos. Setting a good example is important in this stage because children at this age like to copy and mimic everything that is done or said. At this point, children are able to say some words and phrases and have an understanding of many things and what is being said to them. This is the stage that is important to use gates and other proofing devices to prevent injuries. They try different things to see what kind of outcomes will come from doing so. Trial and error becomes a great problem solving strategy. Finally, from eighteen to 24 months of age, now trial and error is not necessary as they can think about and perceive events. At this age, communication is produced by gestures and small words. They learn to pretend (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011).