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Birth
Baby is born -
Newborn
Primitive reflexes only. Can see, smell, taste, hear, and feel pain.
Startled by loud noises
Cries when hungry or wet
Sleep for much of the day and night, aware of surroundings and people when awake. -
3 months
Makes a wider variety of sounds. Watches movement of own hands.
Recognise main carers voice before being touched. Turns to sounds that he recognises.
Coos and smiles a lot.
Enjoys bath and caring routines e.g feeding, cuddling. -
6 months
If held correctly, can bear their own weight.
Responds to own name and different tones in carers voice. Makes a wide variety of sounds.
Screams when annoyed
Takes everything into their mouth
Tries to help (patting bottle) whilst being fed. -
9 months
Noises they make begin to sound like words. Very aware of their surroundings.
Looking for fallen toys in the right direction. Understands 'no' and 'bye-bye'
Makes sounds, listens and makes sounds again.
A strong bond should be established between the main carer and the child.
Holds own bottle or cup to try and feed themselves. Plays peek-a-boo -
1 year
Physical- Drinks from a cup with help, watches things that are happening intently.
Intellectual- Imitates adult enthusiastically. Understands simple instructions, has 3 or more words, points out objects.
Emotional- Likes to be in sight of the adults they know. Can show affection with hugs etc.
Social- Waves 'bye-bye' when asked. Doesnt put as much objects in mouth as before. -
2 years - starting childhood
Physical- begin to use pencils and can draw on paper. Can walk downstairs. Can roll a ball and throw.
Intellectual- Vocabulary of 15 words, interested in image in mirror.
Emotional- Can be clingy to main carer and doesn't like separation.
Social- Feeds themself. Cries when left with a stranger -
4 years old
Starts school where he learns how to make friends and share.
Can now dress himself and can talk a lot more fluently.
Has more bladder/bowel control.
Can now run and climb.
Understanding develops quicker than communication. Able to express "who", "what", "where", "mine", "his" and "ours". -
6 years
Now able to do things such as tie their own shoe laces and do buttons.
Has the ability to compete.
Can copy adult speech and can use logic. -
8 years - entering adolescence
Increase in height and weight.
Increase in coordination and strength.
Begins to understand time, what day it is and the date.
Develops a sense to be more independent.
Logical thinking develops more.