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DAY 1
REFLEX ABILITY:
Baby has come into the world. He now has the ability to see, hear, smell, and respond to his new environment . -
ONE WEEK OLD
REFLEX ABILITY (ROOTING):
While breast feeding, the baby's mother touches her nipple to the baby's cheek, which helps guide his mouth toward the nipple. -
1 1/2 MONTHS
REFLEX ABILITIES (GRASPING):
The baby's father places a stuffed bear near his hand. The baby grasps the leg of the bear. -
2 MONTHS
REFLEX ABILITY: The baby starts to stretch his legs and can now kick. -
4 MONTHS
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT:
Baby can sit up with the help of his mom. -
3 MONTHS
PERCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT: Baby starts to get into eating and sleeping patterns. -
4 MONTHS
PERCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT: Baby recognizes familiar faces -
4 MONTHS
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: Baby smiles for the first time. His mom and dad are thrilled -
2 MONTHS
REFLEX ABILITY: Baby can now support his upper body with his arms when laying on his stomach. -
5.4 MONTHS
LANGUAGE DEVELPMENT: Baby says first word! -
6 MONTHS
PERCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT:
Its 4th of July and the baby's parents can see the fireworks in the distance from their bedroom window. The father picks up the baby so he can see. When he points the firewors out, the baby's eyes widen and he starts making loud noises. The patterns are fascinating to him -
6 MONTHS
The baby has grown attached to his mother and father. When he sees them, he smiles and begins to laugh. -
6 .3 MONTHS
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: Baby now responds to yes and no, and babbles -
7 MONTHS
PERCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT: The baby enjoys social play now. His parents set up play dates with the nieghbor's baby across the street. He seems to enjoy spending time with her. -
8 MONTHS
LAUNGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: Dad teaches baby how to sign "I Love You" -
8 MONTHS
PERCEPTUAL/ LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: While playing with blocks, the baby keeps repeating the word "block" -
9 1/2 MONTHS
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT:
Child is able to stand up and walk holding onto furniture. -
10 MONTHS
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: Baby helps his mom get her Thanksgiving dinner by using a spoon, picking up food in very small portions -
10 MONTHS
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: Baby communicates through sounds, gestures, and facial expression -
11 MONTHS
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: Baby can walk now!
