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Physical Development
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Vision: Color
At about 0-1 month the baby can begin to see vague colors, but it is limited. They can see color from birht but tend to have difficulty figuring out blues from greens and reds from yellows. -
Raise head
The baby will usually start to raise their a little more each week. But, typically start around 2 months of age. -
Reaching
At this age, 3-6 months, most babies become more accurate in their voluntarily reaching. From birth, they make attempts to reach for moving objects, which is called pre-reaches. -
Sit
At age 5-7 months, infants may start to sit up without support. -
Crawling
At 8-10 months babies start crawling forward on their belly. While learning to crawl, some babies rock on their hands and knees and others push themselves backward instead of forward, because at this time, their arm muscles are stronger than their legs. Some children completely skip the stage of crawling and scoot or slither on their bellys. -
Walking holding onto furniture
Typically babies between 9 and 11 months start to walk holding onto furniture. they will start by pulling themselves up to a standing position, then as they feel secure, will usually push the object infront of them while walking behind it. Occasionally, taking a few steps on their own getting themselves to the object. -
Walking Alone
10-13 months is typically when babies start to walk. At first, they will walk with their feet spread apart to help witth their balance. As they learn more they will learn how to walk, change direction, and squat to pick things up than stand again.
