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Cognitive:
-looks at objects in hand
-looks after a toy which is dropped
-uses a 2-hand approach to grasp toys
-looks at objects as small as a raisin
-turns head to voice, follows with eye

Physical:
-will bear weight on legs
-can roll over stomach to back and back to stomach
-when pulled to sit, head is steady, does not fall back
-when on stomach, pushes up on hands
-when on stomach, can lift head and look about
-sits with support
-will begin to reach for and grasp objects
-engages hands in midline
-clasps hands together often

-follows objects with eyes left, right, up and down
-begins purposeful, visually directed reaching
-can transfer objects from one hand to the other
-can pick up cube/medium sized object easily
-can hold small objects in hand

Socio-emotional:
-has a social smile
-will pat a bottle with both hands
-anticipates food on sight
-is gazing at parents holding eye contact

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Chid Development - Stages of Physical Development 0-12 months

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Cognitive:
-might be able to say a few words such as "Mommy" and "Daddy"
-wave in response to "bye-bye" at people as well as objects
-they can respond with "no"
-point at things they want (i.e. to play with or to eat)
-can understand and respond to verbal commands (i.e. when doing something they are not supposed to and the teacher says, "no thank you Ottie," the child listens and stops what they were doing)
Physical:
-walking while holding onto furniture
-pulling themselves into to a sitting position then to a standing position
-can wave, clap, give high-fives, play peek-a-boo with their own hands
-can use their fingertips to grasp small objects (i.e. pieces of cereal, peas, pens, crayons, etc.)
Socio-emotional:
-have temper tantrums in relation to being frustrated
-cling to you if hiding from a stranger
-starts to respond to humorous things such as peek-a-boo or when you make funny nosies
-might have separation anxiety from parents or caregivers for short periods of time
-begin to play independently without having to be entertained for short periods of time
Media:
-12 month old toddler using fingertips to hold crayons:
https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2015/02/12months-437_wide.jpg?width=600

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Cognitive:
-Has ability to respond to simple directions
-Begins to count and organize objects
-Increase in vocabulary
-Starting to engage in imaginatory play
-Can start to help clean up, can have small tasks assigned to them
-Can identify the difference between big and small
-Can identitfy their own sex "I am a girl, I am a boy"
-Speak in short phrases/sentences
-Begins to problem solve by trial and error
Physical:
-Children should be able to jump off of objects from a low height
-Can climb and run but have trouble changing directions
-Can throw objects using full arm
-Can string large beads on a piece of yarn
-Has ability to kick a large ball
-Beginning to walk up stairs using alternating feet
-Can use scissors
-Start to stand on tip toes
-Increase in fine motor skills
Socio-emotional:
-Starts to understand how to follow rules
-Has ability to recognize when they have done something well, has
the ability to be proud of their own actions
-Becomes possesive over personal items toys, stuffed animals, etc.
-Starts to become defiant and resist change
-Begins to become excited in the presence of other children
-Increase in role play
-Still trying to understand the concept of independence, on a small
scale
-Starts to develop specific fears

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Learn about some typical developmental milestones you can expect your child to achieve between the ages of 24-36 months.

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Cognitive:
-A child going into the end of infancy knows right from wrong
-Children should be able to understand what someone says but not follow their instructions
-They can identify some body parts
-Children are able to identify 2-3 word linked sentences
-They are able to respond to simple questions and notice gender differences
-At 23 months they can name simple pictures
Physical:
-At 18 months children should be self-eating
-They are able to dance to music on their own
-Children stop putting objects in their mouth
-They are able to roll a throw a ball
-They are able to undress themselves
-Brush their teeth by themselves
Socio-emotional:
-They battle bed-time
-Starts "mine" routine because of attachment
-Shows a sense of shyness towards new people
-A child can give hugs and kisses
-Recognize themselves in a mirror

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Cognitive:
-At 7 months babies become interested in mirrors and reflections.

-Memory starts to improve, peek-a-boo is a good example of this. Babies will be surprised but they will start to notice patterns and after enough repetition will realize what is actually happening.

-They interact with toys more, they attempt to play with them.

-Talking with infants will help build multisensory experiences.

-Their sensitive periods are when they are more receptive to new experiences, it's a learning window.

Physical:

-At 7 months, babies tend to be able to sit up straight. Tummy time helps develop neck and shoulder strength allowing them to successfully sit up straight.

-8 months is when babies typically begin to crawl, they can release object voluntarily, and they can also develop a pincer grip which helps them be able to write in the future.
-Often, they can engage in hand to mouth feeding.
-At 9-12 months, babies can walk holding onto furniture. At 10 months, they can confidently stand alone! At by 12 months most babies are taking their first steps.

Socio-emotional:

-Responsive care is when an adult changes to match a child's temperament, it makes the baby feel more secure.

- Goodness of Fit is how well a caregiver adjusts to the baby's temperament.
-Babies are in Stage 1 of Erikson's psychosocial  developmental theory. They are learning to gain a sense of trust from those who surround them.

-Piaget's theory states that babies are "egocentric" they can only see the world one way.

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Standing is a natural instinct for us humans, so baby doesn't need too much prodding to attempt this milestone. Although a little support is much appreciated! Amanda Edwards gives you a quick overview of what to expect, and how to help, as your little one gets one step (pun intended!)