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Child Development New Born to 12 Months 

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Child Development New Born to 12 Months 

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A new mother? Unsure how a baby is developing during their first twelve months out of the womb? This timeline is here to explain the developmental stages of new born to one year!

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Between the newborn to one-month stage, the baby is growing fast. In this stage, the baby weighs approximately 6-9 pounds and is 18 to 21 inches long. Their eyes are sensitive to light and can only see the outlines of objects. They can recognize the mother's voice and can be soothed with quiet sounds and movements. They mainly communicate by crying and fussing to get attention. They usually sleep 17 to 19 hours a day and like to be cuddled by their mom. When they are awake, they feed close to 18 and 22 ounces per day. They enjoy baths and express displeasure. They enjoy light and brightness.

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In the 2 to 3-month stage of a baby, it weighs 8 to 16 pounds. It is 20 to 27 inches long and they gain 1/4 to 1/2 a pound every week. In this stage, the baby starts to stretch and kick. You can see their facial expressions more like smiling and different ways of communicating. They start looking at you more closely and follow you with their eyes. In this stage, babies learn by playing with them. You can sing and talk to them and maybe even play peekaboo.

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In the 4 to 5-month stage, the baby might start cooing. Cooing is a way babies are trying to find their voice. They can make sounds when you talk to them and will turn their head toward the sound of your voice. The baby also tends to move around a lot more like rolling around and can sit with support. When feeding, the baby might open their mouth when he sees a bottle. Around this stage, you get to find out your baby's behavioral style and how your baby reacts to certain things and people. They can respond to love and affection with a smile or a giggle.

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In the 6 to 7-month stage, the baby is already imagining things. Their imagination just starts and he is remember their favorite things, toys, books, and even people. As the baby grows, their emotions grow with them as well. Many babies can develop separation anxiety. The baby is scared of meeting new people but it is completely normal and part of growing up. During this stage, the baby can communicate with you clearly and can lift their arms when they want you to lift them. Sometimes they can turn their head away or even wave their hand when they have had enough to eat. They can sit up by themselves, pick up smaller objects, and crawl using their hands and knees.

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In the 8 to 9 months stage, the baby is having a growth spurt in their brain. They can communicate with small words like "dada" and "mama". It is important to keep talking and reading to your baby for a solid foundation for language. As the baby grows, they can start eating small pieces of food like fruit, veggies, pasta and bread. During this stage, the baby starts teething and it can be difficult for them to go to sleep. Some babies have a sleep schedule where they sleep the entire night and play during the day.

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From 10 months to 12 months, the infant is constantly learning about the environment around them. They can stand up by themselves and maybe even take a few steps on their own. They can also be very hands-on by picking up food and by collecting small objects. A 10-month-old infant can sleep up to 12 hours a day and take 2 naps during the day. As they are learning how to walk, they get curious by the day, trying to explore their environment. They can say "hi" and "bye" or/and can wave. The infant can learn a lot by reading to them and teaching them the colors and the alphabet. Even though they may not be able to pronounce it right, they have an idea of the answer.