Developmental Stages for Children (Newborn to Toddler) by Briana Chavez

The Newborn (Birth - 1 Month)

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Newborns do not have voluntary control of their body. Due to the lack of control, newborns use crying are their primary source for communicating their needs and emotions.
Their skin is sensitive and it's prone to rashes and may develop a yellow discoloration.
Newborns have the ability to distinguish and respond differently to a variety of sounds.
Usually sleep for 17-19 hours per day.
Eyes may appear crossed certain times.

1 - 4 Months

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Around this age range, the infant will begin rolling from the front to the back by turning their head to one side.
They will fixate on a moving object that is at a 12 inch distance.
Begins to looks around for the sound source.
Will begin to imitate interactions as well as avoiding.
The infant will being to recognize and reach out to familiar faces and objects

4 - 8 Months

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The infant at this age are capable to sit alone without any support.
Usually they will pull themselves into a crawling position and rock back and forth.
Will imitate actions and facial expressions
They begin to search for toys or foods that may be hidden.
Respond to variations in an adult's tone of voice, sounds, and express emotions

8 - 12 Months

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Around this age, an infant will go through 2 major developments, walking and talking. Other developmental signs include:

Can maintain a good balance when sitting as well as shifting positions without falling.
May begin communicating by shaking their head "yes" or "no".
Can begin to perform simple directions and request.
Will pull themselves into a standing position.
Likely to babble to initiate social interaction.

1 Year Old

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Can stand alone and walk unassisted.
Around this age, the toddler will begin to want to feed themselves by holding their utensils or cups.
Will stop placing toys in their mouth much less.
Toddlers will being to use one word to convey and entire thought. As time goes on, the toddler will being to use two-word phrases.
Begins to understand and identify body parts.

2 Years Old

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When walking and running, the toddler will have less falls and have greater confidence moving so.
Toddlers begin to achieve toilet training during this year.
Starts using about 50 to 300 words as their vocabulary increases.
Can show signs of empathy as well are using physical aggression when frustrated or angry.
Toddlers will usually become more impatient since it is a challenge for them to wait or take turns.