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A helpful guide for Kyle to remember when the babies are supposed to do what. Gosh.
Four Months: (December)
You should also see her begin to understand that she can communicate with you. As a result, she'll try all sorts of repetitive, high-pitched giggles, shrieks and noises as she shapes her mouth to change the sounds. You'll start to hear her repeat one type of sound "such as ba-ba-ba" over and over as she practices. Any day now, your baby will also realize that people and things have a name, such as "Mama" and"milk" - which is a critical part of language development. If you call her by name, she may respond as she should begins to associate herself with it.
- squeal and laugh with delight
- make raspberry sounds
- experiment by making new sounds
- make sounds in response to you
- track moving objects
- roll over (front to back)
- raise up on straightened arms while lying on stomach.
- grasp a rattle with strong hands
- bear weight on both legs
- sleep through the night (!!!)
- show interest in solid food by reaching for parents's food.
Five Months: (January)
Dexterity is an important skill that Baby is working on this month. By now, she can probably accurately reach out with one hand and trap an object in a mitten-like grab. She can hold a toy in her hand, inspect it carefully, and then transfer it to the other hand and start sucking on it. With this improved coordination comes the ability to grasp different-sized objects.
- reach accurately for an object
- hold her head steady when sitting upright
- sit supported for up to 30 minutes
- sit alone for a few moments
- roll from front to back
- raise chest with arm support while on stomach
- mimic sounds and gestures
- repeat strings of syllables in a rhythmic way
- babble to get attention
- show positive reaction to different sounds
- make different sounds for different needs
A transition from formula to solid food (Rice) begins. :O Go from rice to oatmeal to barley before trying mixed cereal, apparently. Then other foods...MMMM PUREED PEAS. And soggy crackers!
Six Months: (February)
Six months is the age of activity, a time when your baby is building muscles and squirming with energy. As you try to hold her, she may arch her back in an attempt to get down and move around on her own. She can rock and pivot while on her stomach, rolling from back to stomach and back again. Some babies begin to sit unsupported at this age, although the age range for the development of this skill is between six and nine months. She may also dig her fingers or toes into the floor to push herself toward a favorite toy. Baby may also begin teething at six months. Telltale signs include drooling, redness in gums, loss of appetite, irritability, and even possibly a low-grade fever. You can help soothe Baby with over-the-counter soothing gels or by gently massaging her gums with your finger.
- improve fine motor skills and begin to feel and turn around small objects in hands
- say vowel-consonant combinations
- express unhappiness when a toy is taken away
- discover self and "talk" to self in mirrors
- understand that they are separate beings, and develop anxious feelings when they are apart from you. "seperation anxiety"
- learn to soothe self by sucking thumb or using pacifier
- explore environment by putting everything in mouth
TEETHING OH GOD.
Seven Months: (March)
This month marks a very busy, active stage in Baby's life as she becomes more mobile. By now she may be able to sit by herself, at least for a short while. This will soon be followed, by rolling and rocking motions as she begins to crawl. You may notice that she will try to pull herself up to a standing position from a seated one.
- stretch their body or try standing on tiptoes to reach a toy
- get upset when you take a toy away as they begin to understand "no toy equals no play"
- identify what you're feeling by tone of voice
- eat a cracker or finger food by herself.
Play patty-cake and peek-a-boo and rhyme words and MUSIC. :D
Eight Months: (April)
This is another big month for locomotion, as your baby starts to crawl.Although most babies naturally go through this scooting around phase,some never learn to crawl - or only crawl briefly before learning how to walk. In a matter of weeks, Baby may also begin to try to pull herself up and stand alone, or move into a sitting position from her stomach.
- "rake" food towards self on the floor and pick it up
- clap and bang objects together
- use arms to invite someone to pick them up
- reach for spoon when you feed them
- turn away when no longer hungry
- babble random consonants (di, ba, ma)
- understand the meaning of "no"
- understand a rough idea of "in" and "out"
- add tongue movement to change the sound of a word
Nine Months: (May)
This month is an important time for both social and language development. Word and rhyming games are some very big favorites with babies this month. By this age, your baby knows her name and what lots of words mean that are associated with people or objects she loves. If you motion for her to "come here," she understands what you want without having to explicitly hear the words. By now, your baby is probably an expert babbler; in fact, she may have even moved on to repeating one sound over and over. A few may have linked a word with the object, such as "wawa" (water) or "baba" (bottle).
- respond to simple requests ("give Mama the toy")
- use consonants, as she begins saying "mama" or "dada"
- learn and say one other word besides "mama" or "dada"
- pivot in a circle
- feed self, although it'll be messy!
- manipulate tiny objects like peas and pieces of cereal with thumb and forefinger
- drop toys on purpose to watch them fall and then look for them. This is a sign that Baby is curious about how she can affect the objects around her.
- has developed the instinct to bounce to music
- begin to point and poke with her index finger as a sign of growing curiosity
Ten Months: (June)
Baby is becoming more mobile and as a result, is learning to crawl more efficiently. A few infants can actually take their first steps this early. If your child doesn't start walking now, however, don't worry.Some babies wait to walk until after their first birthday. Early walking is not linked to higher intelligence or athletic ability.Although he may not be walking, you'll probably see him creep, climb,stand and balance as his muscles continue to develop. As manual dexterity and fine motor control continue to improve, your baby will be able to pick up very small objects with great precision.
- roll a ball to you as social skills and interest in play grows
- go from lying to sitting without any help
- show a desire to please you as they become even more attached to you
- search for a toy after watching you hide it (object permanence! yay psychology!!)
- resist being put to bed or left alone as their attachment grows
- remember a favourite song and laugh and smile when it's played
- express with gestures and sounds instead of cries
- use gibberish in a conversational way
Eleven Months: (July)
This month Baby will be further developing her communication skills as she learns how to express her desires with gestures and words instead of cries. You can expect her to say a few one-syllable words (such as "hi") and to begin to string together multiple syllables. She will also probably learn a few new words, colors, and numbers with your help. Even if she doesn't know lots of words, you'll probably be able to decipher her "baby sign language".
- cry when scolded as they mature emotionally
- begin to stand without assistance
- repeat actions to get attention
- manipulate an object to get it out of a tight space
- put objects into a container
Twelve Months (ONE YEAR): (August)
This month is a good time to reflect how far your baby has come since her birth. Most babies this age love to express affection, and most have mastered the art of hugging and kissing. She may even be able to give a kiss or hug when asked. As her attachment to you deepens, her wariness around strangers probably remains. Handling any momentary anxiety with calm, confident, loving support can help ease her temporary fears. As she gets older, your consistent loving responses will help her gain more confidence, until one day soon, she'll begin to greet new people with joy.
- develop an attachment to a comfort object like a teddy bear or a blanket to soothe self.
- explore away from parents in a safe environment
- begin to walk more steadily on own
- begin to grab up small crumbs or pieces of food with two fingers
- learn how to stack blocks and scribble paper
- begin to expand beyond one syllable vocab
- search for hidden objects
- make animal noises
- begin to point to things and look at pictures
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Four Months: (December)
You should also see her begin to understand that she can communicate with you. As a result, she'll try all sorts of repetitive, high-pitched giggles, shrieks and noises as she shapes her mouth to change the sounds. You'll start to hear her repeat one type of sound "such as ba-ba-ba" over and over as she practices. Any day now, your baby will also realize that people and things have a name, such as "Mama" and"milk" - which is a critical part of language development. If you call her by name, she may respond as she should begins to associate herself with it.
- squeal and laugh with delight
- make raspberry sounds
- experiment by making new sounds
- make sounds in response to you
- track moving objects
- roll over (front to back)
- raise up on straightened arms while lying on stomach.
- grasp a rattle with strong hands
- bear weight on both legs
- sleep through the night (!!!)
- show interest in solid food by reaching for parents's food.
Five Months: (January)
Dexterity is an important skill that Baby is working on this month. By now, she can probably accurately reach out with one hand and trap an object in a mitten-like grab. She can hold a toy in her hand, inspect it carefully, and then transfer it to the other hand and start sucking on it. With this improved coordination comes the ability to grasp different-sized objects.
- reach accurately for an object
- hold her head steady when sitting upright
- sit supported for up to 30 minutes
- sit alone for a few moments
- roll from front to back
- raise chest with arm support while on stomach
- mimic sounds and gestures
- repeat strings of syllables in a rhythmic way
- babble to get attention
- show positive reaction to different sounds
- make different sounds for different needs
A transition from formula to solid food (Rice) begins. :O Go from rice to oatmeal to barley before trying mixed cereal, apparently. Then other foods...MMMM PUREED PEAS. And soggy crackers!
Six Months: (February)
Six months is the age of activity, a time when your baby is building muscles and squirming with energy. As you try to hold her, she may arch her back in an attempt to get down and move around on her own. She can rock and pivot while on her stomach, rolling from back to stomach and back again. Some babies begin to sit unsupported at this age, although the age range for the development of this skill is between six and nine months. She may also dig her fingers or toes into the floor to push herself toward a favorite toy. Baby may also begin teething at six months. Telltale signs include drooling, redness in gums, loss of appetite, irritability, and even possibly a low-grade fever. You can help soothe Baby with over-the-counter soothing gels or by gently massaging her gums with your finger.
- improve fine motor skills and begin to feel and turn around small objects in hands
- say vowel-consonant combinations
- express unhappiness when a toy is taken away
- discover self and "talk" to self in mirrors
- understand that they are separate beings, and develop anxious feelings when they are apart from you. "seperation anxiety"
- learn to soothe self by sucking thumb or using pacifier
- explore environment by putting everything in mouth
TEETHING OH GOD.
Seven Months: (March)
This month marks a very busy, active stage in Baby's life as she becomes more mobile. By now she may be able to sit by herself, at least for a short while. This will soon be followed, by rolling and rocking motions as she begins to crawl. You may notice that she will try to pull herself up to a standing position from a seated one.
- stretch their body or try standing on tiptoes to reach a toy
- get upset when you take a toy away as they begin to understand "no toy equals no play"
- identify what you're feeling by tone of voice
- eat a cracker or finger food by herself.
Play patty-cake and peek-a-boo and rhyme words and MUSIC. :D
Eight Months: (April)
This is another big month for locomotion, as your baby starts to crawl.Although most babies naturally go through this scooting around phase,some never learn to crawl - or only crawl briefly before learning how to walk. In a matter of weeks, Baby may also begin to try to pull herself up and stand alone, or move into a sitting position from her stomach.
- "rake" food towards self on the floor and pick it up
- clap and bang objects together
- use arms to invite someone to pick them up
- reach for spoon when you feed them
- turn away when no longer hungry
- babble random consonants (di, ba, ma)
- understand the meaning of "no"
- understand a rough idea of "in" and "out"
- add tongue movement to change the sound of a word
Nine Months: (May)
This month is an important time for both social and language development. Word and rhyming games are some very big favorites with babies this month. By this age, your baby knows her name and what lots of words mean that are associated with people or objects she loves. If you motion for her to "come here," she understands what you want without having to explicitly hear the words. By now, your baby is probably an expert babbler; in fact, she may have even moved on to repeating one sound over and over. A few may have linked a word with the object, such as "wawa" (water) or "baba" (bottle).
- respond to simple requests ("give Mama the toy")
- use consonants, as she begins saying "mama" or "dada"
- learn and say one other word besides "mama" or "dada"
- pivot in a circle
- feed self, although it'll be messy!
- manipulate tiny objects like peas and pieces of cereal with thumb and forefinger
- drop toys on purpose to watch them fall and then look for them. This is a sign that Baby is curious about how she can affect the objects around her.
- has developed the instinct to bounce to music
- begin to point and poke with her index finger as a sign of growing curiosity
Ten Months: (June)
Baby is becoming more mobile and as a result, is learning to crawl more efficiently. A few infants can actually take their first steps this early. If your child doesn't start walking now, however, don't worry.Some babies wait to walk until after their first birthday. Early walking is not linked to higher intelligence or athletic ability.Although he may not be walking, you'll probably see him creep, climb,stand and balance as his muscles continue to develop. As manual dexterity and fine motor control continue to improve, your baby will be able to pick up very small objects with great precision.
- roll a ball to you as social skills and interest in play grows
- go from lying to sitting without any help
- show a desire to please you as they become even more attached to you
- search for a toy after watching you hide it (object permanence! yay psychology!!)
- resist being put to bed or left alone as their attachment grows
- remember a favourite song and laugh and smile when it's played
- express with gestures and sounds instead of cries
- use gibberish in a conversational way
Eleven Months: (July)
This month Baby will be further developing her communication skills as she learns how to express her desires with gestures and words instead of cries. You can expect her to say a few one-syllable words (such as "hi") and to begin to string together multiple syllables. She will also probably learn a few new words, colors, and numbers with your help. Even if she doesn't know lots of words, you'll probably be able to decipher her "baby sign language".
- cry when scolded as they mature emotionally
- begin to stand without assistance
- repeat actions to get attention
- manipulate an object to get it out of a tight space
- put objects into a container
Twelve Months (ONE YEAR): (August)
This month is a good time to reflect how far your baby has come since her birth. Most babies this age love to express affection, and most have mastered the art of hugging and kissing. She may even be able to give a kiss or hug when asked. As her attachment to you deepens, her wariness around strangers probably remains. Handling any momentary anxiety with calm, confident, loving support can help ease her temporary fears. As she gets older, your consistent loving responses will help her gain more confidence, until one day soon, she'll begin to greet new people with joy.
- develop an attachment to a comfort object like a teddy bear or a blanket to soothe self.
- explore away from parents in a safe environment
- begin to walk more steadily on own
- begin to grab up small crumbs or pieces of food with two fingers
- learn how to stack blocks and scribble paper
- begin to expand beyond one syllable vocab
- search for hidden objects
- make animal noises
- begin to point to things and look at pictures
© www.verybestbaby.com