Child Milestones

Milestones For Your Child’s First Year

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0-4 months – Newborn focuses best on objects 8” to 12” from his face. Baby tracks movement.

  • Show him pictures of basic shapes and patterns. Pick bold, sharply contrasting colors or black and white geometric designs.
  • Move a rattle in front of his eyes. See if he watches the movement.
  • Shake a rattle above his head. See if he looks up and reaches.
  • Show him toys that move. Roll a soft ball across the floor where he can see it.
  • Use feeding times to interact with your infant.
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5-8 months – Baby understands words like “mommy, bottle”. Baby watches and copies you.

  • Read to her. She may have favorite books she wants to hear over and over again.
  • Clap your hands together while singing. Chant her favorite nursery rhymes.
  • Keep talking to her throughout the day.
  • Hold her on your lap and make interesting noises. See if she copies you.
  • Give her stacking/nesting toys like blocks or cups.
  • Put toys in a net bag, then take them out. Let your baby try.
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9-12 months – Baby studies objects – their shapes, colors, etc.

  • Give him board books with lots of pictures so that he can look at them whenever he wants.
  • Let him hold round and square objects like balls and blocks. Name the shape.
  • Take him outside. Let him feel different textures – leaves, grass, tree trunks.

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“Dr. Krul has been my son’s doctor since he was born. He was at my bedside every morning checking up on me and giving me the information about my son. He never ever rushed from my bedside like other doctors would do. He also answered my questions. He is a wonderful doctor.”

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