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Child Development: From Birth to Age Three
Your child's experiences during the first three years of life play a pivotal role in shaping their overall health and well-being. The nurturing, caring, and secure parenting you provide fosters healthy growth throughout this rapid period of development.
Understanding child development can help you anticipate your child's needs and milestones as they grow. Your baby communicates through their behavior, revealing the pace at which they are developing and changing. Listening attentively to these cues allows you to support them effectively during periods of exciting but potentially disruptive growth phases. Increased nighttime awakenings may occur, especially during periods of rapid development or change.
outlines developmental stages from birth to age three as guidelines rather than strict rules; every child's pace is unique. If you have concerns about your child's development, discussing these with a healthcare provider can provide valuable insights and guidance.
Birth to Three Months:
Your baby recognizes voices of parents immediately.
They discover their own voice by cooing and gurgling happily in response to attention.
Smiling at people and studying faces indicates pleasure and curiosity.
Crying serves as an effective mode of communication for needs such as hunger or discomfort.
Eye contact, laughter, and playful sounds demonstrate social interaction skills.
They startle at unexpected noises and synchronize their movements with sounds.
Physical movements include arm and leg stretching along with head control while lying on the stomach.
Three to Six Months:
Your baby can lift their head approximately 90 degrees when sitting supported.
Standing becomes possible under support as they grow stronger.
They roll over in multiple directions, demonstrating enhanced mobility.
Reaching for objects and letting go shows hand-eye coordination development.
Responding to their name is a significant milestone indicating improved cognition.
A preference for familiar faces emerges as social skills develop.
Six to Twelve Months:
Head lifting when sitting steadily without assistance progresses fine motor control.
Walking up and down strs is another sign of increasing physical abilities.
Riding a tricycle introduces balance and coordination challenges.
Running, climbing, kicking, and throwing a ball indicate the development of large muscle groups.
Dancing to music reflects growing body awareness and rhythm sense.
Twelve to Thirty-Six Months:
Pret play with others at this age enhances social skills and creativity.
Language abilities expand as children identify ger, show longer attention spans, and engage in trial-and-error problem-solving.
Increased participation in group activities suggests the development of cooperation and social behavior.
For more information on child health and development, consider exploring these resources:
HealthLinkBC File #92a - Your Child and Play: Fosters healthy motor skills and cognitive development through play.
HealthLinkBC File #92c - Your Child’s Feelings: Enhances emotional intelligence by understanding and responding to emotions.
HealthLinkBC File #92d - Toilet Learning: Guides parents through the developmental stage of bathroom indepence.
HealthLinkBC File #92e - Time for Bed: Supports consistent sleep routines, crucial for a child's growth and development.
Visit these websites for more information about supporting your child's health:
www.healthlinkbc.cababys-best-chancewww.healthlinkbc.cababys-best-chance
www.healthlinkbc.catoddlers-first-stepswww.healthlinkbc.catoddlers-first-steps
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