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Parents,
Welcome aboard the journey of your infant's development! This first year is a whirlwind filled with amazing milestones like rolling over, sitting up, taking their first steps, smiling, cooing, waving bye-bye, and so much more. Every skill and behavior - from playing and learning to communicating and moving around - sets the stage for future success.
The Development of Your Baby's Brn
During this time, your baby's brn undergoes an incredible transformation, developing memory, language, thinking, and reasoning skills. They're exploring their world through touch, listening to you, understanding names through your interactions, and learning love and trust from your affectionate embrace and nurturing.
Understanding Your Child's Growth Curve
The first year of life is marked by rapid changes, making it crucial for parents to monitor their child's progress regularly. The Steps Milestone Checklists offer a clear roadmap for what most babies achieve at each stage:
Social Emotional Development: Does your baby turn towards sounds, show interest in faces, or demonstrate signs of boredom if playtime gets repetitive?
Language and Communication Skills: Can they babble, reach for toys with one hand, or hold their head steady when not supported?
Cognitive Development Learning, Thinking, Problem Solving: Does your baby respond to sounds by making noises, attempt sitting without assistance, or look around attentively at nearby objects?
Physical Movement Development: Can they roll from tummy to back, crawl, pull up for standing?
Early On Michigan: for Success
Not all babies develop in the same way and timing. It's common for children to vary significantly in their abilities. If you suspect your child might be behind or facing developmental delays due to physical challenges, don't wt - act quickly.
Early On Michigan offers resources and support for every parent looking to ensure their baby thrives. Call us at 1-800-EARLY-ON 327-5966 and we'll help evaluate your child's development alongside you, guiding the path towards success.
Steps in Development: Your Milestone Checklists
At 2 months, listen for signs of turning towards sounds or showing interest through facial expressions.
By 4 months, your baby should start babbling, reach out with a single hand for objects, and keep their head steady when not supported.
With the arrival of the 6-month mark, responsiveness to sounds improves, followed by attempts at sitting without assistance.
At age 9 months, babies learn no commands, engage in peek-a-boo games, use fingers to point at things, and start crawling.
By the time your child reaches their first birthday, they might be saying words like mama, dada, or uh-oh, play correctly with items, pull up for standing, and follow simple instructions.
Milestone Tracker App: A Tool for Every Parent
The Center for Disease Control's CDC Milestone Tracker app simplifies tracking your child's development at different stages throughout the year. Download it to keep an organized record of your baby's milestones and connect with activities and learning tips tlored to their age.
Get Your CDC Milestone Tracker App Now
Positive Parenting: Building a Strong Foundation
Supportive parenting practices can significantly influence your child's development positively, regardless of their starting point. Explore the Center for Disease Control's Positive Parenting site in English or Spanish, offering based on your child's current age group.
Find Development Resources and Activities Online
Visit Pathways.org for a wealth of resources categorized by age, featuring videos for parents, an interactive calar for baby games, and guides to help you navigate the first year of development milestones.
Explore PBS Kids for Parents' Educational Corner
Discover a treasure trove of shows, activities, tips on fostering growth, understanding each developmental milestone, and more on PBS Kids for Parents.
Stay Connected with Mi Kids Matter
Mi Kids Matter is your essential guide to ensuring your child's optimal health, happiness, and success later in life. This platform serves as a hub for Michigan families seeking information about childcare options, educational resources, and other support services.
Contact Us:
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
Office of Great Start
105 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933
866-990-3227
We're here to help you every step of the way - from providing information about child care options and subsidies to guiding you towards educational resources that nurture your little one's development.
, together we can make a significant impact in the lives of Michigan's children.
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