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9 developmental milestones for infants and young children
What parents always care about and want is to watch their children grow up in the loving arms of the family. To see how your baby has grown, check out the following age milestones to gauge the abilities and skills your baby has learned since birth. If your baby has not achieved what you expect, do not worry too much, sooner or later, the baby will also grow and develop like other children of the same age.
1. Milestone 1: 3 months
When lying on their back, babies can easily move their arms and legs. If your baby moves in convulsions or lacks coordination with one or both arms and legs, this could be abnormal.
In addition to crying, your baby may make sounds like hissing, cooing, babbling or making other noises.
2. Second milestone: 6 months
Baby plays with hands by touching them together.
When you hold your baby's armpits, he or she will try to stand on her feet and support some of the weight on her legs.
3. Third milestone: 9 months
When your baby is playing and you appear quietly behind him, he or she will turn his head in your direction as if he could hear you. Your baby will also respond to soft sounds and whispers this way.
The baby was able to turn over at least 2 times from tummy to supine position and vice versa.
4. Fourth milestone: 12 months
When you hide behind something (or around the corner of the room) and then suddenly appear again, your baby will eagerly find you.
Babies begin to call "mama" (mother) and "baba" (daddy).
5. Fifth milestone: 18 months
Baby begins to hold a normal cup or glass to drink water without spillage.
Baby walks straight through the path in a large room without fear of falling or swaying from side to side.
6. Sixth milestone: 24 months
Babies can say 3 specific words (in addition to "baba" and "mama").
Your baby can take off their pajamas or pants. (Does not include diapers, hats or socks).
7. Seventh landmark: 36 months
When you show your baby animal books, at least he will point out and name a picture of the animal inside.
Your baby can throw the ball over the shoulder (not the arm or under the hand) towards your stomach or chest from a distance of 1.5 m.
The baby can ride a tricycle forward at least 3 m.
Children can play hide and seek or games that change turns and play according to the rules.
8. Eighth Milestone: 5 years
The baby can button clothes or dress the doll.
Your baby feels comfortable when you leave him with the babysitter.
9. Ninth milestone: 6 years
Babies can dress themselves without parental help.
Babies can capture a small ball (such as a tennis ball) by themselves using just their hands.
Depending on their ability and living environment and the rate of development and skills they learn may differ, if you want to track your child's physical health development, you can refer to the chart of weight and height. of children to get effective nutrition and exercise. However, if you notice any unusual signs that cause your baby to be worried, take your baby to see the doctor for examination and advice.
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