Children are beautiful, children are holy. After birth, all parents are interested in when the baby will crawl when it will sit up when it will learn to walk, when it will learn to talk. These are the physical development of the child. Along with these physical changes, his mental development also occurs with age. This step-by-step growth is called the complete development of the child. However, it should be remembered that not all children grow equally. But most children reach certain milestones at certain ages. We should be familiar with the psychological and actual improvement achievements of kids who matured 6 a year.
What are developmental milestones?
The psychological and actual capacities that a youngster is supposed to secure at that age are alluded to as formative achievements. Youngster improvement is a continuous interaction. Children will perform at different ages according to developmental levels or milestones. From this, it can be understood that the child is growing normally and properly. For example, a baby’s weight will double between 5 and 6 months after birth and triple by its first birthday. This is the baby’s weight gain milestone. There are certain milestones for different ages of babies starting from 1 month.
How do you know if a child is experiencing a delay in normal development?
Kid improvement alludes to how a kid gains capacities as he grows up. Here it isn’t just the expansion in weight or size of the child that is implied. At the point when we discuss the ordinary turn of events, we mean both physical and mental angles. Not all kids create at a similar speed, however there might be a slight variety.
Development of 1-2 month-old babies:
* Bring hands to mouth.
* Focusing on objects 8 to 12 inches away.
* To be startled by a sudden sound.
* Fixing the eyes on something.
* Moving arms and legs evenly.
* Sleep with head turned to one side.
Development of children aged 6-12 months:
Development of baby in 6 months:-
1) Lying and sitting with support:
At this age, babies can move from side to side or side to side. Can sit for a short time with back support or block. Some babies will be able to sit without support, but this may take up to 9 months. So don’t worry if you can’t sit.
2) Being able to bear weight on feet:
Holding a baby up at this age can put some weight on the legs. He will want to reach for something beyond his reach, something to hold on to.
3) Express some feelings:
By making different sounds he will express his happiness or pain. Can be angry again! He wants to raise his hands and climb on his lap. He will understand his name, he will look at it when someone calls his name. Can make ooh, ah or different types of sounds (bubbling).
4) Giving hand things to mouth:
Children of this age will put things in their mouths, and take them from one hand to another. Will be curious about new things and try to put them in the mouth first.
5) Recognize familiar faces:
He learns to recognize his parents or other family members. If you see outsiders or strangers, you may get scared and cry. Babies at this age usually don’t understand commands or instructions, but they will laugh if you play with them or tell them rhymes.
Baby Development at 9 Months:
1) Sitting without support:
Usually, by 9 months, babies learn to sit up on their own and can roll over in bed. Being able to go from lying down to a sitting position is also a milestone at this age.
2) Crawling:
Babies at this age learn to crawl and hold on to something. But many babies don’t crawl, let alone learn to walk. Every child develops differently.
3) Pointing with hands:
Children at this age can point with their hands. Can grasp objects with index finger and thumb. Takes toys from one hand to another. Want to grab colourful things?
4) Starting to say small words:
Mother, father, uncle, and grandfather will start saying or try to say such short full words.
Baby Development at 12 Months:
1) Learning to walk:
Can stand for a few seconds without holding anything. Usually, children of this age can walk by holding hands, many children even learn to walk. But if you don’t walk, there is nothing to worry about. Babies learn to walk properly by 15 months.
2) Understanding instructions:
At this age, children learn to understand simple instructions. If you say a word, he will want to imitate it. It is also understood what to do with something. For example, eating food with a spoon, drinking milk from a feeder, and combing hair with a comb, can understand these small things. He can also give his expression.
3) Saying “No” by shaking your head:
1-year-olds learn to say ‘no’ by shaking their heads and patting their hands. At this time quite a lot of skill comes in hand. He can put things in and out of a container by himself.
Also, in a year, children have a few teeth or start teething. At this time he is very curious about everything. When he sees something new, he wants to move towards it using his hands and feet. Many babies learn to say a few meaningful words at this age.
So this was the stage of mental and physical development of children aged 6-12 months. However, in the case of premature babies, there may be a little delay in reaching these milestones. Or because of genetic issues, illness, or some other reason, children may be a little late in this developmental stage. For example, many normal babies learn to walk fully by 16 months. But if you notice anything unusual in your child’s behaviour or if he does not reach any milestones according to his age, consult a specialist without delay.