Birth to Adolescence

By mollydunne51

  • Birth

    Baby is born

  • Newborn

    Primitive reflexes only. Can see, smell, taste, hear, and feel pain.
    Startled by loud noises
    Cries when hungry or wet
    Sleep for much of the day and night, aware of surroundings and people when awake.

  • 3 months

    Makes a wider variety of sounds. Watches movement of own hands.
    Recognise main carers voice before being touched. Turns to sounds that he recognises.
    Coos and smiles a lot.
    Enjoys bath and caring routines e.g feeding, cuddling.

  • 6 months

    If held correctly, can bear their own weight.
    Responds to own name and different tones in carers voice. Makes a wide variety of sounds.
    Screams when annoyed
    Takes everything into their mouth
    Tries to help (patting bottle) whilst being fed.

  • 9 months

    Noises they make begin to sound like words. Very aware of their surroundings.
    Looking for fallen toys in the right direction. Understands 'no' and 'bye-bye'
    Makes sounds, listens and makes sounds again.
    A strong bond should be established between the main carer and the child.
    Holds own bottle or cup to try and feed themselves. Plays peek-a-boo

  • 1 year

    Physical- Drinks from a cup with help, watches things that are happening intently.
    Intellectual- Imitates adult enthusiastically. Understands simple instructions, has 3 or more words, points out objects.
    Emotional- Likes to be in sight of the adults they know. Can show affection with hugs etc.
    Social- Waves 'bye-bye' when asked. Doesnt put as much objects in mouth as before.

  • 2 years - starting childhood

    Physical- begin to use pencils and can draw on paper. Can walk downstairs. Can roll a ball and throw.
    Intellectual- Vocabulary of 15 words, interested in image in mirror.
    Emotional- Can be clingy to main carer and doesn't like separation.
    Social- Feeds themself. Cries when left with a stranger

  • 4 years old

    Starts school where he learns how to make friends and share.
    Can now dress himself and can talk a lot more fluently.
    Has more bladder/bowel control.
    Can now run and climb.
    Understanding develops quicker than communication. Able to express "who", "what", "where", "mine", "his" and "ours".

  • 6 years

    Now able to do things such as tie their own shoe laces and do buttons.
    Has the ability to compete.
    Can copy adult speech and can use logic.

  • 8 years - entering adolescence

    Increase in height and weight.
    Increase in coordination and strength.
    Begins to understand time, what day it is and the date.
    Develops a sense to be more independent.
    Logical thinking develops more.