Ways Your Child is Changing.

PHYSICALLY

• At 0-6 months, most babies double their birth weight, gain control of their heads, roll over and may begin to sit.
• At 6-9 months, they engage in the world by recognizing names, focusing on toys near and far, and are no longer startled by everyday sounds. They use familiar adults as a secure base to explore and play.
• At 10-12 months, your baby is likely moving all over, so if you haven’t already, babyproof your house! They enjoy music, are using pinching grip, and are continuing to develop language skills.
• At 12-18 months, it’s a whole new world! They can follow directions, point at things in books, love walks, and start to take risks by taking on new experiences.

SOCIALLY

• Might be shy around strangers, but affectionate with familiar people.
• Social games like peekaboo, patty-cake, and nursery rhymes are important for brain development!
• Likes to look at the mirror to mimic facial expressions.
• Tries to get attention by copying gestures and sounds.

MENTALLY

• At 3+ months, your baby will begin to anticipate events—like seeing the front pack and getting excited to be held or pulling legs up for diaper changes.
• At 6-9 months, they will develop object permanence, which is the ability to recall the memory of an object or person when they are out of sight which is when separation anxiety often begins.
• In the first 18 months, babies learn by engaging all five senses, so help them safely explore their environment.