project development

1(1.1) Development. Birth – 3 months

Social, emotional and behavioural
They start to notice their fingers and move them in front of their face.

At 3 months the child may start to lift their head.

Also they are more aware of their surroundings.

At this stage a baby is very alert; they can turn their heads to view surroundings.

They will recognise a parent’s voice, and start to focus on the persons face.
Communication
Will cry when hungry or distressed.

Smile back when they see a smiling face.

Start to make cooing noises.
6 Months
Physical
At this stage a baby is very alert; they can turn their heads to view surroundings.

The baby can support its own head and pull itself into a sitting position without help.

With adults help in a standing position they can bear their own weight and start to bounce.

Cognitive
They will also be fascinated by toys and reach out to grab them with a palmer grasp.

Start to notice mobiles and other objects.
Communication
They start to understand some words that are said to them.

Try to communicate back with babbling or cooing sounds.
Social, emotional and behavioural
Smiles when playing.

They will start to try foods such as baby rice, porridge and finger foods.
9 Months
Physical
Standing and side stepping around the furniture.

A baby will use a pincer grip, with thumb and index finger,

Crawling, shuffling and other movements might occur to become mobile.

Sitting without support.
Cognitive
Exploring more objects with hands or mouth.

Notice that some objects or people do not disappear when out of sight.
Social, emotional and behavioural
Cry when left with a stranger.

Tries to stay near parent or carer.

Cry when parent or carer leaves the room.
Communication
Point and poke at an object or person.

Sitting without support.

Babbling, recognisable words and sound are more occurring.

1-3 Years

Communication
Can talk in