Child Development 0-2 yrs

Child Development

It is important to remember that each child develops at his own pace.

Physical Development ages 0-2

By the end of the second year babies will be able to sit, crawl, stand alone, walk, run, jump and climb.
Teeth start to appear around 4 to 11 months of age.
From birth babies are alert and aware of what is around them. They are interested in things they touch, taste, see, hear and smell.
Vision develops to the best capacity by baby’s first birthday.
Will develop the ability to move muscles on their own, instead of relying on reflexes.

Mental Abilities ages 0-2

Babies will recognize objects, i.e. bottle, pacifier, crib etc.
Babies will begin to sense happiness, sadness and feelings of others.
During this time your baby will attach and trust you as well as other close adults. This is the building block for your baby’s relationships throughout life.

Language Development ages 0-2

The first type of language is crying. A child cries to communicate that she is in pain, is cold, hurt, hungry, etc.
The next stage, age 2 months to year 1, is babbling and cooing.
Between 10 and 12 months babies can understand simple commands. They can let you know what they do and do not like.
By 13 months baby can start to speak her first word(s).
Between 13 and 18 months babies learn vocabulary, up to 50 words.
After 18 months children start to learn vocabulary at a fast rate, about three words per week.
At around 21 months baby can put together a two-word sentence.
By 2 years children can use multi-word sentences, more than two-words.