Physical Development in Infants & Toddlers in Child Care

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Infants and toddlers in child care should develop physically at about the same rate as children who aren't in child care. These physical development guidelines are only guidelines. If you have any specific questions or concerns about your child's development, you should consult a pediatrician.

0-3 Months

• By the end of the third month, infants have changed quite a bit physically. They have grown in length and weight and should be smiling, cooing and more. Some of the other physical milestones to look for include holding head steady, rolling over one way, bringing hands together and lifting head forty-five degrees while laying on belly.

4-6 Months

• By the end of the sixth month, your baby may be doing many things such as rolling over both ways, passing objects from one hand to another, sitting with support, supporting self on hands and knees and playing with his/her hands or feet.

7-12 Months

• By one year of age, your baby should be able to crawl, sit without support, stand with or without support, pick objects up with his/her thumb and forefinger and may even begin cruising or walking with or without support.

13-18 Months

• At the beginning of toddlerhood, children should be able to play with a ball, walk or even run, "dance," play with--and perhaps even stack--blocks. Children at the older end of this age range might even be ready for potty training.

19-24 Months

• Children heading toward two years of age may be able to kick a ball, dress or undress themselves, walk up stairs and use a fork and spoon when eating.