Infant development comparison chart
The growth and development of babies is a continuous process. After pregnancy and birth, they will make rapid progress in physical, cognitive, language and emotional aspects. This article will introduce a baby development chart to help you understand where your baby is and where they are in their development.
Physical and motor development
During the first few months of a baby\’s life, their focus will be primarily on physical and motor development. Over the coming months and years, they will make progress in strength, balance, and coordination. Below is a chart of baby\’s physical and motor development.
Head support (birth to 2 months)
Most newborns need support from adults to hold their heads upright after birth, but some babies will start to hold their heads upright within a short period of time after birth and hold it for a few seconds.
Rollover (about 4 months)
At around 4 months of age, babies can roll onto their sides and turn their heads to achieve rollover through push-ups and lying down positions.
Sitting (6-8 months)
Before sitting, babies can support themselves by turning sideways and leaning against furniture or other objects. At around 6 months, they can sit upright and balance for a while.
Climbing (9-10 months)
Around 9 months of age, many babies are able to crawl to a new place on their hands and knees and can also use their body support to turn their bodies.
Walking (12-18 months)
Around 12 months old, babies can quickly learn to hold a household item with their hands and walk wherever they want. Around 15 months, many babies can walk with ankle joints.
Cognitive development
Baby\’s cognitive development is very important in terms of sleep, food, parent-child interaction, and building cognitive abilities. Below is a comparison chart of infant cognitive development.
Object exploration (2-6 months)
During this early stage, babies will often put their hands into their mouths and use their hands to test and grasp anything. They begin to recognize new things and try to understand them.
Object permanent (8-12 months)
Around 8 months old, babies will be able to realize that beds and cabinets at home are long-term items.
Language and Intent (12+ months)
At this stage, babies can better understand the meaning of language and communication. When they want mom and dad\’s attention, they shout loudly and use gestures to express their emotions.
Language and communication skills development
Babies next begin to develop language and communication skills. Below is a checklist for the development of language and communication skills in infants.
Meaningful sounds (0-3 months)
During this stage, babies develop sounds that generate meaning and communicate with those who pay attention to them.
Expression and language (4-6 months)
Around 4-6 months, many babies begin to laugh and make babbling tongue sounds.Speak and express emotions with um and drink.
Understanding and Expression (12 months)
Put the down jacket on the bed and let the baby put it in the closet. At this time, there will be many more communication and understanding activities than answering \”no\”.
Emotional development
Infants\’ emotional development reaches its greatest progress when they are interacting with other people. Below is a comparison chart of infant emotional development.
Claim a loved one (birth to 3 months)
Babies are able to distinguish between mother and father right after birth and respond in a special way.
Sensual connections and emotions (4-6 months)
Around 4-6 months, babies are able to capture exactly the personal interaction and emotional support they need.
Separation reaction (9-12 months)
Around 9-12 months, some emotional responses will appear and the need for physical contact will increase.
In short, infant development is a complex process involving four major aspects: physical, cognitive, language and emotion. With the help of baby development charts, we can help parents better understand where their children are at and provide them with the ideal support and care. Through this process, we hope to help babies build a foundation for healthy growth so that they can face greater growth challenges in their life journey.
