Infant development standards for 12 months
In the 12th month after a baby is born, parents often pay great attention to their child\’s development. Therefore, this article will elaborate on the 12-month development standards for infants from four aspects: body and brain function, language and social ability, coordination ability and cognitive ability.
Body and brain functions
Babies by 12 months old can usually sit up, stand on their own and stand with support. They can use their thumbs and fingers to hold objects, and can use a spoon or hand to hold a drinking glass. They will gradually learn to walk and can knock one small object against another. Children can use different sounds to express emotions such as happiness, surprise, sadness and dissatisfaction. In addition, babies\’ brains are constantly developing and growing, and they can understand a large number of simple language and spoken instructions, and they can also look for key pictures in language books.
Language and social skills
A 12-month-old baby can make a variety of sounds and have several simple words. They can recognize parents, household pets, and everyday objects, and will respond to some spoken commands. Children can develop their language and social skills through play and interaction, such as simple chasing games, toy interactions, holding dolls, etc. Additionally, parents can intentionally expose their children to new situations and people to help them develop social skills and English proficiency.
Coordination ability
Babies as young as 12 months can grasp small toys and place them inside a box or another container. They can develop finger coordination in toy manipulation, including fisting fingers and fine motor skills of the fingers. In addition, baby\’s motor skills and coordination can be developed during naughty and active doll play.
Cognitive abilities
A baby\’s cognitive abilities gradually develop in the 12th month. They can already distinguish shapes and colors and even understand numbers and counting, such as nodding or gesticulating. At the same time, they can also learn to imitate the actions of others and develop their own habits and personality traits. Babies can also use play to develop their cognitive abilities, such as trying to open a box or exploring hidden objects in a doll or toy.
Summary
The 12-month-old infant development standards mainly involve four aspects: body and brain function, language and social skills, coordination ability and cognitive ability. They can sit up on their own, stand with support, use a spoon or hold a drinking glass, recognize family pets, simple interactions, fine finger movements, and recognize numbers. Babies will definitely become more intelligent and mature in their subsequent growth. Parents need to give them enough love and care to lay the foundation for their future growth and development.
