At birth, baby’s eyes are 75% of adult size but vision is a blurry 20/2400, he can only clearly discern objects 1ft away Source
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Your child’s sense of independence blossoms sometime after her first birthday Source By 2 years, children have achieved about half of their adult height and 90% of adult head size. Source 24-36 mos. expect child to grow 2-3 inches the whole year. But you will see growing in other ways, especially language. Source When toddler is mastering news milestones (like walking), it may be coupled by regression in another (like sleeping) Source If you thought stranger anxiety was reserved for babies, think again. Stranger anxiety often resurfaces between 12 & 24 mos. more info By 18 mos, many children are able to hold a marker & scribble. Some tots are able to make a few letters such as X or O more info When toddler is mastering a milestone in one area (like walking), it may be coupled by regression in another (like sleeping). more info Kids start to show hand preference by 2. By 3, most are consistent in which hand they use to draw & wave. http://bit.ly/OG4Yi4 Know what milestones to expect ages 2-5 with this child development chart. http://www.valleyhealth.com/Article.aspx?content_id=8660 The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children age 1-3 get about 40 calories per inch of height a day. http://bit.ly/NNHJ0C Involving toddlers in dressing is 1st step towards independence. Also helping self-esteem & promote problem solving. – http://bit.ly/N9kYnd Growth slows down in a child’s second year. This means toddlers often have smaller appetites and need less food. From: betterhealth.vic.gov.au By 18 months, most children can walk well (even backwards), go downstairs backwards on hands and knees, and roll objects on the floor. From ages 7 to 9 months your baby will communicate with you through sounds, gestures and facial expressions. From: mayoclinic.com |
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