Is your child's development on track?

Typical Child Development

Babies are born learning. Your child's most rapid development occurs from birth through his or her third birthday. The rst three years set the stage for a lifetime of learning.

SO, is your child on track? Complete this developmental checklist to nd out...

By 3 months
Sucks and swallows well during feeding Reaches and grasps for things with hands Lifts & holds head up

By 15 months
May use 3 to 10 words Has temper tantrums when frustrated Walks alone and seldom falls

By 6 months
Begins to use consonant and vowel combinations Rolls from back to tummy Reaches for a nearby toy while on tummy

By 18 months
May combine simple words Enjoys pretend play games-or dances to music Drinks from a cup and uses a spoon or fork

By 9 months
Looks at familiar objects and people when named Sits without support Creeps and pull self up

By 24 months
Uses two to three word sentences Names several body parts Throws a ball overhand and kicks ball forward

By 12 months
Responds to simple instructions -sit down Plays social games such as pat-a-cake & peek-a-boo Pulls to stand and cruises along furniture

By 36 months
May know up to 200 words in their home language Puts own shirt, but needs help w/ shoes and buttons More than 50 percent of childs speech is understood

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