Growth and Development,

one food at a time for each two week period

least allergenic foods given during first half of year (rice cereal)

more allergenics given in last half of year

5 months

holds head erect and steady

can bring objects to mouth

smiles at mom

birth weight doubles

takes objects given to him or her

teething may start

can turn from back to stomach

birth weight tripled

needs help while walking

sits without assistance

eats with fingers

usually says two words

walks alone

builds 2 block towers

grasps spoon

names common objects

climbs stairs

scribbles

vocab of 10 words

builds with blocks

300 word vocab

obeys easy commands

rides tricycle

lears from experiences

undresses without help

900 word vocab, uses sentences

may have imaginary friends

runs well, jump rope

dresses without help

tolerates increasing separation from parents

gender specific behavior

cooperative play

ties shoes

12-36 months

36moths to 6 years

6-12 years

provide swaddling and opportunities for oral stimulation

provide routine and rituals

provide toddler as many choices as possible

allow todler favoritye and comforting objects

allow todler as much mobility as possible