Growth & Development

Able to pull self up and assume a sitting position

Normal usually peaks at 18-20months, usually subsides after 24months

• 2 inches/ year
• 4.5-6.5 lb/ year

at age 7 39-66lb, 44-51 inches

Spontaneous smile at mom.

Turns head to locate sound

Can hold head erect when sitting on exam table

grasps toy just out of reach.

12-15 months

Appears 9-12 months

Usually at 12 months

8 months

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