Welcoming a little one into this world is challenging, rewarding, exciting and for some, a dream come true.
We at Woodcreek are here for you every step of the way and below you will find information about normal growth and development for your little-one as well as information about well child checks, vaccinations and other common questions for children birth to 12 months old.
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We at Woodcreek are here for you every step of the way and below you will find information about normal growth and development for your little-one as well as information about well child checks, vaccinations and other common questions for children birth to 12 months old.
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Normal Development for Children 1-12 Months
Children are so unique! They grow and develop at all different rates and fall along so many "curves" (we're talking about growth charts, head circumference and the like - that's because we as Pediatricians monitor and document this information for you).
There are so many changes that happen between 1 and 12 months! Here are some highlights. Be sure to click the links to the documents that have much more detailed information for you including tips on safety, feeding, and sleep.
Please refer to our Immunization and Vaccination page for specifics about the vaccinations we recommend for your child between months 1 and 12.
There are so many changes that happen between 1 and 12 months! Here are some highlights. Be sure to click the links to the documents that have much more detailed information for you including tips on safety, feeding, and sleep.
Please refer to our Immunization and Vaccination page for specifics about the vaccinations we recommend for your child between months 1 and 12.
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1 Month Old
At 1 month old, you may see increased movement and interactive behaviors such as crying, cooing and smiles (especially to familiar faces). |
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2 Month Old
A greater awareness and variety of emotions and physical motions are typically observed. Vision is better but still they can only focus to about 12 inches - they will follow objects by moving their head side-to-side. |
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4 Month Old
Reaching, pushing, rolling and supporting their head while seated are all getting better as your little one gets stronger. Sleeping is much improved. |
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6 Month Old
Besides loving to jabber and play peek-a-boo, you may notice they start sleeping through the night, can recognize people and may start to show anxiety towards strangers. Their strength is improved so that they rest on elbows, sit in a high chart and bounce when held in the standing position. They may become little grabbers - reaching for everything they can get their hands on. |
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9 Month Old
Highlights at 9 months include continuing to bang and wave toys - with the occasional throw. They are little movers - starting to crawl and pull to stand and may even start to walk with help. Increased language and may utter "mama" or "dada". This is a good time to start "child-proofing" |
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12 Month Old
Fast moving crawlers may soon stand on their own and start taking a few steps. They explore their world by opening cabinets and pulling the curtains. If you haven't child-proofed yet, it may be a good idea to to it now. Patterns start to develop for daily routines and increased attachment to familiar people is observed. |
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Feeding Tips
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These handouts helps you identify the developmental milestones which indicate that your baby may be ready to transition into soft-solid (pureed) foods and then into appropriate table foods. It also provides tips on which foods and food textures may be good starters.
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As always, if you have any questions about the appropriateness of a food or your baby's eating habits, contact your Pediatrician for advice specific to your child.
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The Crying Baby
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To say that crying is a big challenge to early parenting is an understatement, especially when it is 3 AM, you haven’t gotten any sleep, and your baby is still crying!
With crying, there are no firm rules as to what causes it and what you can do to get your baby to stop. As you get to know your baby, you will get better at knowing what causes your baby to cry and what will get him to stop. Soon you will be able to tell hungry cries from boredom cries, hurt cries from angry cries. And then of course there are times when your baby will cry seemingly for no reason at all. Why is my baby crying? When your baby cries, check the obvious causes such as hunger, discomfort, over-stimulation, and boredom. HUNGER: If it is possible that your baby is hungry, try feeding first.
What is colic? Colic is a term used to describe a baby who cries daily for several hours at a time, usually at the same time each day. There is no known cause and no sure cure for colic other than time. Almost all babies outgrow colic by 3 to 4 months of age. If your baby won’t stop crying, you may want to try the following ideas to help calm your baby.
NEVER hurt your baby. Ask a spouse, friend, neighbor, or relative to give you a break when you need it. If your baby has been crying and you are getting so angry that you are afraid you might hurt your baby, call your healthcare provider or an emergency room and talk about the problem. When should I call my child’s healthcare provider? Call our Nurse Line if:
Pediatric Advisor 2012.2 published by RelayHealth. Last Modified: 2010-06-28 | Last Reviewed: 2010-06-28 This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to change as new health information becomes available. The information is intended to inform and educate and is not a replacement for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. © 2012 RelayHealth and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. |
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