Babies grow and develop at a very rapid rate during the first year of life. They grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. However, through this portfolio, I intend to discuss the physical growth and development patterns of the infant through their first year. To begin with, development refers to the baby"s increased skill in using various body parts. When dealing with the development of a child there are three basic developmental rules. First Developmental Rule: This rule states that babies develop in the head region first, then the trunk, and lastly in the legs and feet. Therefore, it is said...
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She knows her name and responds to simple commands

She uses "jargon"-babbling a pattern as if she were speaking a foreign language.

Height-27.5 inches *Weight-19 pounds

What can a 12-month-old baby do?

At 1 year, she is striving for independence.

She stands and may walk by herself. She climbs up and down stairs and out of the crib or play-pen.

She prefers using one hand over the other and can drop and throw toys.

She fears strange people and places.

She remembers events, expresses affection, shows emotions, uses trial and error to solve a problem.

Height-29.5 inches *Weight-22 pounds