Age Development of a Child
At three months:
Smiles, holds head erect (with some wobbling), sits when supported, moves arms toward objects, turns from side to back, listens to sounds, eyes follow moving objects, coos and gurgles.
At six months:
Rolls over from back to side, holds head, sits steadily when held, plays with hands and clothing, transfers objects from hand, babbles, tries to stand when helped.
At nine months:
Sits without support, rolls over from back to stomach, pulls up to standing position, crawls with arms and drags legs, uses thumb to pick up objects, recognizes parents, especially mother, responds to name.
At twelve months:
Stands alone (for several moments), walks with help, picks up objects, places one object on top of another, says a few words.
At twenty-four months:
Walks well, runs fairly well, jumps short distances, walks up and down stairs, stacks three or more blocks, turns pages in book, identifies pictures in book, listens to stories, tries to draw with pencil, feeds self with spoon, opens doors, tries to dress.
At thirty months:
Jumps up from floor, down from chair, can stand on one foot momentarily, hands and fingers work together, stacks blocks well, wants to do things him or her self, knows his or her full name, enjoys books and stories.
At thirty-six months:
Runs well, stands on one foot, rides tricycle, can walk up and down stairs with alternate feet, pulls toys with a string, buttons and unbuttons clothes, speaks in short sentences, listens to stories and asks them to be repeated, tries to sing, feeds himself (although messily), extremely curious and active, is often demanding.
