Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 10.0
Normal Development: 12 Months Old
Here's what you might see your baby doing between 12 months
and 15 months old.
Daily Activities
- Usually follows a definite daily pattern.
- Opens cabinets, pulls tablecloths.
- Usually examines an object before putting into mouth.
- Likes to feed self.
Language Development
- Expresses complete thought with single syllable ("da"
means "I want that").
- Shows definite understanding of a few simple words.
- Utters a few words ("mama", "dada", "ball", "dog").
- Loves rhythms and rhymes.
Emotional and Behavioral Development
- Shows more negativism (may resist naps, refuse certain
foods, throw occasional tantrums).
- Continues to prefer people to toys.
- Has developed a deep attachment to a few familiar people.
- Loves to make parents laugh.
- Shows somewhat less stranger anxiety.
- May give up something on request.
- Displays a sense of humor.
Motor Skills
- Usually walks with assistance; may walk without
assistance.
- Crawls rapidly.
- Stands alone.
- Seats self on floor.
Each child is unique. It is therefore difficult to describe
exactly what should be expected at each stage of a child's
development. While certain attitudes, behaviors, and
physical milestones tend to occur at certain ages, a wide
spectrum of growth and behavior for each age is normal.
These guidelines are offered as a way of showing a general
progression through the developmental stages rather than as
fixed requirements for normal development at specific ages.
It is perfectly natural for a child to attain some
milestones earlier and other milestones later than the
general trend. Keep this in mind as you review these
milestones.
If you have any concerns related to your child's own pattern
of development, check with your pediatrician or family
physician.
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