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By 4 months I…
- am hungrier because I am going through a growth „„ wth spurt
- and start teething
- smile, laugh and squeal
- enjoy spending time on my tummy and lifting my head
- look at you and follow your face with a happy gaze
- bring my hands together on my chest
By 3-4 months I should be turning my
head towards a sound or your voice and
smiling at others. Please tell my doctor if I
usually prefer to turn or tilt my head to one side
only.
By 18 months I… - can scribble
- insist on doing everything ‘myself’, but need help in making choices
- enjoy looking at my surroundings and noticing things with mom or dad
- can walk by myself and love to climb
- can copy a two word phrase
Call a health care professional if I am not
saying at least 10 words. By 3 years I… - should have all 20 of my baby teeth
- can pedal a tricycle and walk upstairs by myself
- can name my own and others feelings
- enjoy playing interactively with others
- like make believe, acting or playing house
- eat well with a fork or spoon
If I am not interested in using
pencils, crayons, have a short
attention span or difficulty settling
into one activity please tell my doctor. |
