During the first six months, the health practitioner assess your baby's development. This will include evaluating reflexes, motor skills, perception and learning, language and social development.  From sixth to twelfth month, your baby is growing so fast, and learning new things every day.  This is a time for increased mobility, coordination, hand/ finger dexterity, and language development.  It is time to keep safety issue in mind, as your baby begins to explore the world around him/her.

12 to 18 months

This is an exciting and busy time for your toddler. With increase language skills, fine motor skills, and reasoning skills developing at top speed.  You may also find that the word "no" seems to be your toddler's favorite utterance, as your toddler strives to find independence and gain some control of his/her surroundings. 

The toddler grows more slowly then the infant, but still rapidly.  The face and body proportion begin to change.  Bones continue to harden, the nervous system, specially the brain, is maturing faster than any other parts of the body.  At this age, the toddler is beginning to pick up toys and carry them around.

25 to 27 months

Individual differences becomes very noticeable among children.   At this stage a child starts walking and some already mastered toilet training.  At this age, they take on tasks with great enthusiasm. Your finger-painting toddler may point from paper to table top to wall, not because they want to defy you, but because they often get carried away.

28 to 30 months

Extreme behavior are usual at this stage. No longer a baby, your toddler is now beginning to develop socially acceptable ways to get and hold your attention. Your toddler has begun to realize that words are useful and fun. A language blossoms, your toddler tells their name and often identify their sex, uses complete sentences, and talk to other children.

31 to 33 months 

Your child is beginning to establish a toileting schedule unique to his or her own metabolism. At this age they work at perfecting and expanding skills they already learned. They treasure the pleasure they get from going briefly backward into babyhood, the peace they feel when parent accept them as they are, and the patience the parent continue to demonstrate.

34 to 36 months 

No longer top heavy, our slightly knock-kneed child walks well, runs easily, swings his or her arms enthusiastically. At this stage a toddler play is characterized by a desire to increase understanding of the relationship between parts and roles. As toddlerhood ends, children are able to express an interest in others, enjoy trying new challenges, and display the beginning of self control over their lives.

This is the year of ACTION They are now capable of a much wider variety of movements since becoming more balance and less top heavy. They are eager to try all kinds of action and will delight in silly movements. Relax and enjoy spontaneous games imitating each others action. They want to learn how the world works and they do that best by exploring, examining, and experimenting. This will lead to some bumps, bruise, and tears. This "little tragedies" are a part of being three. 

3 1/2 years old

Most of them have a friendly nature and are eager to play. Be ready for a lot of questions and proud comments. Stepping out can be scary, but with your support and guidance, your child will confidently learn to conquer new situation and trust new friendship. Most of them experience some common fears during their pre-school years. You can deal with these by talking openly, accepting their f ears as real, and by being reassuring.

At this age, new words are being added to your chiId's vocabulary at an astonishing rate. Talk frequently with your child, using short sentences, asking questions, and listening. They enjoy being part of the conversation. They are now exploring the concept of color, numbers, shapes, sizes, and time. You may begin hearing them talk now in terms of "today, yesterday, and tomorrow." 

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