Newborn Development

Developmental SequenceCephalo-caudal growth proceeds from head to footControl hands before feetThink before actingGets teeth before he walks

Proximal distal growth proceeds from near to farMoves whole body, then arms, then hands & feet

Simple to complex Talks, reads, writesLifts head, sits up, creep, crawl, walk, run

Types of DevelopmentPhysical developmentGross motor skills use of large musclesRunning, jumping, climbing, etc.Fine motor skills use of small musclesColoring, using fork and knife, etc.Intellectual developmentCognitive development mental processes through which we think, learn, and communicate

Emotional development involves understanding and responding to our surroundingsSmile, cry, laugh, fear, sadness, angerSocial Development Understanding others and learning how to interactPlay is a childs work

Moral Development knowing right from wrong

Looking AheadFirst MonthTurns head to clear nose from bedKeeps hands fisted or slightly openFew expressions when awakeSecond monthHolds head up while on tummyHolds objects with handSmiles and coos

Third monthSits when supportedTurns head to soundsReaches for objects w/ both handsFourth monthRolls from side to side or to backBabbles and laughsClasps fingers and hands in playFifth monthRolls from front to backMay sit supportedUnderstands own name

Sixth monthTransfer toy from one hand to nextCreeps (army crawl) on tummyStands with supportSeventh monthPushes up on hands and kneesSits w/ little supportMay say mama and dadaEighth monthCrawlsStands leaning against somethingMimics sounds

Ninth monthMay crawl up stairsFeed self May understand and respond to some wordsTenth monthStands w/ little supportRepeats some wordsObject permanence hide and seekEleventh monthStands alone squats and stoopsMimics some wordsTwelfth monthWalks Points with finger