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Developmental milestones record - 12 months



Alternative names:
childhood growth milestones - 12 months; growth milestones for children - 12 months; normal childhood growth milestones - 12 months

Information:

Definition:
Skills and physiologic growth markers regarded as having particular importance to 12 month-old children.

Growth and development of a 12-month-old:
Physical and motor:
  • weight should have tripled
  • height should have increased by 50% over birth length
  • the head circumference should equal that of the chest
  • may have 6 to 8 teeth
  • the anterior fontanel (the front soft spot on the head) should be almost closed
  • disappearance of Landau reflex
  • disappearance of Babinski reflex
  • may walk with the support of one hand
  • can sit down without help
  • tries to build a tower out of two blocks
  • turns through pages of a book by flipping many at a time
Sensory and cognitive:
  • follows a fast moving object
  • has control over response to sounds
  • comprehends several words
  • can say mamma, papa and at least two other words
  • comprehends simple commands
  • tries to imitate animal sounds
  • associates names with objects
  • searches for objects that are hidden, but unable to consider alternative locations
  • may develop attachment to a toy or object
  • experiences separation anxiety and may cling to parents
  • may make brief exploratory journeys away from parents in familiar settings
Play:
  • provide the infant with picture books
  • provide the infant with different stimuli
    • go to the mall (people)
    • go to the zoo (animals)
  • play ball
  • build vocabulary by reading and naming people and objecting in the environment
  • teach hot and cold through play
  • provide large toys that can be pushed to encourage walking

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