Developmental Milestones: Infancy

A stage in toddler development where a child's progress seems to slow down.

The ability to control bowel movements, typically achieved around 18 months.

When toddlers exhibit strong feelings of ownership and unwillingness to share.

Fear experienced by toddlers when separated from their primary caregiver.

The stage where toddlers begin to understand the concept of sharing and taking turns.

The ability to control bladder function, typically achieved around 36 months.

The ability to ride a tricycle, usually mastered around 36 months.

The ability to speak fluently with increased vocabulary, typically achieved around 36 months.

A stage of play where two toddlers play independently but parallel to each other.

The development of skills and abilities in children, often assessed at specific ages.

The ability of a baby to hold their head up and maintain balance when sitting or lying on their stomach.

A baby's instinctual response to sudden loud noise or a loss of support, where the baby's arms and legs extend outward and they cry out.

The natural reflex present in newborns, where they grasp tightly onto anything placed in their palm. This grasp weakens and disappears as the baby develops.

The transfer of objects between a baby's hands. This milestone signifies developing hand-eye coordination.

The instinctive reflex of a baby to curl their toes when pressure is applied to the bottom of their foot. This reflex fades as the baby grows.

A baby's ability to sit upright without support. This milestone marks significant development in muscle strength and balance.

The fear exhibited by infants towards unfamiliar people. This typically appears around 6-7 months and peaks at 8 months, diminishing by 9 months.

The ability to move oneself across a surface by using arms and legs for propulsion. This allows babies to explore their environment.

A baby's ability to stand with the support of a stable object. This milestone marks an important step towards walking.

The ability to move oneself up and down stairs with the support of an adult. This milestone indicates developing balance and coordination.

A common behavior in preschoolers where they enjoy playing alongside other children, but without a shared goal.

A stage in preschool development marked by increased independence and a tendency to say "no" frequently.

A common fear in preschoolers involving concerns about their own or others' body parts, often stemming from curiosity about anatomy.

A common behavioral issue in preschoolers, often involving loud outbursts, crying, and stomping feet.

A natural developmental stage around the age of 5 characterized by stubbornness and resistance to authority, often linked to emerging independence.

Imagination-based play involving pretend companions or scenarios, common in young children as a way to explore emotions and develop social skills.

Characterized by the ability to play with others towards a common goal, demonstrating greater cooperation and shared understanding.

A fear often exhibited by children who are apprehensive about attending school, often stemming from separation anxiety or a negative experience.

A developmental milestone for preschoolers, typically mastered around the age of 4, involving the ability to draw a square, lace shoes, and identify basic colors.

A type of fracture common in young children due to their pliable bones, resulting in a bend rather than a complete break.