Sunday, October 14, 2012

Baby Development 12-18 Months


During the 12- 18 Month stage your toddler should master the very important milestone of learning to walk. Gross motor development will move quickly during these few months. Your toddler is now becoming independent and will develop his own interests and toy preferences. With his new found independence your toddler's interest in self feeding and dressing will increase. Your toddler is now able to isolate his pointer finger and play with toys using both his right and left hand. He will begin to stack 2 or more cubes, place pegs in a pegboard, and place a circle in the right place of a puzzle board. You’ll be delighted as your toddler indicates the first signs of pretend play such as bringing a bottle to a doll’s mouth. Interest and attention for books will increase and your toddler will want to turn the pages himself. Your toddler should have some words in his vocabulary and will be responding to simple requests. Your baby will love to be the center of attention during this stage and will begin to give you hugs and kisses.

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