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Child Development

This is a website dedicated to information on the development of cildren from birth to age one. Here you will find the physical development and what things one may use to aid in a child's development.

During the first year of life, babies learn the basics of everything they will need to know for the rest of their lives.

Most infants begin to from birth to three months:

* Raise head slightly when lying on stomach

* Hold head up for a few seconds, when supported by someone holding them

* Hold hand in a fist

* Lift head and chest, while lying on stomach

* Touch, pull, and tug own hands

* Repeat body movements

Babies are quickly becoming stronger and more agile. Most begin to: * Roll over * Push body forward and pull body up by grabbing the edge of a crib * Reach for and touch objects * Reach, grasp, and put objects in mouth * Make discoveries with objects (for example, a rattle makes noise when it is moved) "Child-proofing" becomes important as babies get more mobile. During this time most begin to: * Crawl * Grasp and pull things toward self * Transfer objects between hands By this time, most babies can: * Sit without support * Stand unaided * Walk with aid * Roll a ball * Throw objects * Pick things up with thumb and one finger * Drop and pick up toys