| GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT - Dr. L.
Nagpal |
3rd Month
Physical Development
| a. |
The baby is able to lift the head
for some minutes and hold it more steadily when held in the sitting position. |
| b. |
The baby continues to straighten
out his body and will move his arms and legs vigorously. |
| c. |
The baby can now roll from back to
side. |
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| d. |
The baby is able to bear weight on
the legs for sometime. |
| e. |
The baby plays with legs and hands. |
Mental Development
| a. |
The baby likes colourful and
contrasting images. |
| b. |
The baby discovers his hands and
feet and uses them to explore objects. |
| c. |
The baby develops hearing and visual skills and
responds to voices. |
Language Development
| a. |
Crying in baby decreases. |
| b. |
The baby now starts to laugh. |
| c. |
The baby now has different cries to different
needs. |
| d. |
The baby expresses himself by cooing and
giggling. |
Social Development
| a. |
The baby makes eye contact. |
| b. |
The baby smiles at faces and knows
the difference between parents and strangers. |
| c. |
The baby's eating and sleeping habits start
getting more organized. |
4th Month
Physical Development
| a. |
The baby lifts the head by 90
degrees and holds the head well. |
| b. |
The baby rolls from front to side. |
| c. |
The baby is able to stand up with some
assistance. |
| d. |
The baby tries to reach for objects. |
| e. |
The baby sits with the arms propped. |
Mental Development
| a. |
Improvement in babies eyesight and
they can focus at different distances. |
| b. |
The baby starts understanding the
difference between different people and objects. |
Language Development
| a. |
The baby maintains a strong steady cry. |
| b. |
The baby starts imitating a few sounds. |
| c. |
The baby starts smiling, squealing and cooing if spoken to. |
Social Development
| a. |
The baby may start laughing and
becomes more social. |
| b. |
The baby enjoys being held,
bounced, cuddled and played with. |
| c. |
When taking a bath the baby enjoys splashing
and kicking around in the water. |
5th Month
Physical Development
| a. |
The baby now starts showing various
kinds of activity. |
| b. |
The baby sits supported for long
periods up to 30 minutes or sits
alone momentarily. |
| c. |
The baby moves toys and other objects from one
hand to another . |
| d. |
The baby starts rolling from the front to back.
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| e. |
The baby begins handling, reaching and fisting
with objects. |
Mental Development
| a. |
The baby is attracted towards
colourful objects. |
| b. |
The baby pushes away disliked
actions (like wiping the nose). |
| c. |
The baby turns his head to sounds or
recognition of someone calling their names. |
| d. |
The baby copies movements and sounds. |
Language Development
| a. |
The baby babbles (ba-ba). |
| b. |
The baby tries to copy sounds. |
| c. |
The baby tries to make sounds to get your
attention. |
Social Development
| a. |
The baby is now alert for at least
half of the working hours. |
| b. |
The baby frolics when played with. |
| c. |
The baby shows expressions of annoyance, anger
and frustration. |
| d. |
The baby has a lagging interest in breast
feeding. |
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