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Developmental Stages
Is Your Baby On Track?
By Sarah Veda
When you’re a first time Mother, you’re always
worried about your baby’s development. Sometimes, we get downright obsessed with
knowing when our child will sit up, crawl, walk and talk. And, if they’re one
week later than we think they should be, we’re concerned that something’s wrong.
Well, here’s the scoop on approximately when the big milestones take place.
Remember, each baby is different. If you think your baby is not progressing as
he should, speak with your pediatrician.
· First Smile – The first real smile (meaning in response to your smile or
some other external social stimulation) usually happens around four to six
weeks. Babies do smile earlier than this, though. They often smile as they are
falling asleep, and yes, when they have gas.
· First Tooth- Timing of that first tooth can vary widely. If you can find
out when you and your husband first popped a pearly white, you’ll have a better
idea as to when to expect your baby’s, as it is largely hereditary. Teeth can
show up as early as three months, and as late as after the first birthday, but
the average is about seven months.
· Sitting Up – This one can happen as early as four months, though for most
babies about six months is average. If your baby has not accomplished this
milestone by seven or eight months, you might mention it to your doctor.
· Standing Unsupported. Your baby will be able to bear weight on his legs
with you holding his arms by age five or six months, usually. But standing
unsupported may not happen until nearly a year old, though some babies
accomplish this at around nine months. It takes a while for those legs to get
strong, and for the balance to be there.
· Saying Mama or Dada – By this I mean actually using Mama to refer to you
or Dada to refer to his father – not just making the sound. This can happen as
early as 10 months, but happens most often at around a year old. Get used to it,
he’s probably going to say Dada first – it’s just easier for babies to say.
· Crawling – Some babies never crawl, which, by the way, is completely
normal. But most babies who crawl do so between seven and nine months, with some
starting as early as six months. Time to plug up those electrical outlets!
· Walking – Most babies walk between the ages of 13 and 15 months, though
many start as early as nine months. Don’t be in too much of a hurry for this
one, as your whole life changes once that baby starts to walk!
Again, all of the times I mentioned above are estimates about when these
milestones occur. If your baby is attending regular well baby checkups, your
pediatrician will be monitoring his progress, and will alert you if there is any
need to be concerned.
About the Author: Sarah is a 41 year old wife and mother of two boys and one
girl. She spent many years as a manager in the corporate world, and gave it up
to be a stay at home mom. Visit her at
http://www.educatedmother.com. |
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