Infant Development
0-12 months
We know the milestones, but how do we achieve them?
As parents, we have so much information at our fingertips, but what do we really need to know?
Starting at 1 month old, when the dust settles down and you get into a rhythm, you can start to encourage play and learning.
Tummy time is tough but using a boppy pillow to decrease the effect of gravity can help support your child to lift their head.
Use teething links as light weight toys for your child to learn to grasp and tolerate different textures in their hand
Recommended Toys/Equipment
Electronic musical toy
Teething links and silicone teething rings
O-ball
Mirror
Black and White cards
Suction spinners
Crinkle books
Stacking blocks (rubber teethers) and cups
Play piggy bank
What to look out for if I think my child needs services
Head turning only to one side
Not visually tracking or looking at an object or person throughout the visual field
Using only one arm or hand
Difficulty holding their head up after 2 months of age
Positioning of Toys for Development
Learning to sit: place toys on their lap to encourage weight bearing and upright posture
Sitting balance: place objects to the side and in front of feet
Promoting crawling: place toys slightly in front of knees and then continue to increase the distance
Promoting finger feeding: put 1-2 small pieces of food on the high chair at a time