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Baby & Toddler Learning Milestones

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No matter what baby's doing, she's learning about her world. You'll see clear signs she's absorbing and thinking as she learns to eat solid food, move her body and try to tell you what she needs.

Cognitive Milestones: 0-6 Months

eyes
Begins to follow things with eyes and recognize people at a distance
reaching
Reaches for toys with one hand
why do babies mouth everything?
Brings objects to mouth
when do babies grab toys and other objects
Tries to grab objects that are out of reach

Cognitive Milestones: 7-12 Months

when can babies play peekaboo?
Plays peekaboo
fine motor skills
Moves objects from one hand to another
pinch
Uses thumb and index finger to pick things up
drinking from an open cup
Starts to use things correctly, like drinking from a cup
understand directions
Follows simple directions
baby
Finds hidden things easily
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Cognitive Milestones: 13-18 Months

Woman and toddler scribbling and coloring
Scribbles on their own
body parts
Points to one body part
understand directions
Can follow one-step verbal commands

Cognitive Milestones: 19-24 Months

pretend and imaginative play
Plays simple make-believe games
when does handedness develop in children?
Might use one hand more than the other
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