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Stages of Child Development : –Prenatal; and –Birth to Three Years

Notes

Fig. 8.2 Milestones in Physical Development

Fig. 8.3 Development of Senses Fig. 8.4 Socio-emotional Development

Based on age ranges, the following section is divided into four parts to address
the achievements of infants, in detail.

Birth to Three Months
• Motor skills: A newborn’s head is unsteady at the beginning. By the age
of three months, an infant tries to lift the head and turn it from one side
to the other while lying on the stomach. Stretching and kicking by the baby
are likely to get more vigorous. If you offer a toy, you will see the infant
might grasp it and hold on tight for a few moments.

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