Growth
What is one sign that teething has begun in an infant?
Increased drooling, chewing on objects, or visible teeth emerging
What motor milestone do many babies learn between 3–6 months that helps them change position?
rolling over
What social reaction do many babies show toward strangers around 6–9 months?
fear of strangers
Name one early communication milestone listed for birth–3 months
Smiling; responds to sounds; follows objects with eyes.
Give one example of a toy recommended for 0–3 month olds
High-contrast books, rattles, teethers, soft mirrors, activity gym
By 6 months, babies often double what part of their body compared to birth?
Weight (many babies approximately double their birth weight by ~4–6 months)
What activity, recommended from newborn stage, helps strengthen neck and core muscles for later motor skills?
tummy time
What social behavior milestone is commonly seen by 9–12 months when greeting people?
waves
Which simple words would a 9–12 month old might use?
dada or mama
Name a toy type listed for 3–6 month olds that helps reaching and grasping.
Shape sorters or rattles; stacking cups
Name two ways caregivers can help relieve teething discomfort
Frozen rubber teether, gum massage, or giving pain medication
At 6–9 months babies often learn to do this to move around the floor (two-word answer)
crawling/scooting
Around what part of the first year do babies recognize their name?
3-6 months
What vocal behaviors for 3–6 months show early language development?
laughs and babbles
What kind of toys are suggested for 6–9 months to encourage movement and problem solving?
Activity cubes, musical toys, stacking/shape toys, ride-on or push toys to encourage movement and problem solving.
At birth to 3 months babies do this with their head when placed on their stomach; what is the milestone?
Lifts head (when on stomach)
What milestone typically appears between 9–12 months as babies begin moving toward standing?
Pulls to stand
Give one way toys support social development
Toys help promote development and help the brain learn and grow; they also help babies build social skills
One milestone is “Follows objects with eyes.” Why is this important for communication and language development?
Following objects with eyes helps babies attend to faces and gestures, which supports learning words and social cues
List two play activities or games recommended to help 6–9 month olds meet milestones.
Games like tummy time exercises, baby play ideas (e.g., household item play, rolling-toy practice), calling baby to encourage crawling/walking.
what evidence (visible in the mouth) indicates teeth coming in?
Small teeth emerging through the gums (visible new teeth)
List three actions suggested to help babies learn to walk.
Use push toys; encourage walking holding furniture edge; hold favorite food or toys to encourage them to walk toward you.
Describe two caregiver actions from the document that help babies meet social or emotional milestones
Engage in tummy time and interactive play (peek-a-boo, singing, games to encourage rolling/crawling); respond to sounds and name—these interactions support social/emotional growth.
what is one way caregivers can encourage babies to respond to sounds?
Talk to the baby, respond to sounds, use name often; play listening games
From the 9–12 month toy list, name two toys that encourage both fine motor skills and early problem solving.
Wooden shape sorter and Pop-Up Car Toy; Laugh & Learn Puppy Walker (these encourage fine motor skills and problem solving).