physical
what "exercise" helps infants strengthen their neck to help them keep their heads up
tummy time
The understanding that an object still exists even when it is hidden under a blanket.
object permanence
This type of anxiety often peaks between 9 and 12 months when a primary caregiver leaves the room.
separation anxiety
This "milestone of joy" usually appears around 6 to 8 weeks of age in response to a human face.
social smile
The AAP and WHO recommend this as the exclusive source of nutrition for the first 6 months of life.
breastmilk
most infants master the ability to do this from stomach to back by 4 to 6 months.
rolling over
Around 18–24 months, toddlers experience a "spurt" in this specific intellectual area, adding many new words daily.
language or vocabulary
Erikson’s first stage of psychosocial development, which depends on the consistency of caregivers.
Trust vs. Mistrust
The type of play where toddlers play side-by-side with similar toys but do not try to influence each other's behavior
parallel play
This is the age (in months) when most pediatricians recommend introducing solid foods.
6 months
This fine motor skill involves using the thumb and forefinger to pick up small objects, usually appearing around 9 months
pincer grasp
Piaget’s first stage of cognitive development, where infants learn through their senses and motor activities.
sensorimotor stage
This is a child's unique, "built-in" way of reacting to the world, often categorized as easy, difficult, or slow-to-warm-up.
temperament
When an infant looks at a caregiver to see how to react to a new or "scary" situation.
social referencing
At 12 months, toddlers can typically transition from formula/breastmilk to this type of dairy milk.
whole milk
This major gross motor milestone typically occurs between 11 and 15 months, marking the transition from "infant" to "toddler.
walking(taking first steps)
A toddler dropping a spoon repeatedly to see if you'll pick it up is experimenting with this logic concept.
cause & effect
The "Rouge Test" (putting a spot on a child's nose) is used to see if a toddler has developed this "self" concept.
self-awareness
The strong emotional bond between a child and their primary caregiver
attachment
Grapes, popcorn, and hot dogs should be cut into very small pieces because they are major examples of this.
choking hazards
These are the involuntary, spontaneous movements that infants are born with.
reflexes
Simple, two-word sentences like "More juice" or "Doggy bark" are known as this type of speech.
telegraphic speech
Erikson’s second stage, occurring in toddlerhood, where children seek to do things by themselves.
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
By 18 months, many toddlers begin this social behavior, where they mimic a parent’s household chores like sweeping.
imitation
This nutrient is often depleted in an infant's natural stores around 6 months, making fortified cereals important.
iron