| Physical Development | Communication Development | Intellectual/Cognitive Development | Social/Emotional/Behavioural Development | Moral Development(For over 2 Years Old) |
0-3 Months | * Swallowing, sucking, rooting, grasping, startle, walking and standing reflexes * Babies look less curled up and startle less * Lift and turn head | * Cry when hungry, tired or distressed * Coo when contended * Smile back when they see a smiling face | * Recognise the smell and sound of their mother and her voice * Stop crying when they hear a familiar voice * Start to notice mobiles and other objects around them | * Close contact between primary carer and baby especially when feeding * Fleeting smiles when asleep * Enjoyment of bath time | N/A |
3-6 Months | * Lifting feet and hands in the air whilst balancing on tummy | * Arms lift and show carer they want to be picked up | * Toys and objects are explored in mouth as well as fingers | * Smiles of delight when playing with primary carers | N/A |
6-9 Months | * Using fingers to feed | * Tuneful strings of babbling | * Exploring objects using hands and mouth | * Trying to stay near to parent or carer | N/A |
9-12 Months | * Standing up and holding onto furniture | * Fingers pointing at objects to draw adults attention to them | * Recognising daily routines e.g. becoming excited when hear bath water or having a bib put on | * Need to stay near to parents or carers and anxiety if approached by a stranger or if they try to handle them | N/A |
1-2 Years | * Sitting and pushing off with legs on push and ride toys * Running and climbing | * Less babbling and more recognisable words * Vocabulary of approx. 200 words | * Enjoyment of pop up and posting toys * Playing with building bricks * Doing simple jigsaw puzzles | * Interest in other children * Signs of temper and frustration * Parallel play (playing next to not with other children)...