Child Development Check List- 2care2teach4kids

Child Development Check List

Age	Development & Nutrition
3 months	Follow movement by turning head Look at you and watch your face Smile Coo or gurgle Startle at loud noises Move arms and legs easily Raise head when lying on tummy Cries when hungry Drinks breast milk or formula every 2-4 hours
6 months	Cry when hungry or uncomfortable Roll over Hold head up without support Reach for and hold objects Try putting everything in mouth Turn head toward sounds Babble or squeal Laugh out loud Introduce infant juice and iron fortified cereal in small amounts As child shows signs of chewing motion, offer soft or mashed foods
9 months	Creep or crawl Respond to own name Know caregivers from strangers Say "Mama" or "Dada" Imitate sounds Look without squinting eyes Stand holding on to a support Hit's two objects together Encourage to feed self Give finger foods Cut table food into tiny pieces-offer small amounts Watch for food that cause choking-grapes, hotdogs, candy, gum Never put to bed with a bottle Start decreasing breast or bottle foods as baby eats more food
12 months	Play "peek a boo" Wave "bye-bye" Show affection Say a few words besides "mama" and "dada" Reach for toys Walk with one hand held Finger feeds self Serve liquids only in a cup Encourage self feeding with spoon and cup Offer three meals a day, plus snacks Include baby at family meal times Switch from formula to whole milk
18 months	Try putting on own shoes Feed self with spoon Like to help Let you know what he/she wants Point to things when named Walk without help Pick up a Cheerio Build tower with 3 blocks Growth slow, appetite decreases May be picky Maintain relaxed approach to eating Offer variety of foods-allow child to choose Avoid using foods as a reward or punishment
2 years	Listens to short stories Turn pages of a book Copy another child's play Jump Run Walk up and down stairs with help Sometimes use two word sentences Often do opposite of what's asked Check portion sizes "rule of thumb" 1 T for each year of age Definite likes and dislikes, keep offering a variety of foods Provide snacks as part of the daily food intake Watch milk/juice intake- too much fluid can decrease appetite for solid foods
3 years	Toilet training during the day-usually dry at night Talk and usually be understood Use three-word sentences Tell you who is a boy/girl Peddle a trike Kick a ball Imitate drawing a straight line String large objects Name six body parts May not have big appetite Like/dislikes are common Nutritional snacks are still important
4 years	Ask questions Play make-believe Take turns Dress self, except for fasteners Put together a 7-12 piece puzzle Draw a face Balance on one foot Name some colors Call local school district for Early Childhood Screening Let children help prepare and serve simple foods Avoid snacks high in sugar such as candy, soft drinks Respect food dislikes
5 years	Play organized games Follow a three step direction Cut with a scissors Copy familiar shapes Draw a person with 6-8 body parts Catch a bounced ball Count to 10 Understand the meaning of many words Plain and simple foods preferred Daily diet should consist of the basic 5 food groups Trust child to eat- appetites vary from day to day Teach child to make good choices