Your baby's first year is a time of wonder and achievement. From birth to the age of one, babies go through many important growth and development events. Here are some of the key milestones for your baby during these 12 months:
1. Birth: The baby's journey of life begins from the moment they are born, they enter the world and become part of the family.
2. Raise the head and raise the neck: At about 2-4 months old, the baby begins to be able to lift the head and lift the neck to enhance the strength of the neck muscles.
3. Seeing objects: In the first few months of life, babies begin to notice objects and people around them, and their visual and cognitive abilities improve.
4. Head Twist Tracking: At about 3-6 months of age, babies begin to be able to twist their heads and track moving objects, which is essential for their attention and coordination development.
5. Turning over: Usually at 4-7 months, babies can try to turn over from the supine position to the prone position, which is very important for their muscle and motor development.
6. Crawling: At about 7-10 months, babies begin to try to crawl, which marks a significant improvement in their motor skills.
7. Talking: Babies start crying in the early months of life, then try to make gurgling sounds, beep sounds, and eventually begin to imitate some simple words.
8. Eat solid food: Around 6 months of age, babies begin to introduce solid food, gradually transitioning from breast milk or milk powder to solid food, which is an important change in their lives.
9. Standing: At 8-11 months of age, babies may try to stand, with the help of a support or an adult's hand, as part of their preparation before walking.
10. First steps: Around 9-12 months, some babies begin to try to take their first steps, which is an exciting time that marks the development of their independence.
11. Understand instructions: At the age of 12 months, babies may begin to understand some simple instructions and vocabulary and interact more with their families.
12. Social skills: Babies gradually develop social skills during their first year, including smiling at others, making eye contact, and liking to interact with people.
These milestones represent the tremendous growth and development of your baby during the first year. Every baby has their own pace of development, so don't worry too much, but parents can help them reach these important accomplishments by interacting with their baby and providing support. This year is a time of rapid growth for babies, full of challenges and joys, creating precious memories for both parents and babies.