Question 1

How does baby social/emotional develop from birth to 24 months?

Accepted Answer

Baby social/emotional develops progressively from birth to 24 months, starting with basic reflexes and building to more complex skills. Track specific milestones at each age to monitor healthy development.

Question 2

What social/emotional milestones should I look for at 0-3 months?

Accepted Answer

At 0-3 months, key social/emotional milestones include: Pays attention to faces, Smiles at people, Calms when spoken to or picked up, Acts bored if activity doesn't change, Shows happiness by kicking and waving.

Question 3

What social/emotional milestones should I look for at 3-6 months?

Accepted Answer

At 3-6 months, key social/emotional milestones include: Smiles spontaneously, especially at people, Likes to play with people; cries when play stops, Copies some movements and facial expressions, Knows familiar faces; may be shy with strangers, Reaches to be picked up, Laughs out loud.

Question 4

What social/emotional milestones should I look for at 6-9 months?

Accepted Answer

At 6-9 months, key social/emotional milestones include: Shy or nervous with strangers, Cries when parent leaves, Has favorite toys, Copies gestures (like clapping), Enjoys playing peek-a-boo, Laughs at funny faces or sounds.

Question 5

What social/emotional milestones should I look for at 9-12 months?

Accepted Answer

At 9-12 months, key social/emotional milestones include: Shy or clingy with strangers, Has wide range of facial expressions, Plays simple games like peek-a-boo, Hands things to others during play, Shows empathy when others are upset, Tests reactions of caregivers.

Question 6

What social/emotional milestones should I look for at 12-18 months?

Accepted Answer

At 12-18 months, key social/emotional milestones include: Shows affection to familiar people, Points to show something interesting, Plays simple pretend (feeds doll), May have temper tantrums, Shows independence, Hugs or kisses familiar people, Seeks comfort from caregiver when upset.

Question 7

What social/emotional milestones should I look for at 18-24 months?

Accepted Answer

At 18-24 months, key social/emotional milestones include: Notices and copies others, Gets excited when with other children, Shows more independence, Plays next to other children, Shows defiant behavior, Shows empathy and concern for others, Engages in parallel play with peers.

Social/Emotional Development Milestones

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