Genesee County Health Department
Better Life Through Better Health
Child Development
Every child grows and develops differently. But parents often wonder
if their child is growing and learning like other children. Each growing
stage has physical and learning markers that are usually seen in
children at certain ages. For example:
At three months, most children:
- Smile
- Make cooing sounds
- Recognize a bottle
- Grab a rattle or hair
- Lift their head and chest while laying on their belly
At six months, most children:
- Reach and pick up objects
- Sit with little help
- Roll from their back to their tummy
- Follow moving objects with their eyes
At one year, most children:
- Stack two blocks
- Pull themselves to a standing position
- Say two to three words
At two years, most children:
- Use small sentences
- Play by themselves
- Feed themselves with a spoon
- Ask for things by name
Parents know their child best and can often see signs of slow
development first. Does your child do things that other children do? Did
your child walk and talk as soon as other children? Does your child have
a health condition that may result in a delay in his or her development?
If a parent thinks a child’s development is slower than other
children a professional opinion should be sought early. Parents can get
help by contacting the ‘Early On’ program. The program offers
services for families with children from birth to three years of age.
For more information call the Early On Genesee County program at (810)
591-4947.
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