I'm ONE! Ready to RUN?
At one your child will be more active, more curious and more expressive.
7/31/20241 min read
As your child reaches their first birthday, you can expect to see significant developmental milestones.
At this age, they may start to take their first steps, say their first words, and begin to show more independence.
One-year-olds are pretty good at doing a few things for themselves, such as eating with their fingers, helping their parents dress them, and turning the pages of a storybook. Your baby should be starting to use a few everyday items correctly, including a spoon, telephone, and hairbrush. Although their aim with these things might not be perfect, they certainly have the right intention.
You can help them develop their hand-eye coordination by introducing songs with simple hand motions, like "Itsy Bitsy Spider," playing patty-cake, and giving a "high five."
Emotionally, they may start to show more attachment to specific caregivers and begin to display a wider range of emotions
While every child develops at their own pace, these are common milestones to look out for during this exciting time. It's important to support and encourage their growth while also enjoying the special moments that come with this stage of development.
