Social & Emotional milestones

Question 1

What can a child do by 6 weeks?

Answer 1

• Smile
• Cry when hungry/wet

Question 2

What can a baby do by 6 months?

Answer 2

• Puts things in mouth
• Holds hands up to be lifted
• Laugh

Question 3

What do babies develop around 9 months?

Answer 3

• Stranger anxiety (cry/restless around strangers)
• Can go on until ~3 years

Question 4

What can a baby do at 12 months?

Answer 4

• Waves bye-bye
• Plays alone if familiar person nearby (plays alone when mum/dad is in the room)
• Stops putting things in mouth

Question 5

What can a toddler do around 3 years?

Answer 5

• share toys with friends
• play with other children (even with parents absent)
• potty-trained