CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a common social development milestone in a one-month-old baby?
A
Experiencing stranger anxiety
B
Smiling and showing excitement
C
Quieting down when lifted or touched
D
Reaching out with hands to play
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -At 1 month of age, infants express their feelings with alert, widened eyes and a rounded mouth. The bond grows between parents and their baby during this stage. Around 2 months of age, your baby will have a “social” smile. That is a smile made with purpose as a way to engage others.

Detailed explanation-2: -Newborn development at 1-2 months: what’s happening Your baby has made a strong bond with you already – they recognise you and respond to your voice and smile. And your baby has even started smiling themselves from about 6 weeks old. Your baby can see objects about 45 cm away.

Detailed explanation-3: -Things like smiling and responding to you, making eye contact or calming down when held by a familiar adult are all social and emotional milestones that most babies express and explore by a certain age.

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