MamasHealth.com Home Child Development Newborns 1 to 3 Months 4 to 7 Months 8 to 12 Months 1 year Toddlers 2 to 3 Years 3 to 5 Years 5 to 6 Years Baby Routines Bully Infant Reflexes Language Skills New Sibling Potty Training Puberty Protection from a Bully Separation Anxiety Solid Foods Temper Tantrums Walking Weaning Links Email Mama Preparing for Pre-School Mentally Challenged Child Seriouslly Ill Child Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	There are many milestones in physical, emotional and learning development of a one year old. Each child is individual, and developmental milestones should not be compared. Children can reach milestones early or late. Physical Milestones of a One Year Old Child is more mobile. Child will be able to crawl, then walk. Child is completely weaned soon after their first birthday. Child will be able to hold and drink from a cup. Child will be able to figure out how an object is stuck and how to maneuver it free. Child will be able to stack two or three blocks. Child will show an interest in using a spoon himself or herself. Child is able to keep himself or herself awake. May resist bedtime. Learning Milestones of a One Year Old Child will become intrigued with animals and may imitate animal sounds. Child listens closely to those around him or her and starts to imitate words. Child will come to know what certain words mean and be able to retrieve objects when asked. Child will be able to follow simple commands. Child will start saying more words. Child becomes more curious about his or her environment. Child can answer questions that have a “yes” or “no” answer. Emotional Milestones of a One Year Old Child this age will cry when they feel parents or other caregivers are unhappy with them. Child shows an interest in watching adults or older children write. Child may like to have chubby crayons and paper to scribble on. Child is able to display affection to those he or she loves. Can give hugs and kisses upon request. Child is able to display fear or anger at objects or individuals. Child attaches himself or herself to a security object. Child feels more secure when placed on a schedule, or routine. When to Contact a Pediatrician Contact your child’s pediatrician if your child is showing any of the following signs or conditions: Child is unable to say a few words by 18 months of age. Child is unable to point at pictures in a book. Child is unresponsive to games such as peekaboo, pat a cake.	Featured Book
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