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Growth & Development Across the Lifespan
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For more information on each developmental stage, please see the additional H+,%'$(+,
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Play in infancy is solitary. Suggested toys include mobiles, unbreakable mirrors, rattles and music boxes. By age 6
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Most infants begin crawling around 6 to 7 months, can stand alone at about 10 to 12 months and start cruising
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(walking by holding onto something) around 12 to 15 months.
The pincer grasp develops at 9 to 11 months, which is needed for infants to feed themselves.
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Suggested toys for age 6 to 12 months include blocks, nesting boxes or cups, simple take apart toys, large balls,
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Cognitive Development
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Language Development
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Threats to Health & Safety
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