Ones 12 months - 24 months |
During their first 12 months, many newborns triple their weight. Following birthday number one, the next 12 months result in a 25 percent average increase of body weight. This year dawns the "Age of Toddler-hood" with life-changing mobility. Baby is self-centered and oblivious to others’ wishes unless they personally coincide. One-year-olds begin playing make-believe games and love to imitate adult actions like sipping coffee and answering the telephone. Unable to comprehend the concept of sharing, they engage in parallel play as opposed to playing together. This means that while they are with playmates, they scrutinize and imitate their actions but do not actually engage in play. This presents a social challenge for parents since baby desires companionship but isn’t ready to play with others yet. |