Cognitive Child Development Twelve Months: Intellectual Development Of Your Twelve Month Old Child

Cognitive Child Development Twelve Months...

At twelve months, your child is usually still shy with strangers. Frequently he has a most liked object such as a teddy or a cloth.

He’s growing at his own sense of individuality.

He...

• Investigates objects with mouth less frequently.
• Hand toys to adults when demanded and start to treat toys in a suitable way, for example, cuddle a teddy but exploit with hair brush.
• Takes joy in sounds and will attempt at something new with toys that make a noise.
• Copies others around him a lot.
• Enjoys playing with bricks and with containers... putting in and taking out of toys.
• Takes joy looking at pictures.

Increasing His Development

• Make available stacking toys and bricks.
• Provide an interesting, varied environment which consists of pictures, music, books and food, all of which stimulate his senses.
• Take him to a mother-and-toddler group or a play group to get used to others unfamiliar to him.

Keeping Him Safe

• As he's able to move, be vigilant at all times. This is a very high-risk age for accidents.
• Use safety equipment such as catches for cupboards and stair gates, preferably at the top and bottom of stairs.
• Check safety signs shown on his toys.

Activities For Him

• Select toys that will stimulate his senses of touch, hearing and sight.
• Provide him with pull-along toys.

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