Cognitive Child Development Twelve Months...
Intellectual Development Of Your Twelve Month Old Child
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At twelve months, he's 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.
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- 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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