Birth to three months: Sleeps for around 18 hours each day. , Begins to use senses to hear, smell and see. , Can only cry at first, learns how to make cooing and gurgling signs. , A baby will cry when in pain, hungry or uncomfy. , Will try to look at faces, especially when they are being fed. , Three to six months: Feeds three to five times every day. , Will turn towards sounds, learn who different people are., Will make many different sounds, such as babbling and cooing when they are enjoying a bath. , Enjoys being cuddled or rocked. , Knows the difference between family members. , Six to 12 months:  Eats three meals and two snacks a day. Sleeps for around 12 hours every night. , Enjoys playing, moves toys and objects from one place to another. , Babies easily recognises the people around them by the sound of their voice. , Babies may become clingy to family members. , Gives and takes objects or toys. , One to two years: Stands without support and begins to walk. , Begins to make lines on paper with crayons or paints. , Children begin to repeat a few words and understand some instructions. , May look at themselves in the mirror. , Enjoys simple clapping games such as pat-a-cake. , Two to three years: Learns to jump off a low step , Uses crayons to draw in circular movements. , Will put three or four words together to make sentences. , Will be worried when family members leave them. , Uses 'I' and 'me' and 'you'. , Three to four years: Stands on one leg, jumps up and down, Draws circles with more control and may add lines. , Understands over 1000 words and makes sentences with four of five words. , Shows a sense of humour; may tell jokes and make funny faces. , Gives orders. Enjoys playing with other children. , Four to five years 11 months: Can open and close fastenings , Can copy letters and numbers and write own name , Children know 2000 words and use proper sentences, Enjoys caring for pets. Shows concern when a friend is hurt. , Children are now more able to do things for themselves, such as wiping up spilled juice. ,

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