Child Development Quiz

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Double syllable babble usually involves repetition of the same syllable.

Children tend to be able to copy a shape 6 months before they can draw it. The usual developmental order of drawing shapes is line, circle, cross, square, triangle. Tripod pencil grip is a more mature grip, occurring between 4 and 6 years of age.

The average age for building a 3 block tower is 18 months. This increases to around 6 cubes by 2 years, and 9 cubes by 3 years.

Honey should be avoided before 12 months due to risk of infant botulism. Wheat is considered safe to try in weaning after 6 months.

Practically every textbook has a slightly different table of these things, but it is important to have an idea of the basics!

An infant usually begins to cruise furniture around 10-12 months and can walk alone by 15 months. If walking has not occurred by 18 months the toddler should see a paediatrician.