Child Development Milestones
It’s important to remember every child is different and will develop at different speeds. Chiropractic focuses on the relationship between the spine and the nervous system. This is especially important for children as their nerve systems develop. What we now understand with regards to brain development is that the first few years of life are paramount for optimal nerve system growth.
Newborn To Three Months
Smiles
Holds head up
Cries when there’s a loud noise
Enjoys looking at faces
Four To Six Months
Rolls over
Reaches and grasps
Chews on hands and toys
Turns towards sounds and voices
Responds to sound by making noises
Reaches out for toys
Six To Twelve Months
Can pull to sit up
Responds to name
Plays peek-a-boo
Turns towards sounds and voices
May understand "no"
Babble and may say mama, dada, bubba
Wave bye bye
Twelve To Fifteen Months
Will hug you
Can use a spoon
Will try and help you dress them
Can follow simple instructions
Can drink from a cup
Fifteen To Eighteen Months
Understands their own name
May be walking on their own
Can sit in a small chair
Can pick up very small objects
Eighteen To Twenty Four Months
Says two or three word sentences
Copies you
Can start to feed themself with spoon
Gets into a chair on their own
Three To Five Years
Asks lots of "who" and "why" questions
Uses three to five word sentences more
Keen to stop wearing nappies and use the toilet/potty
Can feed themself
Can ride a tricycle
What To Expect
Our Approach For Chiropractic Care
Gentle and effective treatment
Comfort with state of the art Chiropractic equipment
Safe for people of all ages