Growth and Development in Babies Babies grow and develop at a very rapid rate during the first year of life. They grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. However, through this portfolio, I intend to discuss the physical growth and development patterns of the infant through their first year. To begin with, development refers to the baby’s increased skill in using various body parts. When dealing with the development of a child there are three …showed first 75 words of 1493 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1493 total…baby do?</b> <li>At 1 year, she is striving for independence. <li>She stands and may walk by herself. She climbs up and down stairs and out of the crib or play-pen. <li>She prefers using one hand over the other and can drop and throw toys. <li>She fears strange people and places. <li>She remembers events, expresses affection, shows emotions, uses trial and error to solve a problem. <li>Height-29.5 inches *Weight-22 pounds