When do babies start opening drawers

This alone is not a red flag. Kids that age do like repetitive play. Just keep an eye on it and keep listening to your Mommy intuition. It will give you lots of valuable information. Sorry for the confusion! He has not been diagnosed and really shows no other outward signs of autism, but I just wondered if it was anything that you ladies had seen with your LOs and if I should be concerned or not.

It does not interfere with daily life and he can be easily distracted from it if I call him into another room or I start playing with a toy in the living room and he hears me doing it, he comes to see what I am doing and forgets about the doors and drawers.

He seems to be fascinated with it- that's all. I wish he'd stop doing it lol. We've baby proofed most of the cabinets, because he was often taking things out, so there are only a few he can open. Also, if I pick up and take him away from it, he does not cry or throw a fit. I don't know if that matters or anything- he just moves on to the next thing of interest I show him I always liked to play with things that 'work'.

I just liked making things work. I don't know if I can explain it better than that. Yes, I completely "get" what you are "saying. I posted a similar thread on the August Birth Club thread and it seems the activities Donovan enjoys, such as the open and closing of doors, many children of the same age enjoy too. So, maybe in Donovan's case and the cases of these other kids, it's just a developmental thing.

It's great you're here! Oh and you know what, whether he is or not will come to be, but sounds like he is very well and can get distracted. Oh if it was an Autistic thing it can be order and it is 'fun ordering' Anyways, glad you're here and hope you like the snip-it on youtube I uploaded LOL : Tell me if you like it Hi herding thank you for the you tube clip.

It was very interesting! It kept pausing every few seconds, but I stuck with it and saw the whole thing. This isn't what Donovan does at all. In fact, half the time, he leaves things open lol! By 24 months understands 2-step questions and commands such as "Go to your room and get your shoes. As children start to walk, they may begin to show independence and will try to walk further away from the parent, but will return. Separation anxiety and fear of strangers may lessen, then return at about 18 months.

Every child is unique and will develop different personalities, but these are some of the common behavioral traits that may be present in your child:. Use the correct names for objects, even if your child does not.

For example, your child might say "wa-wa," and you say "Water, that's right. Top of the page. Topic Overview Children usually progress in a natural, predictable sequence from one developmental milestone to the next. Physical growth and development Most children by age 1: Have grown a total of about 10 in. Somewhere between 9 and 12 months of age, many babies have tripled their birth weight.

After their first birthday, babies start gaining weight and growing at a slower pace. Have grown in head circumference the measurement around the top of the head.

The head circumference of most babies is 18 in. The soft spots, or fontanelles , of the skull have started closing. But they won't completely grow together until sometime between the 9th and 18th month. Still have a "baby" look. Your child's head is large in proportion to the rest of his or her body. His or her tummy sticks out, which can add to an overall "chubby" appearance. Get a few teeth. Usually, the first to come in are the two front upper and lower teeth. See a picture of the typical order that baby teeth come in.

Thinking and reasoning cognitive development Most children by age 1: Are curious about everyday objects and how they work. Your child may try turning knobs, pushing buttons, and opening drawers and cupboards. Start to remember things that happened a few hours or even a day ago. Your child may show this new skill by doing a simple thing, such as stacking blocks or getting excited when you talk about going to the store.

Can find an object that they watch you hide.