Infancy could be regarded as the earliest stage in the child's life, basically, between the birth and the toddler-period, so largely in the first year of the child's life. Highly important changes occur around the time the child is 12 months old, which age by and large also marks the turning point in the development from an infant to a toddler, physically, mentally and emotionally as well.Physical developmentWell, definitely the most apparent change is that the toddler can already walk, or toddle, though still quite slowly and often only with help. The infant is able to lift his head, and ches... » Original link |