The most dramatic changes in any person's life occur within the first year. For parents or caregivers, it is vital to know what to expect of a baby's progress in this time. This video provides essential information on developmental milestones associated with a child's first 15 months of life. The program looks at the importance of communication, as well as how to recognize cognitive and motor development, such as palmer and plantar grasp and the Moro reflex. The video addresses the national standards, as well as the standards of the National Coalition for Family and Consumer Sciences Education.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 12, 2005. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

First Year of Child Development (1:19) -- Newborn to Four Weeks (4:03) -- Months One to Three (2:49) -- Months Four to Seven (3:40) -- Months Eight to Twelve (3:22) -- Months Thirteen to Fifteen (2:32).