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Appendix B: Developmental Milestones with Children 0-36 Months
The following are examples of developmental milestones for children aged 0-36 months. This
table consists mainly of fine and gross motor skill developments; areas that are most applicable
to child safety concerns. However, please be aware that social and language developmental
milestones are also occurring as children grow. This chart is also accessible at
www.preventchildinjury.ca
under the Professionals Login, Resources tab.
General safety concerns for children
What?
So What?
Now What?
What can my child do now?
So what can hurt
my child?
Now What can I do to keep my child safe?
Any developmental milestone
Burns/Scalds
Place smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors on
every level of the home and outside all bedrooms. Change
batteries twice a year at daylight saving time so that they
are always working.
A child can get third degree burns from hot water in
seconds. Reduce tap water temperature on the hot water
tank to 49°C (120°F). It will still be hot enough to shower
and will protect your child’s skin.
Any developmental milestone
Falls
Children can use furniture to climb out the window and
fall. Make sure that furniture such as cribs, change tables,
or dressers are not placed by a window.
Bring things to mouth
Poisonings
Your child can be poisoned by common items found in the
home such as prescriptions, over the counter medicines,
vitamins, plants, alcohol, makeup and cleaning supplies.
Always keep these items locked up and out of reach.
Post the Ontario Poison Center number by the phone: 1-
800-268-9017. Call right away if you think your child has
been poisoned.
0-2 months
What?
So What?
Now What?
What can my child do now?
So what can hurt
my child?
Now What can I do to keep my child safe?
Can hold head up and begins to push up
when lying on tummy
Makes smoother movements with arms
and legs (e.g., kicks legs)
Falls
Before your baby can roll over they can wiggle and move
their arms and legs. Always keep a hand on your baby
when they are on a high surface such as a change table,
bed, or couch to keep them from falling off.
Infant car seats are unsteady and can easily fall from high
places. Place them on the floor (safest place) and not on
the counter, table or other high places.
Makes smoother movements with arms
and legs (e.g., kicks legs)
Burns/Scalds
A hot drink can badly burn your baby’s skin. Avoid holding
your baby and a hot drink at the same time, or put the hot
drink in a travel mug with a tight lid.