infancy

infancy, stage of human development lasting from birth to approximately two years of age. The hallmarks of infancy are physical growth, motor development, vocal development, and cognitive and social development.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Cognitive and Social Development
• Vocal Development
• Motor Development
• Physical Growth
• Bibliography

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