Self help is sometimes also called a daily living skill. Self help refers to how well a child can chew food, feed themselves
, use their fingers or forks, spoons, crayons/pencils, undress/dress self, and their handwashing and bathroom abilities throughout the day.
Click on the slider at the top to see how children naturally progress through the developmental stages of h
elping t
hemselves.
Typical Activities in This Stage
• Latches on while nursing or bottle feeding
• Drinks 2-6 ounces of milk 6 or more times a day
• Demonstrates calmness during car rides when not tired or hungry
• Is usually able to tolerate diaper changing without crying
To help your child reach this milestone, here are some activities
• Respond to your child’s actions and sounds (Video link)
• Offer your child interesting objects/toys to explore (Video link)
It's time to move onto the next stage when your child is
• Staying full for longer periods of time after a meal
• Beginning to move arms or reaching towards desired items
• Communicating with eye contact and some gestures