When a child is born, it brings a lot of joy and excitement to parents. When the baby comes into the world, he becomes a helpless human being who depends on others to survive. A baby will be so dependent on their caregiver to learn and develop. However, milestones are things that some children do at this age; Not all children will reach these milestones. Children are individuals and should be treated as such. The author of a News Bank Access World News article states: "There is no substitute for contacting your pediatrician with questions or concerns, but the following can help you identify and maintain developmental milestones specific” (Diana, 2011). Birth Experiences A child's sensory experiences at birth are very acute compared to what some people might think. At birth, a child can just about hear, unless there is a problem with their hearing; This will improve as the baby grows and develops. At such a young age, babies can distinctly sense who their mother is in relation to other mothers. When a baby is born, the sense of taste will fully develop over time; however, at birth, a baby will prefer sweet to any other taste. The text specifies: “First, vision is probably the least developed sense of the infant” (Lefrançois, 2012). A newborn's vision may seem a little blurry, but he can see quite well being in a woman's womb, for example, he can see shadows and figures of people. Development and evolution of the senses Over the next few months, the child will grow and develop so much that every day will be filled with excitement. Infants' hearing will become more defined, but will require even more development to reach their full range of hearing. In the text, the author me...... middle of paper ......for various needs, such as hunger, pain, or fatigue. He babbles with inflections and uses exclamations, including "uh-oh!" » » (Diana, 2011)ConclusionThe first year of a child's life is so moving and full of sincere smiles. They grow and develop at such amazing speeds to watch and encourage them to continue their development. Although as a parent you want your child to reach these milestones at the appropriate age, parents need to remember that all children develop at different rates. Milestones are simply information that helps parents and others monitor the development and growth of a young child. Works Cited Diana, B. (March 23, 2011). Family Matters - Your baby's development, six to 12 months. Depot, The (Canton, OH). Lefrançois, GR (2012). Children's trips: Exploring early childhood. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc..