Robert just turned 18 months old - such a huge milestone for a little guy. All of the children in New Day's care have some sort of special medical need, and often these needs keep the little ones from progressing at quite the speed of other children. Robert has certainly had some challenges to overcome, but with lots of therapy and encouragement and practice, he is well on his way to doing more and more things!
He is a quieter boy and easily entertains himself. He is very pleasant and easygoing, such a delightful little guy to have around. He keeps to himself, but immediately smiles if someone comes over to him. He loves being played with! He is also really ticklish and has the cutest smile and giggle. sometimes just catching his eye causes him to start giggling and babbling!
Robert usually lays on his back or stomach to play. He isn't quite able to pull himself up to sitting, but can sit steadily, leaning on his hands, if you help him get to that position. Robert isn't crawling yet, but he's getting close! He is beginning to scoot on his stomach, especially if there's something to get to. Just watch him!
Robert plays well with the babies. He enjoys shaking and banging things - what' boy doesn't?! Robert just loves just hitting the floor with his hands like a drum. He is definitely learning how to figure out his environment
As far as language goes, Robert hasn't figured out how to use words, but he has learned how to use his voice! He's got the cutest babble. Just listen to him!
And can you even handle his dimple? It's way too precious...
Robert has only been at New Day for nine months, but in this time he has come so far! One of our summer volunteers (also named Robert) wrote this about little Robert:
I spent three months at New Day this summer and over that time I
got to see many kids make a lot of progress developmentally. Robert was
one of the kids I saw make huge progress! I was especially excited to
meet Robert as he has one extra special trait - he shares the same name
as me! When I first arrived at the end of May he was gaining
strength in his neck in order to support his head. The nannies would put
him on his stomach and help him lift up his head.
As
time went on he learned to crawl, which gave him the freedom to go and
play with the toy he wanted to! Then we helped him sit up. At first he
needed a lot of support! Each day he got stronger and stronger, and with
the help of the therapist Zoe, and his nannies he could then sit up
using his hands to support himself! He was so proud of himself! Then, he
practiced lifting each hand up, testing his balance, until finally
Robert could sit up without support! Robert has become more
independent as time has gone on, though he does still love a snuggle
every now and then!
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| The face of focus |
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| ...staying super-still so that Iris can climb on top |
We can't wait to see what you learn how to do next, little one.
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