Child Development Quiz: Birth to Five Years

At what age do infants typically start to lift their head and shoulders?

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 9 months

• 12 months

Which reflex is NOT present in newborns?

• Rooting reflex

• Sucking reflex

• Jumping reflex

• Walking reflex

At what age do children typically start to walk with one hand held?

• 15 months

• 12 months

• 9 months

• 6 months

What is a typical cognitive development milestone at 6 months?

• Recognises own name

• Recognises familiar objects

• Knows full name

• Counts to 10

At what age do children typically start to say their first words?

• 6 months

• 9 months

• 12 months

• 15 months

Which of the following is a social development milestone at 9 months?

• Shows sensitivity to others

• Plays with other children

• Chooses own friends

• Enjoys peekaboo

At what age do children typically start to show jealousy if adults give attention to other children?

• 15 months

• 9 months

• 6 months

• 12 months

What is a typical physical development milestone at 18 months?

• Walks steadily

• Runs safely

• Jumps from a small step

• Balances on one foot

At what age do children typically start to enjoy simple make-believe play?

• 3 years

• 2 years, 6 months

• 2 years

• 18 months

Which of the following is a communication milestone at 2 years?

• Says 200 words

• Says first words

• Says over 50 words

• Fluent speech