Säuglingsphase

Säuglingsphase refers to the period of human development from birth up to approximately twelve months of age. This is a critical time characterized by rapid physical, cognitive, and social growth. Physically, infants triple their birth weight and grow significantly in length. They develop motor skills progressively, moving from reflexive actions to voluntary movements like grasping, rolling over, sitting, and eventually crawling. Sensory development is also paramount, with infants learning to focus their vision, respond to sounds, and develop a sense of touch.

Cognitively, the Säuglingsphase is marked by the emergence of object permanence and the beginnings of symbolic thought. Infants learn through exploration and interaction with their environment, using their senses and motor skills to understand the world around them. Language development starts with cooing and babbling, progressing to understanding simple commands and uttering their first words by the end of the first year. Socially and emotionally, infants form primary attachments with their caregivers, which are crucial for their sense of security and future social development. They express a range of emotions and begin to recognize familiar faces and voices. This phase lays the foundation for all subsequent development.