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During the first six months, children sleep a lot and need constant care and nurturing.

At the same time they learn about the world around them.

They also learn to make use of their ability to move, and their senses — hearing, sight

and touch. The child uses its entire body to attain knowledge and explores its

surroundings by looking, listening, sucking, feeling and biing things.

0-6months

Sleep a lot.React to sounds.

Babble and play with sounds.

Lift his/her head and look around.

Explore with both mouth and

fingers.

Grasp things and let go.

Roll from back to stomach.

Follow objects with the eyes.

Put hands in mouth.Hold a large object and move it

between the hands.

The child’s height at this age is

50–65cm.

What the children can do?

Solutions for this age

• All baby care items are within easy reach of the changing table so

that the baby is never left unattended.

• A warm, calm and secure environment.

• Comfortable furniture in a quiet area of the home for both parents

and baby, for sitting and lying down.

• An armchair with low armrests to make mother and baby more

comfortable while breast- or bottle-feeding.

• Extra pillows also help parents and baby to be more comfortable

while feeding.

• Contrasting colours and moving objects, such as mobiles, to

stimulate the baby.

• Storage for clothes (a chest of drawers is most suitable

since most children’s clothes at this age are folded).

• A soft rug or baby blanket for playing on the floor. Small

items that can cause choking are kept out of reach.

• Materials with different textures so children can

touch, feel and explore.

• Flexible furniture, changeable for different needs and the

possibility to grow with the baby over time.

In their second six months, children further develop their senses and start to develop

their motor skills. They learn to sit, crawl, stand, totter and start to walk. They learn to

grasp objects, bang them together, and start trying to fit things together.


The child’s height at this age is 63–82 cm.

Play and explore with food.

Tries to eat with own fingers.

Sit up.Crawl, rise, and

stand with support.

Play give and take.Throw things.

Build up and tear down.

Play peek-a-boo.

Hold an object in each hand and bang

them together, on the table or on the

floor Pick up objects from floor.Take things out of

bookshelves,cupboard and drawers.

• A high chair with a crotch support.

• A soft baby blanket or a play mat for playing on the floor.

Pillows to support the baby as it is learning to sit.

• Storage for clothes (shelves, chest of drawers).

• Stable furniture that will not tip over or roll when

grabbed or pushed.

• Safety in all areas of the home as the baby starts to

move about.Dangerous or fragile items are kept out of

reach.

• High furniture is securely fastened to the walls.

6-12months


When children are awake they are nearly in constant motion. They take over the home!

They are crawling, tottering, running and also throwing, kicking, banging, hiding and

pretending. They are developing their balance, gross and fine motor skills, logical

thinking and imagination.At this age, children enjoy pushing and pulling things as they

move around, and prefer trying to put things together rather than making them fall apart.

1-2years

The child’s height at this age is 67–95 cm.

Scribble.

Learn to walk. Crawl up the stairs.

Eat with a spoon.Drink from a mug.

Understand most of what is said.

Say a few words.

Place blocks on top of each other

without them toppling.

• Children’s-sized furniture that children can play with.

• Children explore by pulling things out and down. Therefore

fragile and dangerous items needs to be out of sight and out

of reach.

• Fixed storage stations for toys in areas where children often

play.Convenient, easy to play with, easy to tidy up.

• Mobile storage solutions for toys throughout the home

(e.g. boxes).

• Soft rugs for playing on the floor.





78–103 cm.

Ride a tricycle or rocking toy.

Role-play – “help out” to-gether withgrown-ups.

Walk up stairs.Go to the toilet

with some assis-

Dress and undress with some assistance.Say sentences and

sing.

Run, walk backwards, tip-toe.

Jump with both feet together, stand

on one leg.

Draw various types of scribbles.Know colours and shapes.Sort by size and shape.

• Enough floor space for active play and movement.

• Fixed storage stations for toys and books in areas where children

often play. Convenient, easy to play with, easy to tidy up.

• Mobile storage solutions for toys and books throughout the home

(e.g.boxes, storage boxes under bed).

• Their own furniture – furniture that is easy to move around the

entire home.

• Comfortable furnishings so children can relax to watch films

and TVtogether with other children and grown-ups.

• A comfortable space with functional light for grown-ups and chil dren

reading together.

• A step stool at the kitchen counter or table so children can

join in grownups’ household tasks.

• Full-length, child-safe mirrors, forchildren to play with and

see themselves fully.


At this age, children’s gross motor skills are more developed. They can skip, climb, run and keep

their balance. Language develops strongly and conversations, stories and songs are exhilarating.

Role-play is important and often about daily occurrences, such as preparing food, shopping and

driving. The need for friends increases as does the ability to fantasise.

2-3years



Children’s imagination, logical thinking and social skills are developing fast.

They are learning to play with other children. They are learning the difference between real and

make-believe.

Their role-play is more realistic and imitative. The ability to do things on their own increases

their self- confidence and it is important for children to be able to use things adapted to their

age group.

• A room within a room, where children can have their own

space to play —together with grown-ups, or alone

knowing that the grown-ups are nearby.

• A plastic-glass mirror securely placed at children’s height.

Playing and moving in front of a mirror fascinates children

and is a way of selfdiscovery.

• Spaces for children to play throughout the home. Storage

stations for toys and books in all areas (e.g. cabinets,

boxes, storage boxes under bed).

• Pillows and blankets so children can jump, play and

create their own secret, hidden places.

• Space for furnishings and solutions for role-play, that

children can easily move around and play with.

• Children’s furniture that rocks or swings. These are fun

to play with and a source of relaxation.



85–105 cm.

Fantasise, pretend and im-itate grown-up roles (e.g. teacher, train-driver, chef).

Play with other children.Go to the toilet, but needs help.

Count to five or more.

Dress and undress.Speak clearly.

Draw pictures with dif-ferent lines and circles, head, arms and legs.

3-4years



The ability to do things and to take part is increasingly important – “I can do it!” Children

become more interested in story books and numbers. Their motor skills are put

to the test and strengthened constantly, often through movement and play. Role-play is

still an important part of playing and learning. Games are fun but preferably at a rapid pace

and with simple rules. In many countries, children at this age are starting school.

• Furniture suited to children’s size.

• Ergonomic solutions for children to use computers and other

technology. Comfortable, at the right height.

• Lots of storage for a lot of small gadgets, collectibles and toys.

• Storage stations for toys and books throughout the home

(e.g. cabinets, shelves, boxes, storage boxes under bed).

• A child-safe mirror for when the child starts dressing on

their own.

• Space where children can play with their friends or be

on their own.

• Flexible solutions where furnishings can be moved if

children need more space to play and move in.

• Items that enable children to help out in the home are

placed within their reach.



90–122 cm.Construction or carpentry

with adults.Build secret hiding places.

Test/strengthen balance and motor skills.

Somersaults.Start using technology.

Knows his/her own age.

Help out in the kitchen.

Start reading.

Wash and dress on own.

Walk up and down the stairs.

Count to ten or higher.

4-5years



Children at this age are increasingly interested in other people. Being with friends and making

new friends is important. They feel more socially secure. Media, books, games and music open

up their world and inspire them; role-play becomes increasingly realistic and is performed

theatrically. It is important that the things they create look good. In some countries, children are

starting school.

• Furniture suited to children’s size.

• A feeling of ownership: their own individual space and solutions to

store their personal belongings.

• A space safely adapted for increasingly physical and risky play

(e.g. cycling, climbing).

• Space to play independently, but safely, away from parents. With their

friends or on their own.

• Flexible solutions where furnishings can be moved if children need more

space to play and move in.

• Space for computer games where several can sit and play at a time.

• Storage for clothes at children’s height (wardrobes, chest of drawers),

so that children can reach their clothes on their own.

• Storage for book and toys throughout the home (e.g. cabinets, shelves,

boxes, storage boxes under bed).

• Storage solutions for new hobbies or interests such as football or playing

a musical instrument.


Write names but will sometimes turn

letters backwards.

Swing on their own.

Re-tell a sto-ry in detail.

Learn to count and read.

Whistle.Wash and dry themselves.

Colour pictures inside the lines.

Draw figures with detail.

The child’s height at this age is100–128 cm.

5-6years



Children want to test everything. The desire to play and the need for activities is large and

furthermore children need time for learning to read, write and count. Friends are important,

as is adapting and being like the others in order to not become an outsider. Children use

secret languages and create rules for play and adventure. It is important for children to

have the same things that their friends have. In some countries, children are starting school.

• A workspace for school homework including a desk or other

workspace, a chair, lighting, and storage for books, pens, pencils.

• A suitable place for doing homework together with the grown-ups,

such as in the dining space or kitchen.

• Depending on height of the child a high stool may be needed for

the work space/dining table.

• Their own space or room for socialising with friends or for being

away from parents or siblings.

• Storage for clothes at children’s height (wardrobes, chest of

drawers).

• Storage for toys, media and sports indifferent parts of the

home (e.g.cabinets, shelves, boxes, storage boxes under bed).

• High furniture is securely fastened tothe walls.

The child’s height at this age is102–135 cm.

Has one dominant hand; right or left.

Count to 40 or higher.

Write their first name correctly.

Prepare simple food: slice bread andspread butter

or pour a drink.

Simple arithmetic.

Understand how to tell time.

Tie bows and shoelaces.

6-7years



After seven years old children are improving their skills. They also love acquiring new skills.

Family, friends and play are very important. They are starting to understand and accept rules and

learn to play in teams. They are also learning to compromise and accept others as they are.

They begin to express who they are and what they like. They may spend a lot of time using

technology.

• Furnishing and solutions for the family to spend time and do

activities together.

• Their own space or room where they can sleep, play, do

homework or relax.

• Space and solutions for hobbies: artwork, music, games, etc.

• Boxes or shelves to store and display collections: cards,

figurines, coins, etc.

• Space for friends for playing, sleepovers, computer games.

• Ergonomic solutions for using technology, for example floor

space for playing virtual sports, desk/seating for computer

use and typing.

Have their own pocket money to

spend.

Concentrate, be patient and finish

things.

Wait for their turn and co-operatewith others.

Understand and discuss how other people feel.

Have minor responsibilities at home for example clean up

their room/space, help out with the waste sorting.

Show individual skills according totheir personality and preferences, forexample in artistic creativity, talking,

sports, numeracy, reading,socialising, playing music, etc.

7-9years



A period of maturity and developing. Children reflect and think a lot and their ideas can

influence the family,such as wanting to care for animals or be more environmentally aware.

They need time by themselves but also their parents’ support. They like to do things together

like cooking, sport or playing games. But being part of groups outside the family is also

important. They spend more time in friends’ homes. They use the internet for homework as

well as play.

Increase their responsibilities in the home, e.g. cleaning up after meals,walking the dog.

Use internet for homework,

information and games.Can manage and organise their own

belongings.

Conform to the needs of a group in

order to fit in.

Start to develop opin-ions and moral

views.

Start to move in wider circles outside

the home.

• Solutions to welcome children’s friends to the home for playing,

eating, computer games and socialising.

• Their own space or room to sleep, play, do homework or relax,

alone or with friends. Solutions for sleepovers.

• Solutions with adjustable work chair and task light for doing

homework including internet research. Enough table space

for reading, writing and computer work.

• Flexible furnishing solutions where children can create space for

using technology, for example floor space for playing virtual sports.

9-10years



These are the years between dependence and independence.

Children become critical of their parents and demand more freedom. Their wants and

dreams for their own space/room change.

Toys are taken away and clothes, music and technology take over. But physically and

emotionally they are still children.

Many are self-critical and spend hours in front of the mirror, trying out new dance steps,

hairstyles and clothes.

Personal care can take a long time. The body is changing and difficult to control; their

motor skills are temporarily

worse than before. Feelings and relationships can be complicated.

Judging their appearance; trying new

styles and identities. Connect with their friends using

social media.

Prepare a simple meal after school.

Love girlfriend/boyfriend.

Easily switch from being a child to ateenager and back.

Spend more time on their own,

minding themselves.

Girls reach puberty earlier than boys but they are still children

and need to play.

• Their own space/room that they can personalise to express their

changing needs, wants and dreams.

• Solutions to store their (new) belongings. Space for friends and

sleepovers.

• Their bodies are growing so clothes change rapidly. New and more

storage is needed.

• Solutions for personal care and storing personal items.

• Mirrors for play and personal care.

• Ergonomic solutions for playing and socialising on the internet,

games, music and movies. Alone and with friends.

• Big, comfortable, soft seating, pillows for relaxing and when friends visit.

• Space for active play; solutions that can withstand wrestling, indoor ball

play, dancing.

• Furniture and solutions that are hard-wearin

Be clumsy, stumble and fall, dropthings (due to changes in brain

function at this age).

10-12years



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