1970 British Cohort Study
Age 34 Survey (2004)
BCS70 Parent and Child 0-11 months (2004) Dataset
Variable Group
Name
11104
Label
Developmental milestones
Variables
Has child ever turned their head while lying on stomach- Have child�s eyes ever followed a moving object
- Has child lifted head off surface momentarily while lying on stomach
- Have child�s eyes ever followed a moving object from one side to another
- Has child ever smiled at someone when they spoke to or smiled at child
- Has child ever raised head and chest while resting weight on lower arms
- Has child ever turned their head around to look at something
- Has child ever held head stiffly while lying on back & being pulled to sittin
- Has child ever laughed out loud without being tickled or touched
- Has child ever held a moderate sized object in one hand
- Has child ever rolled over on purpose
- Has child ever seemed to enjoy looking at self in mirror
- Has child ever been pulled from sitting to standing and supported own weight
- Has child ever sat alone with no help except leaning forward on hands
- Child smiles or coos during nail cutting
- Child lies quietly, makes happy noises upon waking up
- Child is pleasant during face washing
- Child is fussy when burped
- Child is fussy when put down to sleep
- Child accepts bath at any time of day without resisting
- Child objects to being bathed in a different place or by a different person
- Child adjusts and sleeps well within two days to changes of time or place
- Child resists changes in feeding schedule even after two attempts
- Child resists during routine dressing or undressing
- Child turns head away and looks for mother when held by new person
- Child is fretful for first few minutes in new place or situation
- Child appears bothered when first put down to sleep in diff place to usual
- Child objects if someone other than main care giver gives care
- Child gets sleepy at about the same time each evening
- Child�s daytime naps vary in length each day
- Child�s fussy period occurs at about same time of day
- Has child ever held head stiffly while lying on back & being pulled to sittin
- Has child ever laughed out loud without being tickled or touched
- Has child ever held a moderate sized object in one hand
- Has child ever rolled over on purpose
- Has child ever seemed to enjoy looking at self in mirror
- Has child ever been pulled from sitting to standing and supported own weight
- Has child ever looked around for a toy that was lost or not nearby
- Has child ever sat alone with no help except leaning forward on hands
- Has child ever sat for 10 minutes or more with no support
- Has child ever pulled themselves to standing position without help
- Has child ever crawled when left lying on stomach
- Has child ever picked up a small object using only thumb and first finger
- Has child ever walked at least two steps while holding on to something
- Has child ever waved goodbye without help from another person
- Has child ever seemed to enjoy looking at self in mirror
- Has child ever been pulled from sitting to standing and supported own weight
- Has child ever looked around for a toy that was lost or not nearby
- Has child ever sat alone with no help except leaning forward on hands
- Has child ever sat for 10 minutes or more with no support
- Has child ever pulled themselves to standing position without help
- Has child ever crawled when left lying on stomach
- Has child ever said any recognisable words such as �mama� or �dada�
- Has child ever picked up a small object using only thumb and first finger
- Has child ever walked at least two steps while holding on to something
- Has child ever waved goodbye without help from another person
- Has child ever shown that they want something (not by crying)
- Has child ever stood alone on their feet for 10 seconds or more
- Has child ever walked at least two steps without holding on to anything
- Has child ever crawled when left lying on stomach
- Has child ever picked up a small object using only thumb and first finger
- Has child ever walked at least two steps while holding on to something
- Has child ever waved goodbye without help from another person
- Has child ever shown that they want something (not by crying)
- Has child ever stood alone on their feet for 10 seconds or more
- Has child ever walked at least two steps without holding on to anything
- Has child ever crawled up at least two stairs or steps
- Has child ever run
- Has child ever made a line with a crayon or pencil
- Has child ever walked up at least two stairs while holding on to something
- Child makes happy sounds when having nappy changed or being dressed
- Child is pleasant when first arriving in unfamiliar places
- Child is pleasant during face washing
- Child remains pleasant or calm with minor injuries
- Child objects to being bathed in a different place or by a different person
- Child is still wary of strangers after 15 minutes
- Child adjusts within 10 minutes to new surroundings
- Child adjusts easily and sleeps well within two days to changes of time/ place
- Child accepts bath at any time of day without resisting
- Child is shy when meeting another child for the first time
- Child is fretful for first few minutes in new place or situation
- Child appears bothered when first put down to sleep in diff place to usual
- Child initially rejects new babysitter
- Child initially accepts approach by strangers at home
- Child gets sleepy at about the same time each evening
- Child�s daytime naps are about the same length each day
- How often does child fuss or cry before going to sleep
- Number of books child has (inc. those shared with siblings)