There are many physical development milestones to be met during the early childhood age range. All recounts are in regards to average physical development trends. One of the most notable trends occurs in reference to “baby fat.” Early childhood aged children gradually become thinner as they continue to grow. Typically speaking, girls retain more body fat than boys, which are slightly more muscular. This occurs by the age of 5, when your child resembles the proportions of an adult with a streamlined physique. Another physical development trend especially prevalent during early childhood is the appearance of individual body size variations in children (Berk & Meyers, 2016).
During this time period where they use their new strong stature, children are able to sharpen their motor skills. See the infographic below for specific milestones with respect to fine and gross motor skill development based on age (Lancley, 2018).
