International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Practice Exam

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At what age do children usually turn over a container to pour out its contents?

  1. 6 months

  2. 9 months

  3. 1 year

  4. 1-2 years

The correct answer is: 1-2 years

Children typically begin to develop the fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination necessary for turning over a container to pour out its contents between the ages of 1 to 2 years. During this developmental stage, toddlers become increasingly curious about their environment and start exploring how to manipulate objects more effectively. At around 12 months, children may begin to experiment with pouring as they gain more control over their movements. By the time they reach 2 years, their ability to pour is often more refined, enabling significant exploration and interaction with liquids and other pourable materials. This developmental milestone aligns with their growing cognitive understanding of cause and effect, as they learn that tipping a container results in spilling the contents. The earlier age options do not reflect the typical developmental trajectory for this skill. While infants might show interest in objects and may grasp and shake containers, the coordinated action of deliberately turning a container for pouring usually emerges later as their motor skills mature.