16 Flashcards
LOCOMOTION of infant
movement
GRASP REFLEX
— when baby tried to grasp one’s hand if you touch it
— this reflex will disappear by age 3 months
PREHENSION
ability to grasp objects
PARACHUTE REFLEX
— protective arm extension if baby issuddenly pushed downward when prone
— this reflex appear by 7-9 months
PINCER GRASP
— coordination of index finger and thumb
— well established by age 1 y
PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE OF INFANT
— lower voice to say NO firmly
— removing child from the situation
— distraction
— consistency
BIRTH WEIGHT INCREASE
- by 6 months
- by 1 year
— doubles by 6 months
— triples by 1 year
DAILY LIQUID INTAKE FOR — 3 month old — 6 month old — 1 year old — 6 year old
3 mo — 140-160mL/kg
6 mo — 130-155 mL/kg
1 yo — 120-135 mL/kg
6 yo — 90-100 mL/kg
TO DETERMINE TOLERANCE ON FOOD
offer new food in 4 - 7 day period
WHAT BOTTLES ARE SAFE TO USE?
made of tritan copolyester/have no BPA
made of polyethylene/polypropylene
all bottles/cups/pacifiers should be labeled BPA FREE
WHEN NEW FOOD SHOULD BE INTEODUCED
before baby takes formula or breast milk
SENSORIMOTOR STIMULATION — 0-2 months — 3-5 months — 6-9 months — 10-12 months
0-2 — cuddle/rock
3-5 — cradle gym/infant swing
6-9 — different textures to touch/teething toys
10-12 — push-pull toys/activity boxes
HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE AND CHEAST CIRCUMFERENCE ARE EQUAL BY
1 years of age
SELF-SOOTHING BEHAVIOR AT NIGHT
putting pacifier in the crib
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF
12 MONTHS
— pulse 100/140beats per min — resp 20/40 breaths per min — triples in weight — stands alone for short period — May walk — 6 teeth — eats w/ spoon w/ supervision — puts arm through sleeve