Ati: Toddlers Flashcards
At 2 yrs an infant should weigh how much of their birth weight?
4x
How tall do toddlers grow each year?
2.5 inches
What kind of things can toddlers do on their own?
Dressing, feeding, & toilet training
What stage of Piaget’s theory are toddler in?
Preoperational stage
When you take away a toy and hide it from an infant, you notice that they try to find the hidden toy. What does this represent?
Represents development of object permanence
What does preoperational thought do to toddlers?
Doesnt allow toddlers to see others point of view (egocentrism)
how many words does a toddler know?
around 400 words in 2-3 word phrases
What stage of psychosocial dev are toddlers in?
Erikson’s: Autonomy vs shame & doubt
What is the goal of eriksons autonomy vs shame & doubt?
To be independent
What is a normal response to separation & anxiety for the toddler?
Regression: bedwetting, thumbsucking
What kind of play do toddlers engage in?
Engages in parallel play but by age 3 they begin to play with others
WHat stage of moral dev are toddlers in?
Preconvetional morality: Punishment obedience orientation
What are some age appropriate activities for Toddlers?
Filling & emptying containers Playing with blocks LOOKing at books Playing with push pull toys Tossing a ball
What immunizations are introduced to toddlers?
Hepatitis A
MMR
Haemophilus influenza type B
What are some behaviors towards food that toddlers have?
Picky eaters
Dont like trying new foods