Class two Flashcards
When is head control developed? Gross/fine?
1-3 months
Gross
When is core strength/rolling/no head lag developed? Gross/fine?
4-6 months
Gross
Tummy to back - 4 m
Back to tummy - 6 m
When can an infant sit w/ or w/o support? Gross/fine?
With support: 6
Without support: 9 months
Gross
When can an infant crawl/cruise? Gross/fine?
9-12 months
Gross
When can an infant walk? Gross/fine?
12-15 months
Gross
When can an infant put hand to mouth? Gross/fine?
2-4 months
Fine
When can an infant hand gasp? Gross/fine?
Palmer: 6 months
Pincer: 9 months
Fine
When can an infant transfer objects between hands? Gross/fine?
6-8 months
Fine
When can an infant track objects and attend voices to faces? Gross/fine?
2-4 months
Fine
How does an infant develop trust?
caregivers consistently meeting their basic needs like feeding, diaper changes
What is separation anxiety and why does it occur?
Separation anxiety is the distress of a baby when the caregiver leave them
Occurs because the until 9 months, baby believes that they are one with the caregiver
When does separation peak? When does it go away?
Separation anxiety peaks at 6 months and goes away around 9 months
Why does separation anxiety go away?
Development of object permanence
What is stranger anxiety?
Baby’s distress around being in the care of someone who is not their caregiver
When does stranger anxiety start? Peak? End? Chronically ill?
Starts at 9 months
Peaks in toddler years
Stops at 2-3
With chronic illness, can be prolonged and not stop until age 5
What are the milestones for language in infants into toddler years?
3 months - 3 letters word (coo)
6 months - 6 letter word (babbles/make noises)
9 months - 9 letter words imitation (repetition babbling: mama, dada)
12 months - 1-2 words (hi, bye)
18 months - 18 words
2 years - 2 word phrases
3 years - 3 word phrases
4 years - 4 or more word sentences
At what age does vocabulary explode?
At the age of 2
What is examined at every well child visit for infants?
- G&D (milestones and physical growth)
- Care needs/patterns like sleep, exercise/play, nutrition, elimination
- Safety
- Vaccinations and health surveillance
What does growth look like in the first year?
Doubles in 6 months
Triples in 12 months
When does teething start? S/S of teething? When can s/s of teething start?
6-12 months
Chewing on hands, drooling
s/s can start as early at 4 months
What are major safety concerns for infants?
Death by accidents
SIDS
Car seat
Smoke exposure
Choking
Baby proof home
How much does an infant sleep during their first 2 months of life?
18-22 hours
When can an infant physiologically sleep through the night?
6-9 months
What does play look like during the first year?
Tummy time
Environmental stimulation
When does an infant get their nutrition form in the first year?
Breast milk/formula for first 6 months
Introduce solids at 6 months
Vitamin D
Iron supplements
How often are feeds for infants?
Frequent every 1-2 hours
What does elimination look like in infants?
Bowel movement with every feed
5-6 wet diapers/day
When should oral care start? What does oral care look like? When should an infant go to the dentist?
Oral care should start with the fish tooth
Wet wash cloth to wipe teeth - no fluoride until can spit it out
Dentist at one year
When should a child go in for health surveillance and vaccine? Why so often?
1-2, 4, 6, 9, 12 months
Milestones and vaccines need to be checked. Vaccines need to be given often because the immune system is not fully developed until 2 years old
What are the risk factors for SIDS?
- Preemies
- History of apnea or CPR
- Low birth weight or Apgar scores
- Second hand smoke exposure
- Cosleeping
- Male sex
- Recent illness
What can help reduce the likelihood of SIDS and promote safer sleep?
A: always sleep you baby
B: on their back
C: in a clear cot or sleep space
When does the posterior fontelle close? Anterior?
Posterior: 2-3 months
Anterior: 18 months
When does an infant begin to socially smile?
2 months
When can infants understand the word no?
8-9 months
What age does babinski and other infant relfexes go away?
9 months
How much weight does a toddler gain every year? Height?
4-5 lbs/year
3 inches/year
When does potty training begin?
18-24 months
What is a major task in toddlers?
potty training
What is a major task in preschoolers?
school readiness
How do toddlers and preschoolers learn?
By mimicking adults and pretend play
What is the difference between the stance of a toddler and preschooler?
Toddler: bull legged
Preschooler: thinner, taller, knee knocks (knees very close together)
What milestones should a 15 months old complete?
Walks without help
Uses cup
Stacks 2 blocks
What milestones should an 18 month old complete?
Throws ball
Clumsy run
Uses spoon
Scribbles