Early Childhood

Question 1

Toddler: __-__ y/o

Preschool: __-__ y/o

Answer 1

1-3 y/o

3-5 y/o

Question 2

Wt gain is ~__-__ lbs/yr

They are about __x birth weight by 2 y/o

Answer 2

4–6

4x (25% ↑)

Question 3

Toddler’s height ↑ by __ in./mo or __-__ in./yr

By 3-4 y/o, a child should __x their birth length

Answer 3

½ in./mo or 4-5 in./yr

2x

Question 4

Head circumference

↑ by only __ cm from 1 y/o to adulthood→ most of that growth is by 3 y/o

Answer 4

10 cm

Question 5

By 2 y/o, the toddler has __ temporary teeth, by 2.5 y/o has __ teeth

Answer 5

16

20

Question 6

Major Developmental Goals for 1-5 y.o.

Answer 6

Self-care skills (feeding, dressing, toileting)

Self-control and managing emotions

Communication

Competence and self-esteem

Socialization

School readiness

Question 7

Special Concerns for 1-5 y.o.

Answer 7

Delays in basic motor skills

Language and communication

Autism → when autism becomes apparent

Cognitive delays → concerns about school readiness

Self-control issues (eating or sleeping disturbances, excessive tantrums, toileting problems)

Social Concerns (chronic aggression, isolation, inability to get along w/ others)

Question 8

transition from formula to whole milk occurs at age __

Answer 8

1 y.o.

Question 9

a child 1-2 years old may show ___ in food

Answer 9

disinterest

Question 10

Generally what should a child 1-5 years old be eating?

Answer 10

the same food as the family, on a similar schedule

Question 11

a child may demonstrate food jag (only wanting 1 kind of food) at what age?

Answer 11

15 months

Question 12

Do NOT restrict __ intake prior to age 2

Answer 12

fat

Question 13

what treatable illness is common in early childhood?

Answer 13

iron deficiency anemia

** cause by microscopic intestinal bleeding from whole milk

Question 14

You should limit whole milk to ___ prior to 1 yr

Answer 14

16 oz/day

Question 15

what emotional/social development is occurring in preschoolers?

Answer 15

learning to accept limits while still having some control over actions

Question 16

What might be included in the anticipatory guidance for 1-4 y/os

Answer 16

toilet training
bedtime routine
reading aloud
water safety
dental care
family rules and limit setting

Question 17

guidance you may provide to a parent of a 1-4 y.o. may include

Answer 17

• helping their child express their feelings
• read to the child, talk about pictures
• never leave the child alone in the car or with young siblings