Exam 1 Flashcards
when is the fastest growth period in peds?
infancy is the fastest growth period, followed by adolescence
cephalocaudal
head to tail (brain develops first)
proximodistal
center to periphery (control of trunk first, then fine motor control of hands and feet comes at the end of infancy)
head lag
at one month
head should come in line with body when you pull baby to sitting
2 mos
baby can help you pull them to sitting by pulling arms inward
4 mos
able to maintain a 90 degree angle when prone
4 mos
can turn head while prone
6 mos
start to put arms out to support upper body
2mos
can maintain sitting pos with help
4 mos
sits lopsided without assistance
7 mos
sits upright on his own
8 mos
when can an infant stand holding onto furniture?
9 mos
can toddle and walk
7 mos
can maneuver a certain direction when walking with assistance
10 mos
when should you stop using a mobile that secures to the side of the crib?
6 mos
when is a child ready for solid foods?
7 months
when do first teeth typically sprout?
7 mos
When should you expect a baby to say “mama” and “dada”?
8-9 mos
when does an infant smile and laugh
3 mos
knows object permanence
9 mos
finds hidden objects easily
10 mos
imitates other’s activities
12 mos
when do kids start to see color?
3 mos