Growth And Development Flashcards
The average weight of a 1 year old is
20-22 lbs
The average height of a newborn is
20 inches
The average height of a 1 year old is
30 inches
During the first 6 months babies gain _____________ lbs per month.
1-2
After birth, babies usually _____ weight.
Lose
Babies do this in what order?
- walk
- roll
- crawl
- Roll 2. Crawl 3. Walk
____________ are the abilities that depend on the use of muscles.
Motor skills
Babies prefer _______ colors.
Bright
The best indicator of a health baby is __________.
Weight gain
Infants discover new things by ________________.
Putting things in their mouths
Newborns learn by their ________.
Senses
The ________ child is the easiest for a parent to raise.
Placid
____________ development starts when the baby is born.
Emotional
____________ or failure to thrive is a fatal condition caused by lack of love.
Marasmus
________ teeth appear in the 6-7 month.
Primary
There are _____ primary teeth.
20
Children usually have all of their primary teeth by ___ year(s).
2
To relive teething pain, ______________________________________.
Rub an ice cube on teeth, rub your fingers on baby’s gum, or use medication
Teething discomfort usually lasts ________ days.
2-10
An infant who is deprived of love may have a ____________.
Slower brain development
___________ is built by a loving, trusting relationship.
Self confidence
Babies can _____ from lack of love.
Die
_________ is the babies first means of communication.
Crying
If the baby has a short attention span, they are usually ______________.
Bright/smart
_______ are important to help a baby learn.
Toys
You should give your baby ________________ at the sound they make.
Positive feedback
Propping a baby’s bottle in their mouth is called ________________.
Nursing bottle mouth
Around ________ months, a baby starts to show signs that he/she wants to feed him/herself.
8-10
___________ is the first food you should feed your baby.
Baby cereal
You should never _______ a baby.
SHAKE
What does shaking a baby called?
Shaken baby syndrome
Emotional devlopment
Children changing their feelings about themselves others and the world.
Social development
Process of learning to interact with others and to express oneself to others
Attachment
Strong bond between 2 people, babies and parents
What are three personality patterns?
- placid
- aggressive
- sensitive
Separation anxiety
Upset of reality of being separated from a parent
Stranger anxiety
Baby may feel uncomfortable with someone who is with or near them that is not their caregiver
First emotion a baby develops is?
Distress
