Infancy

Question 1

When does the infancy stage start and end?

Answer 1

Lasts from birth to two years

Question 2

What are the major stages of physical growth in an infant?

Answer 2

Infants experience rapid physical growth. This is seen through large increases in weight and height.

They also begin to develop motor skills. These can be divided into gross and fine motor skills

Question 3

Explain what gross motor skills are

Answer 3

Used to coordinate large muscles - e.g. moving the arms and legs

Question 4

Explain what fine motor skills are

Answer 4

Used to coordinate small muscles - e.g. moving the hands and fingers.

Question 5

What are the gross motor skills a baby can develop within the first 6 months of life?

Answer 5

Lift head, Roll over

Question 6

What are the fine motor skills a baby can develop within the first 6 months of life?

Answer 6

Wrap hand around an adult’s finger, Hold a toy

Question 7

What fine and gross motor skills do babies typically develop between 6 and 12 months of age?

Answer 7

Gross Motor Skills : Stand with support, Crawl

Fine Motor Skills: Pass objects between hands, Grasp small items

Question 8

What fine and gross motor skills do babies typically develop between 12 and 18 months of age?

Answer 8

Gross Motor Skills : Walk, Crawl up stairs

Fine Motor Skills: Play with pull and push toys, Wave goodbye

Question 9

What are the Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills for children aged 18-24 months?

Answer 9

Gross Motor Skills : Run, Kick or throw a large ball

Fine Motor Skills : Can feed themselves with a spoon, Turn the pages of a book

Question 10

What are milestones?

Answer 10

Developmental tasks for specific age groups.