Infant Development (2.7) Flashcards
1 month
Prone
Slightly elevates and rotates head
1 month
Supine
Reciprocal and symmetrical kicking
1 month
Sitting
Forward flexion of trunk, head in line with trunk
1 month
Upper extremity
Opens and closes hands; reaching depends body position and visual gaze on object
1 month
Mobility
Turns heads
1 month
Social
Visual preferences of humans
1 month
Language
Moves in response to a voice ; vocalizes to caregiver’s smile and voice
2-3 months
Prone
Elbows in line with shoulders for forearm support; lateral weight shifting; arcs back in pivot prone
2-3 months
Supine
Symmetrical posture predominates; kicking movements
2-3 months
Sitting
Midline head alignment; minimal head lag during pull to sitting; propped sitting with support
2-3 months
Upper Extremity
Reaches and grasps with eye hand coordination; fingers play in mouth
2-3 months
Mobility
May roll supine to prone
2-3 months
Social
Listens to voices; smiles purposely in response to caregivers face or voice
2-3 months
Language
Coos: cries to get attention; crying decreases with adult eye contact; vocalizes to express displeasure
4–5 months
Prone
Weight shifting to free arm and reach with one hand
4-5 months
Supine
Brings feet to mouth; attempts roll to side with leg or arm leading
4-5 months
Sitting
No head lag when pulled to sit; static ring sitting emerging; attempts lateral weight shift to support body with one arm and grasp toy with the other
4-5 months
Upper extremity
Arms extended up in supine to reach in midline; Palmer grasp on cube; holds toy with two hands
4-5 months
Mobility
Pivot prone rotation; may attempt rocking in quadruped And pushing backward; in standing bears weight
4-5 months
Social
Laughs, excited by food; smile at self in mirror
4-5 months
Language
Turns head towards a voice; vocalizes ; laughs and babbles
6-7 months
Prone
Elevates trunk with elbow extension; may rock on hands and knees; transition to sitting; pushes backwards
6-7 months
Supine
Brings feet to chin or mouth; rolls to prone; attempts to raise self to sit
6-7 months
Sitting
Sits without support while manipulating a toy; weight shifting with lateral and anterior arm support
6-7 months
Upper extremity
Brings objects to midline; holds bottle with two hands; rakes for small objects; objects held in palm by fingers and opposed thumb (radial palmar grasp)
6-7 months
Mobility
Moves forward with arms with or without abdomen elevated; rolls; stands with assistance
6-7 months
Social
Enjoys mirror; lively response to familiar people
6-7 months
Language
Babbles ; vocalizes for different syllables; has two syllable combinations; responds to name
8-9 months
Prone
Transitions in and out of sitting to quadruped or prone; pulled to stand with support
8-9 months
Supine
Raises self to sit
8-9 months
Sitting
Manipulated toy in sitting position; anterior, lateral protective reactions present and backward emerging
8-9 months
Upper extremity
Controlled release; transfer objects ; radial digital grasp
8-9 months
Mobility
Crawls; creeps; pulls to stand at support; walks with assistance
8-9 months
Social
Shows initial separation concern; desire to be with people; waves bye
8-9 months
Language
Babbling with variety of consonants; shouts out vocalizes to gain attention; vocalizes syllables; responds to “no “ most of time
10-11 months
Prone
Pulls to stand through half kneeling
10-11 months
Supine
Transition to sitting and quadruped; rarely supine
10-11 months
Sitting
Rotates or pivots while sitting to reach
10-11 months
Upper extremity
Small objects held between thumb and middle of index finger (inferior pincer) later between pads of thumb and index finger (pincer)
10-11 months
Mobility
Sidesteps out cruises with external support; stands alone; walks with one hands held
10-11 months
Social
Played peek a boo and patty cake; wave bye bye; has fear of strangers; performs for attention
10-11 months
Language
Says repetitive consonant sounds like mama, dada; gives objects upon verbal request
12 months
Prone
Stands up through quadruped
12 months
Supine
Moves rapidly into sitting or quadruped to standing
12 months
Sitting
Wide variety of sitting positions
12 months
Upper extremity
Small objects held between tips of thumb and index finger ( fine or superior pincer); rolls a ball; scoops with spoons; fingers feeds
12 months
Mobility
Independent walking with high hand guard and wide base of support; lowers self with control from standing; may move in and out of full squat position
12 months
Social
Actively engages in play; understands and follows simple commands; performs for social attention
12 months
Language
Points to 3 body parts; imitates name is familiar objects; vocalizes with intent; uses a word to call a person; understands simple commands; identifies two body parts
