Infants Flashcards
Skipping tummy time can cause delays in what milestones?
Crawling, eating, talking, walking
By what age should the baby be lifting head up?
By 3 months
10-12 month motor milestones?
- Releases objects into a container with a large opening
- Takes several independent steps
- Moves in and out of various positions to explore environment and get desired toys.
- Stands alone.
- Pulls to stand and cruises along furniture.
- Uses thumb and pointer finger to pick up tiny objects.
- Maintains balance in sitting when throwing objects.
- Claps hands.
19-24 month (by 21 months) communication milestones?
- uses at least 50 words
- consistently imitates new words
- names objects and pictures
- understands simple pronouns
- identifies body parts when named
- understands new words quickly
How do infants, toddlers, and preschoolers play?
Infants- solitary
Toddlers- parallel
Preschool- cooperative
When should infants begin to smile in response to caregivers?
0-3 months
By when does an infant enjoy imitating people in play?
10-12 months
4-6 month old feeding milestones?
- shows interest in food
- begins to eat cereal and puréed foods
- opens mouth as spoon approaches
- moves puréed food from front of mouth to back
How many days should be waited in between introducing new foods?
3-5 days
What should be the first food introduced to infants?
Rice cereal
When can infants have honey?
Until age 1
When can infants be given water alone?
6 months because there is potential for imbalanced electrolytes
When can children have whole milk?
12 months
What foods can be introduced if the infant is an independent walker?
Beans, ground meat, milk, diced chicken/fish, soft cooked veggies.
What foods should be avoided in infants?
Foods that pose a choking hazard like nuts, popcorn, and hot dogs.
