Paediatrics

Question 1

Four functional areas of child development

Answer 1

1) Gross motor
2) Vision and fine motor
3) Hearing, speech, language
4) Social, emotional, behavioural

Question 2

Unsupported walking in crawlers [median age and limit]

Answer 2

Median - 12 months, Limit - 18 months
Milestones from EDD until around 2 years
Note those who bottom-shuffle or commando crawl for early mobility tend to walk later

Question 3

Unsupported walking in bottom-shuffler [median age and limit]

Answer 3

Median - 18 months, Limit - 27 months
Milestones from EDD until around 2 years
Commando-crawlers take even longer

Question 4

Gross motor development limit ages

Answer 4

Head control - 4 months
Sits unsupported - 9 months
Stands independently - 12 months
Walks independently - 18 months

Question 5

Gross motor posture of a newborn

Answer 5

Limbs flexed, symmetrical

Marked head lag on pulling up

Question 6

Breastfeeding recommendations

Answer 6

Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months followed by breastfeeding with solid food till after 2 years