test 2 Flashcards
at what age should the infants weight be tripled
1
when does the posterior fontanelle close
2 months
when does the anterior fontanelle close by
18 months
what do infants spend most of their calories on
growing their brain
it grows a lot from newborn to age 1
plasticity
the degree to which the brain can be modified through experience. Makes it possible to assign functions in case of injury.
EX- if part of brain that affects speech is injured, another part of brain can do that task
trust vs mistrust
when infants learn if caregiver are reliable
caregivers responsiveness to infant
caregivers behavior during feeding and how they comfort during stress
Because of the caregivers, children learn to feel anxious and guilty and when to feel comfortable and secure
environment vs biology temperament
environment is based on how children grow and change, intensity shifts
biology is based on basic temperamental patterns that present early and persist through development
Important for parents to realize the Childs temperament and how to help reduce
infant communication
cry elicits response from caregiver- communication
they want eye contact
object permanence
they learn cause and effect- such as they throw things and mom picks them up
what is object permanence and when does it occur
when baby is aware object exists
happens at 8/9 months
what age does babies start to hold things
5 months
attachment
emotional bond that occurs between a child and caregiver.
begins long before infant is born when mother feels baby in womb. baby recognizes voice of mother when born
securely attached children
more curious, sociable, independent and competent at ages 2-5.
more effective in coping
exhibit more highly developed social skills
generally better prepared to undertake developmental tasks of all types
insecurely attached children
difficulty adjusting, have problems with social behavior
hyperactivity and chronic stress reactions
associated w poor cognitive development
difference in cultural attachment between US and other cultures
US typically only involves parents, other cultures have a a whole family/tribe caring for infant
what age does separation anxiety occur
6 months
when does seperation anxiety stop occuring
by 18 months, memory development helps the child to remember the parents image and to trust that the parent will return after an absence
when will infant respond to name
7 months
when does infant say first words
10-13 months
why should infants have tummy time
to strengthen there neck, learn how to get head control, and eventually learn to crawl
2 month gross motor skills
lift head when on tummy, turns side to back
3 month old gross motor skills
holds head up and steady
5 month old gross motor skills
rolls stomach to back, feet to mouth
6 month old gross motor skills
rolls back to stomach
7 month old gross motor skills
sits with hands for support
9 month old gross motor skills
creeps/crawls on hands/knees
10/11 month old gross motor skills
pulls up to standing position
12 month old gross motor skills
begins walking
when do we get less concerned about chance of SIDS
6 months
3 months fine motor skills
can hold a rattle
4 months fine motor skills
brings objects to mouth (choking hazard!) , holds and shakes rattle
6 months fine motor skills
can hold bottle
(now can feed byself)
7 months fine motor skills
raking grasp, transfer toys between hands
9 months fine motor skills
pincer grasp (can pinch w fingers- feeding themself), claps hands
1 year old fine motor skills
can build 2 block tower and eat with fingers
newborn senses
can see faces when close (can only see 10-12 inches)
enjoy touch
already have smell/taste preferences
recognize sounds of voices heard before birth
4 month senses
can follow gaze
recognizes emotion
6 month senses
hear most high pitched noises
prefer sweeter smells
2 year senses
by age 2 vision has matured fully
when does eye focusing develop in infants
3-4 months
how does Piaget say infants learn
senses and motor skills
nutrition of infants
breastmilk or formula for first 4 months
can start introducing pureed foods like applesauce between 4-6 months
feed at 2-3 hour intervals
can start eating more foods after teeth growing in, but must be soft
benefits of breastmilk
contains antibodies
easy to digest
when to transfer infants to whole milk
12 months
when does teeth erupt
5-7 months
how do infants develop cavities before having teeth
mik is sugary and it sits in their mouth if they fall asleep drinking
weaning
process of shifting an infants diet from exclusively breast or bottle-feeding to eating and drinking a wider variety of foods
how often should growth, development, health and nutrition be checked in infants
every 2 months
how many US babies die before age 3
2 in 1000
SIDS
leading cause of death on US infants between 1 month and 1 year
caused by kids suffocating
SIDS risk factors
Linked to hx of being immature
being in a home where there exposed to cigarette smoke/pollution
unsafe sleeping arrangements (sharing beds, blankets)
more common in boys or if they have some respiratory illness
SIDS prevention
Prevention- keep on back, nothing in crib (no blankets, animals, etc.), avoid smoking, use pacifier at bed time (more research needs done for this)
shaken baby syndrome
brain injury or death can occur when an infant is shaken, forcing the brain to bounce in skull causing swelling, bruising and bleeds
could possibly damage nerve fibers that control breathing
Its usually out of anger/frustration from caregiver
Parent should be taught if they are frustrated put the baby down and walk away
top 5 causes of death in infants
congenital abnormalities
disorders from premature birth
maternal pregnancy complications
SIDS
unintentional injury (accidents, shaken baby syndrome)
what phases does early childhood consist of
toddler phase
preschool
toddler phase
(1-2 yo)
preschool phase
(3-6 yo)
why does the belly protrude around age 1
due to the lumbar curve. By age 3 the lumbar is straight and this goes away
when does the anterior fontanel close
18 months
how much does toddlers grow from birth to 2 years
12 inches
what causes brain to grow in toddlerhood
interaction
automaticity
when things become so automatic it’s engraved in your brain. Motor skills are done without consciously thinking about it. Develops at age 3
does fine or gross motor skills develop more slowly
fine
what should a 2 year old be able to do
run/walk
climb, push, pull and hang
starts to jump
learns to pedal tricycle
turn book one page at a time