Toddler Flashcards
what age is toddler
1-3yr
what is the average weight gain
1.8-2.7kg a year
the birth weight will be …. by 2.5 years
quadrupled
how much does height increase a yr
7.5cm a year
what is the average height of a 2 year old
86.6cm
what is the head circumference increase each year
2.5cm
when do the anterior fontanel close
12-18mo
what is their visual acuity
20/40
when can they start to control their sphincters
18-24 months (can retain urine for over 2hr)
when will baby run
18mo
when can baby walk up stairs
2 yr
developemental stage
autonomy vs. shame
tasks to deal with in this developmental period
- differentiating self from others
- ability to delay gratification
- contorl over bodily functions
- acquisition of social acceptable behaviour
- verbal means of communications
- interaction that is less egocentric
are negativism & ritualism normal?
yes
negativism = persistently saying no
ritualism = need to maintain sameness & reliability
child needs routine to develope autonomy
what happens with the developement of the ego
- thoughts of reason/common sense
- evident when toddler can tolerate delayed gratification
- become aware of ability to fail & master