Developmental Domains
Cognitive Development
Why are small toys dangerous to infants
Choking hazard
Name something a food/liquid a 3 month old can have
Only milk -- breast milk or formula
Name a basic need of an infant
Food, Sleep, Warmth, love, comfort, hygiene, safety
Which body part do babies most often use to explore objects
Mouth
Developmental domain that includes making friends and interacting with others
Toys should match a child's ______ and stage of develompent
Age
Name one food that poses a choking risk for young children
grapes, popcorn, nuts, hard lollies
How do babies communicate their needs
Crying
Which sense is most developed at birth?
Hearing
Fine motor skills is in this developmental domain
Physical development
Which is more suitable for a 6 month old: a 24 piece puzzle, a soft rattle, a dart board?
Soft rattle
Describe how you would serve a grape to a child
cut lengthwise in half or into quarters
What age does a Newborn become and infant
after 4 weeks old
True or false: Babies mainly see in black and white when they are first born
True, they can detect some colours but it is mostly shades of black, grey and white the first few months while the cone cells develop
Attachment to a caregiver is under this developmental domain
Emotional Development
Name 3 things you should check when deciding if a toy is safe for a young child
Age appropriateness, no small parts, no sharp edges, not broken, non-toxic materials, no long cords
What age can infants start solids
6 months
How should a baby be placed in a cot for sleeping AND what does this specifically reduce
on their back AND SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
Which nursery rhyme character sat on a wall and had a great fall
Humpty Dumpty
Name all 5 developmental domains
Physical, Cognitive, Social, Emotional, and language
A child received a pull behind puppy toy for their birthday, but the cord is 1 meter long (100 cms). Why is this a problem.
The cord is too long and could cause strangulation
Name 3 ways to make mealtimes safer for young children
supervise, cut food appropriately, seat children properly, serve age-appropriate foods, avoid distractions
How often should a healthy newborn typically feed during a 24 hour period
Every 2-3 hours (8-12 feeds a day)
A 3 year old is pretending a cardboard box is a spaceships and inviting friends to join the adventure. Name 2 developmental domains being supported through this play