Influences on Growth and Development
Are growth and development the same thing?
No
The ability to perceive objects that are three dimensional
Depth perception
How often should you feed a baby formula?
Every three to four hours for the first few weeks
What is essential for growth and development?
sleep
What are the two types of baby baths?
Sponge bath and tub bath
What promotes brain development?
A stimulating environment
At what age does a babies eyesight reach the clarity and sharpness of an adult
Six Months
When do you know your baby is done feeding?
They will stop eating when they are full
What is important for a parent to respond to?
A babies cries
How often should an infant be bathed?
Two to three times per week
What 2 things play a role in determining how a child grows and develops?
Nature and nurture
An Instinctive, automatic response, such as grasping or sucking
Reflex
What is more nutritious formula or breast milk?
Breast milk
What is it called when you violently shake or jiggle a baby?
shaken baby syndrome
What condition is caused by improper bathing of a baby’s head?
Cradle cap
What impacts all areas of development?
Brain Development
A skill that involves the large muscles of the body such as those of the legs and shoulders
Gross Motor Skill
When should you burp your baby?
Once during and after the feeding
How many hours may a newborn sleep a day?
12 to 20 hours
How many times per day must a baby’s diaper be changed?
12-15 times
What is the difference between nature and nurture?
nature= genetic
nurture= environmental factors
A skill that involves the smaller muscles of the body such as those in the fingers
Fine Motor Skill
What is it called when your baby starts drinking from a cup instead of a bottle
Weaning
What do you do if you are getting extremely frustrated with the baby?
Put the baby down, ask for help
What is the process when the baby’s teeth push against its gums?
Teething