Infancy 0-12 months
At what age do infants start babbling and responding to their name?
6 months
Can babies skip the crawling stage?
Yes
What types of books should you read to 1 year olds?
Short, simple books with large uncomplicated pictures with objects they can name
Emotional development begins at what age?
Birth
The average newborn uses __ to __ diapers a day?
8 to 12
What does grasping mean?
Palms touching
What is one of the first major milestones in physical development? Usually occurring around 2-3 months.
Head control
What is the baby's first means of communication?
Crying
Is a happy infant part of the trust or mistrust period?
Trust
How do you bathe a baby?
Place the baby in the tub, wash the face, rince the hair, wash the body, and dry the baby off
What is it called when babies often begin to demonstrate fear of strangers, signaling the development of attachment.
Stranger anxiety
What are the two types of motor skills?
Large (gross) and small (fine)
What is cognitive development?
Ability of the brain to take in and process information
What is mistrust?
Recieve inconsistent care
How do you swaddle a baby?
Get a blanket, lay it down, flip down a corner, lay the baby down, pull one side over, pull bottom up, pull the other side over
The average weight of a one year old is __ to __ pounds?
20-22
What are some signs of physical development?
Lift their head, roll over, sit up, creeping, crawling, cruising, and walking
When do babies begin to realize simple words like "mama" and "dada"?
6 months
What are the three things you learn in social development?
Learning the rules of play, learning how to interact with others, learning to express oneself to others.
When is it safe to give a newborn a bath?
24 hours after birth
At 6-7 months what can be uncomfortable for the baby?
teething
What is the average height of a baby at 1 year old?
30 inches
What is Jean Piaget's stage called that lasts from birth to 2 years old?
Sensorimotor stage
How can a caregiver help a placid child?
give love and encouragement, and challenge them
The car seat base should be at an angle between __ and __ degrees?
30 and 45