Growth & Development
What is the difference between growth and development?
Growth refers to changes in size, while development refers to increases and changes in physical, emotional, social, or intellectual skills.
What is emotional development?
Learning to recognize and express feelings.
What is social development?
Learning how to interact with others.
Name one way to childproof a home for a baby.
Remove sharp objects, secure furniture to prevent tipping, outlets covered, and safety gates up, etc.
At what age do most infants start to crawl?
Infants start to crawl around 8-10 months old.
Name the three ways infants develop.
Head to foot, near to far, simple to complex.
Why is attachment important for an infant?
Attachment helps them become self-confident and resilient.
How does social development help a child?
Helps a child communicate well with others and shows patience and acceptance for different viewpoints.
What are some soothing techniques for a crying infant?
Cuddling, rocking, singing softly, or changing the infant's position.
What are some physical activities infants can do by 6 months?
Infants can support their upper body, roll over, and begin to sit up.
What is the average weight of a one-year-old infant?
The average weight of a one-year-old infant is 20-22 lbs.
How do infants express their emotions at birth?
At birth, pain/discomfort is expressed as crying and contentment is quiet.
What is stranger anxiety, and when does it typically develop?
Fear of unfamiliar people, typically developing around 8 months of age.
What is colic, and when does it usually occur?
Extended (long) periods of crying, usually occurring around 6 weeks of age.
Describe a typical milestone for a 10-month-old infant.
Crawling well and beginning to pull themselves up to stand.
How does development occur from head to foot?
Infants get control over their head and upper body before their legs and feet.
What is one effect of a strong attachment on an infant's development?
Increased resilience and empathy in the developing infant.
How do infants learn through play?
Interacting with their environment and others, helps strengthens their social skills.
Why is it important to hold and cuddle your baby?
To help the baby with attachment and have emotional security.
What are the average lengths of infants at birth and at one year?
Birth is about 20 inches, and at one year is about 30 inches.
What role does heredity play in infant growth and development?
Heredity influences traits such as height and weight.
Describe the emotional climate of a home and its impact on infants.
A home influences an infant's behavior; a nurturing environment promotes healthy emotional development.
Name two ways that caregivers can support social development in infants.
Playing with infants and encouraging communication and interactions with others.
What are some characteristics of a safe play (toy) environment for infants?
No dangers, Toys are safe, age-appropriate, and regularly cleaned.
Explain the development of motor (movement) skills in infants.
Skills develop from simple movements like reaching and rolling to complex actions like standing and walking as strength and coordination improve.