Growth & Development
What is the difference between growth and development?
Growth means changes in size,
Development means changes/improvements 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/communicate with others.
Name one way to childproof a home for a baby.
Remove sharp objects or small 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, resilient and have good relationships.
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 ways to soothe/comfort a crying infant?
Cuddling or rocking,
Singing or talking softly,
Offer a toy,
Rub/pat the baby's back, 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 &
contentment is quiet.
What is stranger anxiety, and when does it typically develop?
Fear of unfamiliar people, typically developing around 6-8 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:
1. Control their head and upper body
2 Then later control 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 others in play, helps strengthens their social skills.
Why is it important to hold and cuddle your baby?
To help the baby with attachment, build trust, and have emotional security (feel loved).
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 traits does heredity influence?
Heredity influences traits such as:
height and weight.
How does the home environment affect an infants emotional development?
A home influences an infant's behavior:
a nurturing home environment promotes healthy emotional development (independence, security).
a stressful and negative home environment can cause stress and depression.
Name two ways that caregivers can support social development in infants.
Playing with infants &
Encouraging communication and interactions with others.
What are some characteristics of a safe play (toy) environment for infants?
No dangers,
Clean & comfortable
Toys are safe (not too small),
Toys are age-appropriate, and regularly cleaned.
Explain the development of motor (movement) skills in infants.
Skills develop from simple movements to complex movements.
Simple movements reaching and rolling to complex actions like standing and walking (as strength and coordination improve.)