Growth & Development
Emotional Development
Social Development
Infant Care
Physical Milestones
100
  • What is the difference between growth and development?

  • Growth means changes in size,

  • Development means changes/improvements in physical, emotional, social, or intellectual skills.

100
  • What is emotional development?

  • Learning to recognize and express feelings.

100
  • What is social development?

  • Learning how to interact/communicate with others.

100
  • 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.


100
  • At what age do most infants start to crawl?

  • Infants start to crawl around 8-10 months old.

200
  •  Name the three ways infants develop.

  • Head to foot,

  • near to far,

  • simple to complex.

200
  • Why is attachment important for an infant?

  • Attachment helps them become self-confident, resilient and have good relationships.

200
  • How does social development help a child?

  • Helps a child communicate well with others and shows patience and acceptance for different viewpoints.

200
  • 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.





200
  • What are some physical activities infants can do by 6 months?

  • Infants can support their upper body, roll over, and begin to sit up.

300
  • What is the average weight of a one-year-old infant?

  • The average weight of a one-year-old infant is 20-22 lbs.

300
  • How do infants express their emotions at birth?

At birth:

  • pain/discomfort is expressed as crying & 

  • contentment is quiet.

300
  • What is stranger anxiety, and when does it typically develop?

  • Fear of unfamiliar people, typically developing around 6-8 months of age.

300
  • What is colic, and when does it usually occur?

  • Extended (long) periods of crying, usually occurring around 6 weeks of age.

300
  • Describe a typical milestone for a 10-month-old infant.

  • Crawling well and beginning to pull themselves up to stand.

400
  • How does development occur from head to foot?

Infants:  

  • 1. Control their head and upper body 

  • 2 Then later control their legs and feet.

400
  • What is one effect of a strong attachment on an infant's development?

  • Increased resilience and empathy in the developing infant.

400
  • How do infants learn through play?

  • Interacting with others in play, helps strengthens their social skills.

  • Play helps them learn about the world.
400
  • Why is it important to hold and cuddle your baby?

  • To help the baby with attachment, build trust, and have emotional security (feel loved).

400
  • 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.

500

What traits does heredity influence?

Heredity influences traits such as: 

  • height and weight.

500

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.

500
  • Name two ways that caregivers can support social development in infants.

  • Playing with infants &

  • Encouraging communication and interactions with others.

500
  •  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.

500

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.)

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