Newborn- 3 Months
What is the best way of baby communicating during this time?
Crying, babbling, and cooing.
Start to roll over from front to back, balancing themselves well, move objects from one hand to another, and start to manipulate objects with hands.
True or False.
Some babies may say their first word at eight months, while others don't talk until a little after the one-year mark?
True
Waves bye, answer to simple requests, understands "no," copies gestures, says "dada" "mama," they pay attention to conversations, and learns one to two words.
What are some ways to help increase baby's development and emotional security?
Hold you baby face to face, talk to them in a soothing voice, singing to baby, swaddling in soft blankets, rocking baby in a rhythmic gentle motion.
What do babies eat during this time period?
Babies start with mother's milk, formula, at this age then they add on rice cereal and sometimes puree foods.
What toys are appropriate for a 7-9 month old?
Baby gyms, bead mazes, things they can reach for, hold, suck on, shake, make noise with like rattles, large rings, squeeze toys, teething toys, soft dolls, textured balls, and vinyl and board books.
How much will a baby grow and weigh?
Height: average growth of over 1/2 in. each month with some infants growing 10 in. in the first year
Weight: average gain of 13 ounces each month, doubled at 4-5 months and tripled at 1 year.
What do the babies understand?
Baby startles to loud noises, gives attention to voice, hints of smiles during sleep, contrast black and white images.
What Erikson Stage of development are they in?
Trust v.s. Mistrust stage
Approximately how many hours does this age start to sleep?
Approximately 12-16 hours.
What does the physical growth look like during this age?
May start to walk, hold onto furniture, stands alone, sits down from standing, transitions away from using bottle, recognize familiar things, move to music, and start to have preferences over toys and people.
Once the baby is 2 months old what set of vaccines are typically given?
Hep B (typically second dose), Rotavirus, DTAP, Hib, PCV13, IPV.
What are some safety considerations and potential hospitalizations for this age group?
Monitor for any head injuries if baby falls, choking hazards, use play pin or crib so we can avoid any falls, infant to be clear of blankets, and have a firm bed to prevent SIDs.
If the infant swallows a small object, go to ER to have X-Ray determine placement of object, if experiencing a SIDs episode seek medical attention.
What are the normal vital signs for newborn to 1 year?
RS: 30-60 Breaths/min
Pulse: 110-160bpm
BP: 70-50/40-30 mmHg at birth, at around 6mo. 65-90/45-65
Temp: 97.7 F
True or False.
Babies typically have 2-3 teeth by one year.
False.
Approximately have 4-6 by one year.