Physical Development
At what age does a babies weight typically triple?
1 year
The emotional bond and psychological tether that forms between the infant and a primary caregiver
Attachment
Around what age can infants begin solid foods?
6 months old
This is when a baby learns to pick up small objects by bringing their thumb and index finger together in a pinching motion.
Pincer Grasp
This comprises of 25% of the babies length at birth.
Head
This causes infants to cry and indicates stress when their mothers leave them.
Separation Anxiety
On average, how many hours a day does a newborn sleep?
14 to 17 hours
Your gross motor skills involve this muscle group.
Large Muscle Groups
Babies lose approximately this percentage of body weight in the first few days.
5%
This type of attachment is the most common and healthiest.
Secure
This phase of sleep is vital for memory, learning, language acquisition, and rapid brain development.
REM (Rapid Eye Movement)
Newborns can only see this far in front of them.
8 to 16 inches
What is it called when a baby is cranky, drools a lot, and wants to chew on everything?
Teething
Between what age ranges does self-awareness develop for infants?
Between 15 to 24 months
How many daytime naps does a 7 to 11 month old infant need?
2 daytime naps
At what age can babies start rolling over, sitting up with support, and begin to crawl?
4 to 6 months
An involuntary response when an infant suddenly flings their arms out to their sides, spreads their fingers, and then brings their arms back to their body, sometimes with a cry.
Moro Reflex
This is the understanding that objects exist even when they cannot be seen or touched.
Object Permanence
This is often referred to as "liquid gold" and is produced during pregnancy and the first few days of life.
Colostrum
Babies have the ability to taste sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. Although they lack the ability to taste this.
Umami