Infant Vocabulary
How do we refer to a baby in their first year after birth
Infant
A baby learning to lift his head is what type of physical developmental skill?
gross motor
What colors are babies most attracted to?
Reds and Blues
At what age do babies begin to babble?
around 3 months old
What is the main source of nutrition for an infant for the first 6 months?
Breastmilk or formula
How do we refer to a baby in the first month after birth?
Newborn
A baby learning to pick up a pacifier is what type of physical developmental skill?
fine motor
How much weight does a baby gain per month from 1–6 months?
1-2lb per month
At what age do babies typically crawl?
around 9 months old
What is a good Apgar score for a newborn?
Above 7
The name of the test used to determine the condition of a baby right after birth
Apgar
Name two factors that influence infant growth and development.
Heredity, nutrition, health, experiences, environment.
How far can a newborn see clearly?
7–10 inches.
At what age do babies begin to stand with support?
12 months old
1.Why might a family chose NOT to vaccinate their children?
Safety concerns
Misinformation
The unexplained death of a baby
SIDS
What is the difference between growth and development?
Growth is change in size; development is change in skills/abilities.
When does depth perception begin?
Around 2 months.
How many hours on average do newborns sleep each day?
15-16 hours
Which of the 5 senses is underdeveloped in a newborn baby?
vision
A method a wrapping a baby to mimic the feeling of being in the womb
swaddling
What are the three patterns of infant development?
Head to foot, near to far, simple to complex.
What is the first step in language development?
Hearing and imitating sounds.
What is the average length of a newborn?
20 inches
How do immunizations work?
They protect against serious diseases by building immunity.