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

  • Growth refers to changes in size, while development refers to increases and changes 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 with others.

100
  • Name one way to childproof a home for a baby.

  • Remove sharp 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 and resilient.

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 soothing techniques for a crying infant?

  • Cuddling, rocking, singing softly, 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 and contentment is quiet.

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

  • Fear of unfamiliar people, typically developing around 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 get control over their head and upper body before 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 their environment and others, helps strengthens their social skills.

400
  • Why is it important to hold and cuddle your baby?

  • To help the baby with attachment and have emotional security.

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 role does heredity play in infant growth and development?

  • Heredity influences traits such as height and weight.

500
  • Describe the emotional climate of a home and its impact on infants.

  •  A home influences an infant's behavior; a nurturing environment promotes healthy emotional development.

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

  • Playing with infants and encouraging communication and interactions with others.

500
  •  What are some characteristics of a safe play (toy) environment for infants?

  •  No dangers, Toys are safe, age-appropriate, and regularly cleaned.

500

Explain the development of motor (movement) skills in infants.

  • Skills develop from simple movements like reaching and rolling to complex actions like standing and walking as strength and coordination improve.