Child Development
What do we call a baby that is less than one year old?
An infant
What type of doctor specializes in caring for babies, children, and teenagers?
A pediatrician
Which type of doctor specializes in children's teeth?
A pediatric dentist
Why do babies generally have more bones than adults?
Some bones fuse together as they grow
What is the name for a baby's first set of teeth?
Primary teeth, also called baby teeth
What do we call the stage of life when a person is a teenager?
Adolescence
Why do babies and young children need regular checkups even when they aren't sick?
To monitor their growth, development, and overall health
Which specialist treats children who have problems with their bones, joints, or muscles?
A pediatric orthopedic doctor
Which bone in a baby's body is not fully hardened at birth and gradually turns into a bone as the baby grows?
The patella
TRUE OR FALSE: Newborn babies can recognize familiar voices they heard before birth.
True
What is one important skill children develop as they grow that helps them express their needs and feelings?
Communication skills
What is the name of the chart doctors use to track a child's height and weight compared with other children of the same age?
A growth chart
Which specialist uses X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans to help diagnose illnesses and injuries in children?
A pediatric radiologist
Approximately how many bones do babies have at birth before some fuse together as they grow?
About 275-300 bones
Why do babies typically need more sleep than older children?
Their brains and bodies are growing and developing rapidly
What is the name of the stage when babies learn to crawl, pull themselves up, and eventually walk?
Gross motor development
What healthcare professional helps children feel less scared and cope with stress during a hospital stay through play and activities?
A child life specialist
Which specialist cares for babies born prematurely or newborns who need intensive medical care?
A neonatologist
Why do infants generally breathe faster than older children and adults?
Their bodies have higher oxygen needs relative to their size, and their respiratory systems are still developing
At what age does a baby's eyesight become close to an adult's level of clarity?
Around 3-5 years old, although visual development continues throughout childhood
What is the Zone of Proximal Development?
The distance between what a child can do independently and what they can do with guidance
What is the name of the specialized hospital unit that cares for babies born prematurely or who need extra medical support?
The NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Which specialist treats children with asthma and other diseases affecting their lungs?
A pediatric pulmonologist
What are the soft spots on a baby's head called, where the skull bones have not fully joined together?
Fontanelles
What is the name of the childhood infection that causes swelling of the salivary glands near the cheeks and jaw?
Mumps