Physical Development Pt. 1
How many pounds does a full-term baby weigh?
7-8 lbs
Define Creeping
When the baby pushes themself around on their stomach
Will your babies appetite increase or decrease during growth spurts?
Increase
When are babies introduced to solid foods?
6 months
When is it okay to give babies honey?
AFTER their 1st Birthday
What is the average length of a full-term baby?
20 inches
Define Cruising
To walk while holding onto objects for support
Fill in the blank: When babies get older they will start to breastfeed less and _________ more often.
Sleep
Should your baby be eating solid food if their tongue-reflex is gone or diminished? Why or why not?
No, because without this reflex, the baby wouldn't be able to tell if it is choking or not.
When is it okay to give your baby cow's milk?
When the baby is older than 12 months old.
How many pounds does an infant weigh during their first year?
21-24 lbs
How does tummy-time help in a child's development?
Develops strong neck, shoulder muscles, promotes motor skills, prevents the back of the head from developing a flat spot.
Explain ONE way you can know if your baby is eating enough.
All are correct:
Baby seems alert, content, and active, is steadily gaining weight, growing, and developing, feeds six to eight times per day, and is wetting and soiling diapers on a regular basis.
Can the babies lay down when eating solid foods?
No
When can babies begin feeding themselves with their forefinger and thumb?
9 months old
30 inches
Why are mobiles good for infants development?
Develops head and neck muscles. Develops eye muscles.
If your baby seems unsatisfied or appears to not be eating enough, what do you do?
Call your baby's doctor
What is typical food babies eat for the first (paired with breast milk or formula)?
Iron-fortified infant single-grain cereal
If your child has a sensitive personality, what is ONE thing you can do to help them eat?
Illuminate distractions, serve new foods in small portions, mix new foods with new foods that they already like.
(Put these in order: Creep, Cruise, Walk, Lift Head, Roll Over, and Crawl)
1. Lift Head
2. Roll Over
3. Creep
4. Crawl
5. Cruise
6. Walk
Where should your hand be to support your baby's head when holding them?
Under the neck.
Is it easier for a baby to feed from a bottle or from the breast?
Bottle
Why are some babies at a higher risk of developing food allergies?
They have one or more close family members with allergies
What is ONE indicator of your infant being full?
All are correct: Sucks with less enthusiasm, stops eating, refuses to open their mouth, or spits the food out.