Growth and Development in the First Year
How much weight does a healthy baby gain per month in the first 6 months?
1 to 2 pounds per month
Anyone picking up and holding a newborn must support the baby's _____ and ____ at all times.
Head and neck
For the first 6 months of life, a healthy baby's nutritional needs can be met solely through ___ or ___.
Breast milk or iron-fortified formula
Doctors recommend dressing a baby in how many more layers of clothing than an adult would wear?
1 more layer
What kind of bath should a baby be given until the naval heals.
Sponge baths
How long is an average one year old baby?
30 inches long
Babies should be placed in what position when put to bed?
Face up
At about 6 months
What is a one-piece stretchy garment that has feet or a simple drawstring at the bottom?
A sleeper
What is a skin condition known for yellowish, crusty patches on the scalp?
Cradle cap
When do babies begin to practice standing?
About 8 months old
How many hours a day may a newborn sleep?
12 to 20 hours a day
When babies weigh about ___ pounds, their stomach is usually large enough to sleep through the night.
About 12 pounds
When do shoes become essential for a baby?
When they start to walk outdoors
A very young baby may need diaper changes how many times a day?
12 to 15 times
Name 1 pattern of physical development during the first year.
Head to foot OR Near to far OR Simple to complex
What condition occurs when someone severely shakes a baby, usually in an effort to make her stop crying?
Shaken baby syndrome
You should burp a baby at least _____ during a feeding.
Twice. At least once during the feeding and once after.
Clothing size is determined by a baby's ____ and ____.
Weight and age
When is it a good time to begin cleaning baby's teeth regularly?
Once the baby's first teeth emerge
At what age can babies reach for toys and pass a block from one hand to the other?
5 or 6 months
What is 1 thing you can do if your baby cries and cries and you are afraid you will lose control and hurt the baby?
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What 6 foods should babies not eat during their first year of life?
Eggs, citrus fruit, honey, peanut butter, corn, or shell fish.
What feature along the inner legs of baby's clothing help make changing diapers easier?
Snaps
____ are one of the most important ways caregivers can protect children against certain diseases.
Immunizations