G&D Phys Milestones Flashcards
Infant Phys Dev (2 days to 1 year)
Fontanel Closure
Posterior- closes at 6-8 weeks
Anterior- closes at 12-18 months
Infant Phys Dev (2 days to 1 year)
Weight Gain
1.5 lbs a month
weight should be doubled by 6 months
tripled by 12 months
Infant Phys Dev (2 days to 1 year)
Head Circumference
an increase of .75 inches per month for 3 months
-then .4 inches a month from 4-6 months, the .2 inches for the next 6 months
Infant Phys Dev (2 days to 1 year)
Length
increase of 1 inch per month, an increase of 50% of birth weight by 12 months
Infant Phys Dev (2 days to 1 year)
Teeth
first arrive at 6-10 months, a total of 6-10 teeth in first year
Toddler Phys Dev (1-3 years)
Weight
at 30 months, should weigh 4x birth weight
Toddler Phys Dev (1-3 years)
Height
grow 3 inches a year
Toddler Phys Dev (1-3 years)
Head Circumference
should equal head circumference by 1-2 years
Preschool Phys Dev (3-6 years)
Weight
4.5-6.5 lbs per year
Preschool Phys Dev (3-6 years)
Height
2.5-3.5 inches per year
Preschool Phys Dev (3-6 years)
Gait Changes
goes from unsteady, wide stance to graceful ,pastorally erect and steady
Elementary Phys Dev (6-12 years)
Weight
4.4 to 6.6 lbs per year
Elementary Phys Dev (6-12 years)
Height
2 inches added per year
Elementary Phys Dev (6-12 years)
Prepuberty
onset of physiological changes, around age 9, permenant immune system improves, bones ossifying, rapid height growth, permanent teeth, girls mature faster than boys
Adolescent Phys Dev (12-20)
Height
final 20-25% of height acheived during puberty
