Infant Growth and Development Flashcards
1
Q
1 mo
A
- head sags
- early crawling movement
2
Q
2 mo
A
- closing of posterior fontanelle
- diminished tonic neck and moro reflexes
- able to turn from side to back
- eyes begin to follow a moving object
- social smile first appears
3
Q
3 mos
A
- can bring objects to mouth at will
- head held erect, steady
- binocular vision
- smiles in mothers presence
- laughs audibly
4
Q
4 mos
A
- appearance of thumb apposition
- absent tonic neck reflex
- evidence of pleasure in social contact
- drooling
- moro reflex absent after 3-4 months
5
Q
5 mos
A
- birth weight
- takes objects presented to him/her
6
Q
6 mos
A
- average weight gain of 4oz per week during second 6 mo
- teething may begin (lower central incisors)
- can turn from back to stomach
- early ability to distinguish and recognize strangers
7
Q
7 mos
A
- sits for short periods using hands for support
- grasps toy with hands (partially successful)
- fear of strangers begins to appear
- lability of mood (abrupt mood shifts)
8
Q
8 mos
A
anxiety with strangers
9
Q
9 mos
A
- elevates self to sitting position
- rudimentary imitative expression
- responds to parental anger
- expressions like “dada” may be heard
10
Q
10 mos
A
- crawls well
- pulls self to standing position with support
- brings hands together
- vocalizes one or two words
11
Q
11 mos
A
- erect standing posture with support
12
Q
12 mos
A
- birth weight usually tripled
- needs help while walking
- sits from standing position without assistance
- eats with fingers
- usually says three to five words in addition to “mama” and “dada”
13
Q
Age appropriate toys
birth-2 mos
A
mobiles
14
Q
Age appropriate toys
2-4 mos
A
rattles, cradle gym
15
Q
Age appropriate toys
4-6 mos
A
brightly colored toys (small enough to grasp, large enough for safety)
