Growth and Development
finger foods such as cheese and raw fruit (not grapes) may be introduced at __________ months of age
8-9
At _________ months, baby can creep on hands and knees instead of crawling. She can pull herself to a standing position. Pincer grasp becomes more precise
9
At ___________ months, may understand what "no" means
9
At age ________, female physiological changes will begin
9
object permanence (learning objects exist when out of view) occurs at ___________ months of age
9-10
chopped, cooked, and unseasoned table foods may be introduced at _________ months of age
12
At __________ months, the toddler can walk without help. She can creep up the stairs and use a cup well. She can build a tower of two blocks successfully
15
At ________ months, the toddler can run clumsily and fall often. She can throw a ball overhand and jump in place with both feet. She can pull and push toys. She can manage a spoon without rotation, turn pages in a book, and build a tower of three-four blocks
18
growth in males stops around the ages of __________
18-20
At ________ months, will lift his head off the mattress when prone and hold hands in an open position
2
At ________ years, the toddler can walk up and down the stairs by placing both feet on each step. Runs with a wide stance and can kick a ball without falling. She can build a tower of 6-7 blocks.
2
At ________ years, will share 2-3 word sentences
2
baby will be rear facing in car until _________ year(s) of life
2
birth weight is reattained by __________ weeks of age
2
growth in females stop about _________ years after menarche
2
At ________ years, the toddler can jump across the floor off a chair or step using both feet. She can take a few tiptoe steps. She can stand on one foot momentarily. She can draw circles and crosses and has good coordination
2.5
birth length increases approximately ____________ cm (1 inch) per month for the first six months
2.5
the sensoriomotor phase lasts from birth to _________ months
24
At _______ years, will share simple sentences
3
At ________ months, when prone baby will raise head/shoulders; will have a slight head lag; and can bear weight on forearms. Baby will NO LONGER have the grasp reflex, can actively hold their rattle, and keep their hands loosely open
3
At ________ years, is able to ride a tricycle. Can alternate feet when going up and down stairs and can then jump off the bottom step. Stands on one foot for a few seconds. Can build a tower of 9-10 cubes and imitate cross when drawing.
3
At _________ months, baby will coo and babble/turn head to sound of a rattle
3
Child develops gender identity by ________- years of age
3
At _________ months, baby can roll from the back to side. He can hold objects with both hands
4
At _________ years, can skip and hop on one foot. Can throw a ball overhead and catch reliably. May use scissors, lace shoes, and copy squares
4
At __________ months, baby can laugh
4
juice and water are not needed within the first ________ months
4
Limit juice with toddlers between __________ oz per day
4-6
separation anxiety occurs at __________ months
4-8
Preschoolers and school-age kids gain __________ pounds per year
4.4-6.6
car seat for a newborn infant should be at a __________ degree angle
45
At ________ months, baby will roll from front to back. He can grasp objects voluntarily and take objects directly to the mouth
5
At _________ years, may jump rope. Walks backward from heel to toe. Moves up and down stairs easily and throw/catch ball with ease. Tie shoelaces, use pencil well, print some letters, draw a stick figure
5
birth weight doubles by _________ months of age
5
birth length increases by ___________ % by 12 months of age
50
At _________ months, baby will roll from back to front. She can hold her bottle and pick up a dropped object
6
breastfeeding provides a complete diet for the first ________ months of life
6
weaning/trying to use a cup typically starts at ________ months
6
first tooth appears between the ages of ______________ months
6-10
fear of strangers occurs at ___________ months
6-8
fruits and veggies may be introduced between ____________ months of age
6-8
how many teeth will a child have by the end of the first year?
6-8
posterior fontanel closes by ______________ weeks of age
6-8
At __________ months, baby will bear full weight on her feet. She can sit and lean forward on both hands. She can move her rattle from one hand to the next
7
At _______ months, baby can sit unsupported. She can use a crude pincer grasp (index finger and thumb)
8
at birth, a child can focus on objects ______________ inches away
8-10
use a car seat until child is ___________ cm or between the ages of ____________
8-12
__________ foods are introduced within 4-6 months of age
solid
At ________ year, will share one word sentences
1
At _______ month, baby will demonstrate head lag and have a strong grasp reflex
1
At ________ month, will demonstrate head lag and have a strong grasp reflex
1
do not provide fruit juice to an infant < _________ year
1
At ____________ months, baby can change from a prone to a sitting position. She can grasp the rattle by its handle
10
newborns may lose up to __________% of birth weight within the first 3-4 days of age
10
At ____________ months, baby can walk while holding onto something. She has a neat pincer grasp, deliberately can drop an object, and can place objects into a container
11
At __________ months, baby can sit down from a standing position without assistance and walk with one held hand. She can try to build a two block tower without success and turn pages in a book
12
Baby should have 3-5 words other than "dada or mama" by ___________ months
12
birth weight triples by ___________ months of age
12
anterior fontanel closes by _____________ months of age
anterior
