Child Development: Chapter 4
a book are some of the accomplishments that depend on improvements in ___ motor coordination
fine
reflex used for holding on to infants mother or to grip anything that touches the palm of your hand
palmar
what tastes do babies prefer
sweet flavors
is the period of rapid nerual growth in infancy occurring primarily in the cortex of the brain involved in voluntary activity
synaptic blooming
at what age do infants typically learn to walk
10-18 months
infants sleep an average of
11-14 hours
at what age do children show a definite handedness preference during self feeding
12 months
an infants head comprises ___ of it's body which is why you should always support the _____
25% / head
American Academy of Pediatrics says that children be introduced to foods other than breast milk or infant formula at what age?
6 months
at what age does teething usually occur
6 months
how much does an average baby weigh and height
7.5 pounds and 20 inches
infant car seats should face the ____ of the vehicle under 4 years of age
backwards
why should infants try one food at a time
because just in case of allergies
what do the different groups of foods include for infants
cereal, meat or other proteins, fruits, vegetables, grain, yogurts, and cheeses
crying that does not stop or gets worse throughout the day or night usually starting between 2-4 weeks of age is known as
colic
what should be introduced first when eating solid foods
different groups of food
type of development that includes balance and posture as well as whole body movements
gross motor skills
can cause an infants skin, eyes, and mouth to turn yellowish
jaundice
results in loss of appetite and swelling of the abdomen due to deficiency in protein
kwashiorkor
or wasting refers to starvation due to a lack of calories
marasmus
leads to a lack of iron in the diet due to giving toddlers too much milk
milk anemia
what do newborns prefer to hear
mothers voice
what are some ways to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
no stomach sleeping no soft surfaces no sleeping on lose bedding no warmth for sleep no smoking around the infant no covering the baby with quilt letting them sleep by themself younger than 11-14 weeks of age
what two reflexes are used for feeding
rooting/sucking
a form of physical abuse caused by vigorously shaking an infant by the shoulders, arms, or legs
shaken baby syndrome
since vision is poorly developed at birth what do infants prefer to look at
their mothers face