1. PHYSICAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT FROM 1-3 YEARS Alyssa Ariana Period 4

2. Physical Changes Many physical changes through the first years Physical growth Slows after 1 st year Physical skills = dramatic improvement First Birthday Walk little steps (unsteady) 1-3 years of age Toddlers 4 years Hop Jump Run Terrible 2 stage

3. Height & Weight Toddlers gain ~1/2 lb / month Slows by half Hereditary & Environment influences height Example: A tall 2 year old will more than likely be a tall adult.

4. Proportion & Posture Until 2 Head Chest Abdomen Same circumference 2 years Stands straighter Head tilted forward 3 years Baby fat loss Spine stronger

5. Teeth 1 year ~ 8 teeth Year 3 all teeth come in Quality of teeth Influenced by: Diet Heredity

6. Motor Skills Large Back Shoulders Legs Arms Walking Running Throwing Small Wrists Fingers Ankles Building blocks

7. Feeding 1 year Baby foods Simple foods from parents meal 2 year Feed themselves Start to be picky Foods from table 3 year Same foods as rest of family

8. Bathing No child under 2 ½ should be left alone Clean well & everything Slowly teach them Brush teeth as soon as teeth come in Dressing Toddlers eager to learn to dress Clothes Simple Comfort Affordable Durability

9. Sleep Less sleep More unwilling to sleep

10. Potty Training No certain age to begin Learn to feel when they need to go How to learn to clean after themselves Training underwear are useful