1. GRASPING the world
Chapter 6-3-6months

2. Development in the different domains- it is FAST!
Growth: Page 150
Heads- as much as 3/8 inch per month!
Length- as much as ½ inch per month
Legs- may be bowed; bones are still malleable (pressed out of shape). Beware tight clothing- restriction can influence growth!
Heads- what happens with them during this rapid period of growth—shape? Hair?
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3. Skills? Grasping “ Tip Cards” Physical
Gross motor Example: Baby placed on back may roll over
Fine motor
NOTE: baby’s hands and sense perception means a constant
hand or object in mouth. Beware toys and alcohol-based sanitizer! SAFETY FIRST!
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4. Sense Perception Facial perception- p. 152
Vision- tracking video
Skin- touch and temperature
Habituation vs. dishabituation-
Sensorimotor stage (PIAGET) and circular reactions- p. 154
Primary circular reaction: During Piaget’s sensorimotor stage, an infant repeats an action that he or she finds enjoyable and is typically observed at 1-4 months.

5. Communication and Language
Video- what do you notice?
Terms of language- see page 156 of the text copies

6. Emotional and Social Development
Terms- p. 160
Separation individuation and its influence on self-concept.
Self-concept is influenced by social relationships---how is that possible?
Baby is an “agent of change”
Basic Emotions ( Pearson)/ Multiple Attachments : Fathers (Pearson)
Erikson- p.163/ Trust v. mistrust

7. Responsive skills
Look at box 6.4 on p. 164: What Developmental domain do the responsive skills in the box help develop?
+Key into developmental alerts on p. 166: uneven weight increase, prolonged food refusal, lack of response to facial expressions, no smile, prolonged periods of crying without response to comfort, prolonged periods of sleep without alert phases

8. Health concerns at this age– what are they?
The Floor Hygiene, Temperature and Vulnerability (pg 167)
Failure to Thrive: Neglect or Abuse? (pg 168)
Everyday Safety Issues:
Putting objects in mouth
Swings, walkers, over the door jumpers are NOT appropriate to for use in
child care settings
Walls and sharp corners