1. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT MONTH 1-6

5. Infant Development it is important to know that babies develop at different rates and should only be compared to their individual milestones from the previous week or month

6. Month 1 Lifts head and turns it from one side to another when placed on stomach Focuses on objects 10 inches to 3 feet away Reacts to parent’s voices

7. Month 2 Makes “ooh” and “aah” sounds Watches objects from 6 inches away Responds to more voices and sounds

8. Month 3 Holds head up Opens/closes hands Brings hands together Lifts head and chest when on stomach

9. Month 4 Supports upper body on hands when lying on stomach Begins to use vowels “ah” “ga” Prefers red and blue over yellow Rolls from tummy to back Grasps rattle Puts hands in mouth

10. Month 5 Rocks on stomach making swimming motion Reaches out and grabs toy Turns head in direction of sound Knows positive speech from unhappy speech

11. Month 6 Passes block from one hand to another Puts objects in mouth with hand Recognizes basic sounds of language

12. Development During the 1 st Year Healthy Babies gain 1-2 pounds per month: first six months Healthy babies gain about 1 pound the last half of the first year Average Height= 30 inches

13. Proportions Compared to adult proportions, a baby’s head and abdomen are large, the legs and arms are small

14. Three Signs: Hearing Problems 1. not startled by a sharp clap 2. never turns toward sounds 3. Not awakened by loud noises

15. Symptoms of Teething cranky, Restless Wakeful May refuse food Drool excessively Bottom front teeth come FIRST

16. Motor Skills Motor skills are abilities that depend on the use and control of muscles

17. Gross vs. Fine Motor Skills Gross Motor Skills: large muscles – crawling or walking Fine Motor Skills: small muscles- writing, coloring, eating

18. Locomotion The child’s ability to move from one place to another

19. Manipulation A child’s ability to use hands and fingers to hold and grasp objects

20. Handling Newborns/Infants Neck muscles are not developed, the head must be supported

21. Why will a baby cry? Wants to be held Has a soiled diaper Is ill Is hungry

22. Newborn Eyes Stares seem blank No tears at first

23. Sense of Smell Develops during the first few days Infants become sensitive to odors

24. Dangers of Shaking Creates a high risk of severe bleeding in the brain

25. Feeding Importance Cuddling, body contact and soft words while feeding are all important to the baby

26. Eat with their Fingers 8-10 months

27. Formula vs. Breastfed Formula fed tends to be overfed Parents might encourage infants to finish the formula in the bottle

28. Best way to Walk Barefoot

29. Cruising The infant stands and walks along furniture

30. Sleeping Infants must sleep on their side or back Facedown Babies can lead to SIDS