Infant growth and development

NCLEX prep

when does the anterior fontanel close?

18 months

when does the anterior fontanel close

2 months

if a baby weighs 7 pounds at birth what should they weigh at 6 months

14lbs

if a baby weighs 8lbs at birth how much should they weigh at 12 months

24lbs

How much per month should an infant grow per month

½ to 1 inch

when do teeth start coming in and which ones come first?

10 months, lower central incisors

moves head side to side

2 months

holds head up when on stomach

2 months

coos and smiles

2 months

babbles and copies noises

4 months

remembers faces

4 months

rolling over

4 monthsr

reaches for things

4 months

stranger anxiety

6 months

recognizes and responds to name

6 months

sits up with support

6 months

likes to look in the mirror

6 months

sit up WITHOUT support

8-9 months

crawling

8-9 months

pincer grasp

8-9 months

object permanence

8-9 months

standing while pulling or holding onto objects

8-9 months

following simple commands

10-12 months

begins to walk

10-12 months

can say simple words

10-12 months

putting objects together and banging objects together

10-12 months

separation anxiety

10-12 months

teaching about shaken baby syndrome

lay baby down if frustrated, never shake a baby, leads to severe disability or death

teaching about foods and choking hazards

make sure to avoid small round hard foods that could block the airway

burn precautions

watch electrical outlets, check bath water temp, keep an eye on baby around appliances

rolling precautions

stop swaddling when baby can roll over and ensure they are laying in a spot that is safe in case they do roll over

what stage of eriksons are they in?

trust vs mistrust

if not breastfeeding, what is the next best thing

formula with iron

foods to avoid for the first year

cows milk and honey

how to play with a 0-4 month old

look at them, hold them, talk to them or sing to them, high contrast things to look at

what does play look like for a 5-12 month old

toys, rattles, blocks, push toys, and hiding objects