Pediatric Milestones and Safety Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering pediatric developmental milestones from toddler to preschooler ages (18 months to 5 years), car seat guidelines, and safety considerations.

18 Months Gross Motor Milestones

Walks without assistance, climbs stairs with assistance, and pulls toys while walking.

18 Months Fine Motor Milestones

Feeds self finger foods, turns book pages, scribbles, and can drink from cup.

18 Months Language Milestones

Understands 200 words, can identify familiar objects, and follows simple verbal commands.

18 Months Social/Cognitive Milestones

Temper tantrums, establishes ownership saying "MINE!", pretend plays, and parallel play.

2 Years Gross Motor Milestones

Can jump in place, can kick ball, runs without falling, walks stairs without assistance (one step at a time), and climbs up & down from furniture.

2 Years Fine Motor Milestones

Shows right or left hand dominance, scribbles & paints, builds 6-7 block tower, and undresses self.

2 Years Language Milestones

2 to 4 word sentences, knows 300+ words, and recites own name.

2 Years Social/Cognitive Milestones

Gets excited with other children around, starts to gain independence from parents, associative play, potty training, and has imaginary friends.

3 Years Gross Motor Milestones

Pedals tricycle, can jump forward, and bends over without falling.

3 Years Fine Motor Milestones

Copies circle, grips pen in writing position, and screws/unscrews lids.

3 Years Language Milestones

3 to 4 word sentences, always asks WHY, knows age, and follows 2 to 3 step instructions.

4 Years Gross Motor Milestones

Hops on one foot, jumps and climbs, can catch a ball, and alternates feet while going up/down stairs.

4 Years Fine Motor Milestones

Draws a square, pours drink, and can use scissors.

4 Years Language Milestones

Sings song from memory, tells stories, recites first and last name, and knows 1500+ words.

4 Years Social/Cognitive Milestones

Prefers to play with other children, begins creative/make believe play, and takes turns playing games with other children.

5 Years Gross Motor Milestones

Can balance on one foot 10 seconds or longer, and may learn to skate or swim.

5 Years Fine Motor Milestones

Laces shoes, draws person with at least 6 body parts, uses fork, spoon & knife well, and prints some letters.

5 Years Language Milestones

Knows 2000+ words, can count to 10, most speech can be understood, and talks about past, present & future.

5 Years Social/Cognitive Milestones

Does simple chores at home.

Rear Facing Car Seat

Car seat position for newborn to 4 years old or until the child outgrows the seat.

Front Facing Car Seat

Car seat position for preschooler to school age or until the child outgrows the seat.

Booster Seat

Car seat type for school age until the child fits in a seat belt and can properly follow instructions.

Infant Safety Risks and Precautions

High risk for burns, airway obstruction, and falls; precautions include checking temperature of bath water and formula before using, providing no toys with small detachable parts or sharp edges, and never leaving an infant on a raised surface.

Toddler Safety Risks and Precautions

High risk for poisoning, drowning, and injury; precautions include keeping cleaning products and medications locked in cupboards, supervising in the tub, and always keeping hot pots with handles turned inward.

Preschooler Safety Education

Best age for safety education; includes guidelines such as don't run with food in mouth, play in safe areas, don't play with strangers & keep parents informed, no small objects in mouth, nose or ears, and look both ways before crossing the street.