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Introduction to Infancy
5-7 ounces
How many ounces per week do infants gain in the first 6 months?
The baby’s size at birth and nutrition
What are the factors that influence the rate of increase in height?
1 inch
How many inches does an infant increase in length per month?
12-18 months
When does an infant’s anterior fontanelle close?
2-3 months
When does an infant’s posterior fontanelle close?
6 months
When does a baby's first tooth start to grow?
Growth
It is generally used to denote an increase in physical size or quantitative change.
Development
It is used to denote an increase in skill or the ability to function; qualitative change.
Denver Developmental Screening Test
What screening instrument is used to detect developmental delays in children aged 0-6 years old?
Developmental task
It refers to a skill or growth responsibility arising at a particular time in an individual’s life.
Mother/primary caregiver
Who is considered an infant's significant person/s?
Mirror
What is a good toy for infants 4-8 months old?
Peek-a-boo
What is a good game for infants 4-8 months old?
Solitary observation
What type of play is associated with infants?
Coordination of secondary reactions (8-12 months)
What reaction under the theory of Cognitive Development involves an infant being able to:
Search for and retrieve toys that disappear from view
Recognize shapes and sizes of familiar objects
Separation anxiety
Stranger anxiety
What is an infant’s fear?
12 months
When is an infant allowed to eat eggs?
True
True or False: Honey should be avoided when feeding infants.
6 months
At what age can solid foods be introduced to infants?
9-11 hours
How many hours do 3-4-month-old infants sleep per night?
4-5 times per day
How often do breastfed infants have bowel movements in a day?
2-4 times per day
How often do bottle-fed infants have bowel movements in a day?
6-8 months
When can infants be introduced to pureed fruits and vegetables?
8-10 months
When can infants be introduced to mashed fruits and vegetables?
10-12 months
When can infants be introduced to fruits and vegetables that are cut into small pieces?
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