Infancy: Physical Development – Part II

A set of vocabulary flashcards derived from lecture notes about infant physical development, focusing on sleep, motor skills, and feeding practices.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

One of the leading causes of infant death, associated with unsafe sleep practices.

Co-sleeping

A sleeping arrangement where an infant sleeps in the same bed as their parents.

Gross motor skills

Big movements involving the use of large muscle groups, such as sitting, crawling, and walking.

Fine motor skills

Small movements involving the use of smaller muscle groups, such as grasping and holding.

On-demand feeding

A breastfeeding practice where the baby is fed whenever they show signs of hunger.

Colostrum

The first milk produced by a mother after giving birth, rich in nutrients and antibodies.

Pincer grasp

A developmental milestone where an infant uses their thumb and forefinger to pick up objects.

Breastfeeding benefits

Includes optimal nutrition for infants and various health benefits for mothers.

Infant sleeping arrangements

Varies globally; includes co-sleeping, bed-sharing, and independent sleeping.

Tummy time

A practice to promote gross motor skills in infants by placing them on their stomach while awake.