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Newborn weight regain

Newborns typically regain their birth weight by 7-10 days.

Average newborn length at birth

The average length is 19-21 inches (48-53 cm).

First month growth in length

Expected growth of about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in the first month.

Growth in length by first year

Expected 50% growth in length by the first year.

Weight gain in newborns

Averages 5-7 ounces (140-200 grams) per week during the initial months.

Head circumference of a full-term newborn

Approximately 13.5-14.5 inches (34-37 cm).

Closure of anterior fontanelle

Typically closes between 12-18 months.

Respiratory rate at birth

Slows from 30-60 breaths per minute at birth to 20-30 by 12 months.

Maturation of respiratory system

Does not fully mature until 7 years of age.

Role of IgA in infants

A lack of IgA in the upper respiratory tract contributes to infections.

Heart size change in infants

The heart size doubles in the first year.

Average pulse rate of a 1-year-old

Decreases from 120-140 bpm to about 100 bpm.

Newborn blood pressure

Averages 60/40 to 100/50 in a 12-month-old.

Risk of heat loss in newborns

Peripheral capillaries close to the skin increase the risk for heat loss.

Rooting reflex

When a newborn's cheek is stroked, they turn head toward stimulus and open mouth; disappears by 4 months.

Sucking reflex

Caused by touching the roof of the mouth; disappears by 2-3 months.

Moro reflex

Infants respond to sudden loss of support/noise by spreading arms/legs and then pulling them in; disappears by 4-6 months.

Palmar grasp reflex

Newborns grasp an object placed in palm; disappears by 5-6 months.

Asymmetric tonic neck reflex

When head is turned to one side, the arm on that side extends and opposite arm bends; disappears by 5-7 months.

Babinski reflex

When sole of foot is stroked, toes fan out and curl; disappears by 12 months.

Natal teeth in infants

Develop in the first 28 days of life, possibly associated with other anomalies.

Eruption of first primary teeth

Occurs by 6-8 months.

Average teeth of a 12-month-old

Has four to eight teeth.

Iron deficiency risk in premature infants

Premature babies are at risk for iron deficiency anemia.

Gross motor skill at 1 month

Lifts and turns head to the side when prone.

Gross motor skill at 2 months

Raises head and chest, improving head control.

Gross motor skill at 3 months

Lifts head to 45 degrees when prone; slight head lag when pulled to sit.

Warning signs for gross motor skills

Child cannot support at 3-4 months, cannot sit with assistance by 6 months, does not crawl by 12 months.

Feeding skills at 12 months

Able to feed themselves with a cup, spoon, and fingers.

Hearing development in infants

Hearing is fully developed at birth.

Vision characteristics at birth

Nearsighted at a distance of 20-38 cm (8-15 in).

Bilateral vision development

Develops at 6 weeks and is well established at 4 months.

Full color vision development

Achieved by 7 months.

Warning signs for hearing

Infant does not respond to loud noise or does not make sounds/babble by 4 months.

Baby sounds at 1-3 months

Makes cooing sounds.

Babbling stage

Infants at 4-5 months make raspberry sounds and respond to own name.

Object permanence development

Develops at 8 months.

Fine motor skills at 1 month

Fist mostly clenched with involuntary hand movements.

Fine motor skills at 3 months

Holds hands in front of face and hands open.

Drafting caution for infant toys

Avoid stuffed animals with eyes/buttons and foods like popcorn or grape pieces.

Breastfeeding initial stage

Colostrum produced for the first 2-4 days after birth.

Signs of colic

Inconsolable crying that lasts 3 hours or longer per day without a physical cause.

Discipline definition

Molding a child's behavior through instruction, practice, and consistency.

Example of object permanence is

looking for toy of toy in crib where infant last saw.

Parent discussing 10 month comment and which is most concering to nurse

No walker at 10 months

Key factor of infants development of trust

Consistency of meeting of caregiver,

Adjusted age is

Number of age subtracted from the weeks of prematurity. It reflects the child's developmental milestones based on their due date rather than their birth date.

what should parents understanding leading cause of injury for 7 month old

Choking and aspiration

Which finding is abnormal for 6 month

anterior fontanelle is closed

6 month is old looking for normal weight gain

Approximately 1-2 pounds per month, reflecting healthy growth. twice weight

which reflex is abnormal at 4 month old infant

Stepping reflex is right.