Physical Development From

birth-1 year oldMs. Perez

Bell ringerAt what stage of life do you think children grow

the quickest?

Birth-one year oldToddlersMiddle childhoodPre-teensTeenage years

Take out The Developing Child and open to page 251

At your table split up into 3 groupsOne group write “Head to foot” on the top of your

piece of paper One group write “Simple to complex” on the top of

your piece of paper One group write “Near to far” on the top of your

piece of paper Under the words write at least 3 examples of each pattern of development and be prepared to explain it to your groups. Write down the notes

Weight In the first six babies gain 1-2 pounds a monthThe average one year old is about 20-22lbsWeight gain is a sign of good health

HeightThe average newborn is 20 inchesBy one year the average infant is 30 inches

Sight An infants vision is blurry at first Babies prefer the color red and high contrast By month two babies demonstrate depth

perception and hand eye coordination

Hearing Hearing develops before birthThey respond to the tone of the voice, rather

then the wordsA soothing loving voice calms themA loud or angry voice alarms them

SmellWithin 10 minute baby can distinguish their

mothers smell from another peoplesTaste Babies use their mouths to explore

They put EVERYTHING and anything in their mouthWhat issues could this cause?

Voice Babies begin babbling (Ooo’s and Ahh’s) as

early as 3 months of ageBabies cry becomes more mature as they ageBabies understand many words before they are

able to say themWhen a baby says their first word varies, but it is

usually around the 1st birthday

Teeth Primary teeth appear at about 6-7 monthsTeething (the appearance of the teeth) is painful

To help offer rubber teething rings or rub an ice cube on the babies gum to ease the pain

Who thinks they know how to feed a baby?

Come demonstrate

Feeding a baby It is recommended that a baby mainly has breast milk for the

first year When feeding a baby with a bottle, hold the baby upright in a

semi tight position Support the babies head and neck Hold the bottle at an angle Test the temperature of the milk on your arm before you feed it

to the baby It should feel luke warm, not hot Throw away extra formula, bacteria can grow in left over

formula

Introducing new foodsAfter 6 months you can introduce “solids” Baby may spit out food because it is unfamiliar Hold the baby in a up right positionUsually cereal, then rice, then oatmeal, then

fruits and veggies

Weaning Around the 1st birthdayChanging from drinking out of a bottle to

drinking out of a cup

Self feeding When babies sit up, they can feed themselves

using their fingersTo encourage this, provide finger foods

Cut into small pieces Easy to break up and no chewing Give the baby just a few pieces at a timeStay away from peanut butter, milk, whole grapes,

candy, nuts

Bell ringerWednesday 30th: What are some ways to prevent

birth defects?

Feeding schedules Usually about every 3-4 hours Changes and can be unpredictable at first

The first few weeks a baby may eat 6-8 times a day

Most 1 year olds eat three meals a day and snacks

Now who wants to try to burp a baby?

Burping the baby Burb twice after feeding Lay the baby across your knees or Hold the baby across your chest with the head

above your shoulders Place a cloth of your clothing when your burp

the baby

Shaken baby syndrome When a baby is shaken

Can damage brain, cause learning problems, blindness or deafness

What are some healthy things to do when a baby is crying?

Healthy ways to deal with a crying baby when you are a frustrated

parent Put the baby down in a safe place and go to

another room to calm downAsk a friend of relative to watch the baby while

you calm down Take deep breaths Swaddling

How to swaddle a baby

1. Lay the baby on a flat surface and fold down the top-right corner about 6 inches2. Place your baby on his back with his head on the fold3. Pull the corner near your baby’s left hand across his body, and tuck the leading edge under his back on the right side under the arm4. Pull the bottom corner up under your baby’s chin5. Bring the loose corner over your baby’s right arm and tuck it under the back on his left side. If your baby prefers to have his arms free, you can swaddle him under the arms.

Handling a newborn Lifting- Slide one hand under the baby’s

buttocks and the other under the shoulders. Use your forearm to support the neck and head as your raise your hands together to lift the newborn

Bathing a baby Can’t feed right after feeding Newborns are given a sponge bath for the first two weeks Make sure the water is between 70-80 degrees Remove baby’s clothes and put a towel on the baby Wash the babies face with clear water and a soft wash cloth Wash the rest of the baby with soap and water one area at a

time Make sure you dry all of the baby’s creases Don’t use q tips, babies jerk and it could damage their hearing

Dressing a baby Many newborns just wear a onsey When babies creep and crawl they need more

durable clothingPull over garments

1. Gather garment into a loop and slip over the back of the baby’s head

2. Stretch the garment forward as you bring it past the forehead and nose

3. Put the baby’s fist into the armhole and pull the arm through with your other hand. Repeat and straighten out the bottom on the garment

Open front Shirt Lay the baby face down so they are more secure

1. Open the shirt and lay it on the baby’s back2. Gently turn the baby face up so that the shirt is

underneath 3. Gently put the baby’s arm through the sleeve

Diapering a baby Parenting choice

Cloth diapers- more eco friendly, cheaper, Disposable diapers-more convenient and

expensive

Young babies need their diapers changed 12 to 15 times a day

Take out a piece of paper and number it 1-9 then draw two lines down the

piece of paper You will assign your partners a 1,3, or 5 on the

taskBe respectful

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