Davis Advantage Chp 9 Toddler development
Questions And Answers
By 5 months, how does an infants weight change? Doubles in the first 5 months
By age one year, how does an infants weight change? Triples by one year
Within the first 6 months, what is the average length of growth? 7 inches
At what age do you start to see their teeth erupt? commonly between six and eight months
of age.
Why is breastfeeding is recommended? -Because it provides the most complete nutrition
for infants up to six months of age.
-It also supplies immunoglobulins that help the infant resist infection.
What may dictate when solid foods are introduced? Family culture may dictate
What cognitive developments will be seen in infants? -Cognitively, infants develop
quickly
, Davis Advantage Chp 9 Toddler development
Questions And Answers
-They can verbally interact with caregivers and see and explore their environment.
-By the twelfth month, they can imitate sounds and understand simple words.
Psychosocially, the infant spends the first 12 months developing what? -trust, especially
as caregivers respond to the infant's needs, such as discomfort, cuddling, and interaction via
games, such as peek-a-boo and patty cake.
When providing teaching to caregivers, make sure to focus on what? -the need for proper
nutrition, immunizations, car seats, and play.
-Also, make caregivers aware of the dangers of colic, sudden infant death syndrome, abbreviated
SIDS, and unintentional injury.
What is the age of toddlerhood? - at age 12 months, and remains there until age 36
months.
During toddlerhood, what happens to respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure?
Respiration and heart rates slow, while blood pressure rises.
Questions And Answers
By 5 months, how does an infants weight change? Doubles in the first 5 months
By age one year, how does an infants weight change? Triples by one year
Within the first 6 months, what is the average length of growth? 7 inches
At what age do you start to see their teeth erupt? commonly between six and eight months
of age.
Why is breastfeeding is recommended? -Because it provides the most complete nutrition
for infants up to six months of age.
-It also supplies immunoglobulins that help the infant resist infection.
What may dictate when solid foods are introduced? Family culture may dictate
What cognitive developments will be seen in infants? -Cognitively, infants develop
quickly
, Davis Advantage Chp 9 Toddler development
Questions And Answers
-They can verbally interact with caregivers and see and explore their environment.
-By the twelfth month, they can imitate sounds and understand simple words.
Psychosocially, the infant spends the first 12 months developing what? -trust, especially
as caregivers respond to the infant's needs, such as discomfort, cuddling, and interaction via
games, such as peek-a-boo and patty cake.
When providing teaching to caregivers, make sure to focus on what? -the need for proper
nutrition, immunizations, car seats, and play.
-Also, make caregivers aware of the dangers of colic, sudden infant death syndrome, abbreviated
SIDS, and unintentional injury.
What is the age of toddlerhood? - at age 12 months, and remains there until age 36
months.
During toddlerhood, what happens to respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure?
Respiration and heart rates slow, while blood pressure rises.
