Notes in 09 Growth and Development: First and Second Year

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Published	07/30/2024	Normal values: Newborn Total Brain Volume1st MonthApprox. {{c1::36%}} of adult vol.1st Year of LifeApprox. {{c1::72%}} of adult vol.2nd Year of L…
Published	07/30/2024	At birth, the {{c1::dorsal brainsteam, cerebellar peduncles, and posterior limb of the internal capsule::3}} are myelinated
Published	07/30/2024	At 3 months, the subcortical white matter of the {{c1::parietal, posterior frontal, temporal, and calcarine::4}} cortices are partially myelinated
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Physiologic Weight Loss1. Normal Delivery2. Cesarean Section{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	What are things you should be seeing occur after the 1st week of life?Limb movements {{c1::Involuntary smilesEye gaze, head turning, and sucking:…
Published	07/30/2024	[VR]1. After 1st Week2. Fat content in colostrum{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	[VR]1. Parental stimulation during the day2. Sleeping at night{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	Eye gaze, head turning and sucking demonstrates infant {{c1::perception and cognition}}
Published	07/30/2024	AFTER the 1st week of life, infants have a fixed focal length of {{c1::8-12 inches}} and have preference for faces
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Preferential Turning1. Male Voice2. Female Voice{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	6 Behavioral States in Infants at 0-2 Months{{c1::Quiet SleepActive SleepDrowsyQuiet AlertActive AlertCrying}}
Published	07/30/2024	INFANT COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT AT 0-2 MONTHSDifferentiation among {{c1::patterns and colors}}Recognition of {{c1::facial expressions}}Discrimination of …
Published	07/30/2024	It's important to consistently respond to a child's cry to create secure attachment and trust for {{c1::2}} months after birth
Published	07/30/2024	Crying is present in {{c1::20}}% of infants younger than 2 months and peaks at about {{c1::6}} weeks of age in response to stimuli that can be obvious…
Published	07/30/2024	Normal Values: Crying DurationHealthy infants may cry up to {{c1::3}} hrs/dayCrying decreases to 1 hr or less by {{c1::3-5}} months
Published	07/30/2024	Warning Signs of Crying{{c1::Crying longer than 3hr/day Longer than 3 days/wk lasting longer than 1 wk Persisting longer than 3-5 months::4}…
Published	07/30/2024	Colic/Kabag Rule of 3:{{c1::Begins at 3rd week of lifeLasts 3 hrs/dayOccurs 3 days/weekResolves by 3 months::4}}
Published	07/30/2024	[QC] Sleep Cycle1. Adults2. Infants 4-6 months old{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	EMERGING PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR AT 1 MONTHProneLegs are more {{c1::extended::flexed/extended}}{{c1::Holds chin and head up and turns head}} to plane of …
Published	07/30/2024	EMERGING PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR AT 1 MONTHSupine{{c1::Tonic neck}} posture predominates{{c1::Asymmetric Tonic}} ReflexSupple and relaxedHead lags w…
Published	07/30/2024	Infants should be able to follow a moving object with their eyes by {{c1::1}} month
Published	07/30/2024	Infants should START socially smiling and increasing eye contact by the {{c1::1st}} month and established by the {{c1::2nd}} month
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Asymmetric Tonic Neck}} Reflex - {{c2::Place the baby's head on one side then the arm will extend on the same side}}
Published	07/30/2024	The asymmetric tonic neck reflex should be replaced by symmetric posture and fidgety movements should be EMERGE by the {{c1::4th}} month
Published	07/30/2024	Why is 2-6 months easier for the parents for an infant?{{c1::Routines start to be established}}
Published	07/30/2024	Infants should be able to take food from a spoon and start reaching by {{c1::4}} months
Published	07/30/2024	Infants should be able to laugh and become excited w/ food by {{c1::4}} months
Published	07/30/2024	Infants should show mature sleep patterns on EEG by {{c1::4-6}} months
Published	07/30/2024	70% Infants usually sleep for {{c1::6-8}} hours at {{c2::6}} months
Published	07/30/2024	Familiarize {{c1::me}}
Published	07/30/2024	COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT AT {{c2::4}} MONTHS{{c1::1. Baby turning itself outward2. Emergence of a sense of self, separate from the mother3. Exp…
Published	07/30/2024	Infants who do NOT show reciprocal language and movements are at risk for {{c1::autism}} usually diagnosed at {{c1::1 1⁄2 to 2}} years old
Published	07/30/2024	EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT {{c2::4}} MONTHSPrimary emotions of {{c1::anger, joy, fear, disgust and surprise}}Can match affective expressions {…
Published	07/30/2024	Infants should be able to...sit w/ full truncal support by {{c1::4}} monthssit unsupported by {{c1::6-7}} monthspivot while sitting by {{c1::9-12}} mo…
Published	07/30/2024	Infants should start having a thumb-finger grasp and voluntary release by {{c1::8-9}} months and have a pincer grasp by {{c1::12}} months
Published	07/30/2024	Infants should start crawling, pulling to stand, and cruise by {{c1::8}} months and be waking by 1 year
Published	07/30/2024	Infants should be displaying {{c2::mastery behavior}}: picking up objects, inspecting, mouthing, dripping things, and combining many schemata by {{c1:…
Published	07/30/2024	Infants should be displaying object permanence or constancy and be saying their first true word by {{c1::9}} months
Published	07/30/2024	EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT {{c2::6-12}} MONTHS{{c1::Stranger AnxietyNew Demand for Autonomy in eating (resulting in tantrums and poor weight g…
Published	07/30/2024	Average Age of AttainmentMilestone{{c1::2 months}}{{c2::Holds head steady while sitting}}{{c1::3 months}}{{c2::Pulls to sit, with no head lag}}4 month…
Published	07/30/2024	Cephalocaudal MilestonesAgeMilestone{{c1::2-3 months}}{{c2::Head control}}{{c1::4-5 months}}{{c2::Truncal control}}{{c1::7 months}}{{c2::Pelvic contro…
Published	07/30/2024	FINE MOTOR DEVELOPMENTAgeMilestone{{c1::3 months}}{{c2::Grasp rattle}}4 monthsReaches for objects{{c1::7 months}}{{c2::Transfers objects from hand to …
Published	07/30/2024	COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE MILESTONESAgeMilestoneNewbornVisual preference for face1 monthBeginning to smile2 monthsSmiles on social contact; Coos{{c1:…
Published	07/30/2024	Approximately at {{c1::18}} months we have emergence of symbolic thought and language
Published	07/30/2024	{{c2::18-24 MONTHS}}Physical DevelopmentImprovement of {{c1::balance and agility}}Increased ability to run Increasing height and weight at a stea…
Published	07/30/2024	18-24 MONTHSPhysical DevelopmentIncreasing height and weight at a steady rateHeight: by {{c1::5 inches}}Weight: by {{c1::5 lbs}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::18-24}} MONTHSCognitive DevelopmentCause and effect better understoodFlexibility in problem solvingSymbolic transformation no longer tied to tod…
Published	07/30/2024	18-24 MONTHSEmotional Development{{c1::Rapprochment}}: relative independence of the preceding half year{{c1::Separation anxiety}}: seen at bedtime and…
Published	07/30/2024	18-24 MONTHSLinguistic Development{{c1::18 months::age}}: {{c2::10-15 words}}{{c1::2 years::age}}: {{c2::50-100 words}}Understand {{c1::2 step command…
Published	07/30/2024	DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAGS: GROSS MOTOR{{c1::18 months::age}}: {{c2::not walking independently}}{{c1::2 years::age}}: {{c2::not walking up the stairs wit…
Published	07/30/2024	DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAGS: FINE MOTOR{{c1::18 months::age}}: {{c2::unable to feed self with fingers or drink from a cup without a lid}}{{c1::2 years::ag…
Published	07/30/2024	DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAGS: LANGUAGE{{c1::18 months::age}}: {{c2::< 3 words with meaning}}{{c1::2 years::age}}: {{c2::no two-word phrases or repetitio…
Published	07/30/2024	DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAGS: COGNITIVE{{c1::15 months::age}}: {{c2::does not use things right away}}{{c1::2 years::age}}: {{c2::does not try to use switch…
Published	07/30/2024	DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAGS: PSYCHOLOGICAL{{c1::2 years::age}}: {{c2::kicks, bites, screams easily without provocation; rocks back and forth in crib, no e…
Published	07/30/2024	God bless {{c1::u}}
Published	07/30/2024	Avoid placing a neonate in the {{c1::prone}} position due to SIDS
Published	07/30/2024	A neonate will show the doll's eye ({{c1::oculocephalic}} reflex) when being turned
Published	07/30/2024	3 Gross Motor Red Flags for the 1st YearDoes not {{c1::roll over}} by {{c1::6}} monthsDoes not {{c1::sit w/o support}} by 9 monthsDoes not {{c1::stand…
Published	07/30/2024	3 Fine Motor Red Flags for the 1st YearDoes not {{c1::hold a toy and still have their grasp reflex}} by {{c1::4}} monthsDoes not {{c1::move things fro…
Published	07/30/2024	2 Language Red Flags for the 1st YearDoes not {{c1::Babble}} by 9 monthsDoes not {{c1::Call parents mama, dada, papa, ermats, erpats}} by 12 months
Published	07/30/2024	3 Cognitive Red Flags for the 1st YearDoes not {{c1::look for mom}} by {{c1::2}} monthsDoes not {{c1::look for a dropped object or play peekaboo}} by …
Published	07/30/2024	3 Psychosocial Red Flags for the 1st YearDoes not {{c1::smile socially}} by {{c1::4}} monthsDoes not {{c1::laugh}} by 9 monthsDoes not {{c1::allow to …
Published	07/30/2024	By the 1st birthday, head circumference has increased by {{c1::10}} cm
Published	07/30/2024	By the 18th month, head circumference has increased by {{c1::2}} cm
Published	07/30/2024	The infant should walk independently at about 12-15 months of age characterized by:{{c1::Wide-based gaitKnees bent and arms flexed at elbowGenu varum:…
Published	07/30/2024	[VR]1. Early Walking2. Advancement in other developmental domains{{c1::C}}
Published	07/30/2024	At about {{c1::18}} months, children would be afraid of strangers again
Published	07/30/2024	Infants at 12-18 months are in the {{c1::sensorimotor}} stage of Piaget's cognitive development which includes symbolic play and imitation
Published	07/30/2024	Infants should be able respond using simple statements like "no," "mine," or "bye bye" by 12 months and should use 4-6 words spontaneously and correct…
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