Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Questions

1. At what month can a baby walk on its own?

2.Can a baby drink from a cup at 6 months old?

3.How much does the baby wiegh at 12 months?

4.Around what age does the baby can say mama?

5.What month does the baby react to walking movement?

Timeline 1-12 months


1 month

In the first month your baby wight will drop about 10% after birth. Sleeps 16 hours a day and gains 2 pounds per month a month and 1 oz a day. The baby still won't be able to lift its head up. Their eye sight are still adjusting, and can only see 8-12 in. away.

2 month

In the second month the baby is grown about 2 in. The baby will have more movement. The baby can lift its head when on his/her stomach. It can respond to sound and smile. More likely to respond to sound.





3 month
The growth rate is not as fast as the first two months. Able to follow objects and move its head 180 degrees. The baby hand will be in a fist have of the time.


4 month

gains 1 lb a month, the baby will try to stand when is being held. the baby will always be moving its hands and feet.


5 month
Transfer objects from hand to mouth. Movement and activity,

6 to 8 months

Are more aware of parents. The baby can hold the bottle on its own. it prefers the mother to carry it.
9 to 10 months
babies first real words like "mama". baby wails holding on to stuff. can play games such as peek a boo.
11 to 12 month
can walk on its own. likes to play on its own, called parallel play not with other. the baby can drink on its own.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Reflexes

 What are reflexes?


    Reflexes are inborn automatic response to particular forms of stimulation.

*Tonic Neck- If you were to put a baby under six months of age in water, they would move thier arms and legs while holding thier breath helps infant survive if droped into body of water.

introduction

   Infancy is a time of rapid growth. It is a change in physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development. The way babies communicate and the reason why babies cry. The way babies ineract with people or things. How talking to a baby help the baby communicate. You will learn on all the periods month by month on how the baby will grow and do diffrent things.