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When do babies start recognizing faces?
At what age do babies typically start exhibiting stranger anxiety?
When do babies begin showing signs of empathy towards others?
At what age do babies start understanding the concept of sharing?
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What is the main component of a baby's diet during the first twelve months?
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When should solid foods be gradually introduced to a baby's diet?
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What term refers to newborns within the first month of life?
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By one year old, babies have nearly doubled the amount of what on average?
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Which of the following is NOT a motor skill typically developed during infancy?
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At what age do infants typically start walking independently?
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During what period do babies undergo physical and emotional changes from birth to adolescence?
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What do infants gain consistently during infancy by adding a few pounds each week?
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Study Notes
Neonates and Infancy
Neonates refer to newborns, specifically those within the first month of life. This period is crucial for their development as they transition from life inside the womb to life outside it. Babies' growth spurts occur during this time, which includes rapid weight gain due to fat accumulation. By one year old, they have nearly doubled the amount of fat on average compared to being born.
The term "infancy" encompasses the physical and emotional changes babies undergo between birth and adolescence, typically considered to span the first three years of life. During infancy, babies develop posture control, facial expressions, head control, sitting up, crawling, standing, and walking. They also learn to speak, understand language, and express emotions. For parents preparing for infanthood, knowing what to expect can be helpful. Here's an overview:
Physical Development
Infants start their journey with five senses functioning from birth—touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing. Their motor skills improve rapidly, starting with strong reflexes like rooting and grasping, moving onto rolling over by six months, crawling shortly after that, pulling up to stand around nine months, and eventually walking independently between 12 and 18 months old. They grow fast during infancy, gaining weight and height consistently, adding a few pounds each week until reaching the age of two.
Emotional Growth
A baby's social cognitive abilities start developing early, with the capacity for attachment forming immediately after birth. From two weeks old, they recognize faces and respond differently to familiar vs unfamiliar people. Around four months, they start developing fear responses and showing stranger anxiety. Between eight and ten months, babies begin exhibiting empathy toward others. Finally, around eleven months, they show signs of understanding the concept of sharing.
Nutritional Requirements
During the first twelve months, a baby's diet mainly consists of breast milk or formula, followed by solid foods gradually introduced from around six months old. It's essential to choose nutrient-rich foods appropriate for their stage of development to ensure proper growth and development.
In conclusion, neonates and infancy are stages filled with rapid development both physically and emotionally. Understanding these changes helps caregivers better prepare and support the growth process of newborns into young children.
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Test your knowledge on the physical and emotional growth of newborns during neonates and infancy stages. Learn about motor skills development, emotional milestones, and nutritional requirements during the first year of life.
