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Physical Development in Infancy Reporter: Cai Xin Yi Catalogue Overall characteristics Specific development process Physical characteristics Physiological function development  01 Overall Characteristics The body grows rapidly in i...

Physical Development in Infancy Reporter: Cai Xin Yi Catalogue Overall characteristics Specific development process Physical characteristics Physiological function development  01 Overall Characteristics The body grows rapidly in infancy In infancy, especially in the first three months, the weight and height increased significantly, the intake of energy and nutrition increased, and fat accumulated rapidly. Height increased by 25cm in the first year. In the first year after birth, the height can be increased by about 25cm and the weight can be increased by about 7kg (from 3kg to about 10kg).  02 Specific Development Process  Standard weight of newborn There is a standard range of newborn's weight, about 3kg, and the body length reaches about 50cm, which is the average weight and body length of most newborns. Neonatal vision and hearing Newborns have certain eyesight and hearing, but they are relatively weak. They are gradually adapting to this new environment and sensing external information. Newborns gain weight and length. Newborns' weight and length will increase rapidly within a period of time after birth, usually about 30%, and their length will also increase.  Find your hands 2-3 months With the improvement of vision and hand coordination, babies begin to pay attention to their hands and try to touch and grasp objects with their Learn to look up hands, which is the beginning of the development of baby's hand muscles At 2-3 months, the baby began to and coordination ability. learn to look up, from the initial inability to look up to being able Facial muscles begin to look up briefly and keep it for a to develop. while, which is a clear sign of the The baby's facial muscles began to baby's neck and back muscle develop, and their expressions development. gradually enriched, especially the appearance of smiling expressions, which marked the further development of the baby's emotional society.  4-5 months Further development Make an Learn to turn over of vision unconscious sound At 4-5 months, the baby learns to Babies' eyesight is further developed The baby begins to make turn over, and can turn from supine at this stage, they can see things unconscious sounds, such as to prone or from prone to supine, around them more clearly, and their babbling, which is the beginning of which is an obvious sign of the perception of color and shape is also the baby's language development baby's balanced and coordinated enhanced. and a way for the baby to express his development. feelings. 6-7 months 01 Stay seated. The baby has been able to sit still, but it may need to be supported by hands to maintain balance. 02 expressiveness The baby's expression becomes rich, and he can roll his body flexibly and express different emotions. 03 Learn to grab things. Babies begin to learn to grab things by hand, which helps to improve hand-eye coordination. 8-9 months Start crawling The baby has begun to crawl, and can crawl forward on the bed or on the ground to explore the surrounding environment. Flexible hand movements The baby's hand movements are more flexible, and he can grab small objects with his thumb and forefinger. Express emotions and needs Babies gradually learn to express their emotions and needs through expressions and voices. 10 months Be able to stand up The baby has been able to stand up and try to walk with the object, showing a good sense of balance. Increased finger Make a call to mom flexibility and dad. The baby's finger flexibility is greatly Although this sound is still unconscious, it is enhanced, and it can complete more the first step in the development of baby's complicated grasping and placing actions. language. 11-12 months Toddler to walk independently Children gradually transition from walking on crutches to walking independently, and their language ability is improved synchronously, and they can say simple words or phrases. Language goes hand in hand with movement. The growth of height and weight is gradually slowing down, but the development is still going on. At the same time, language and sports ability go hand in hand to promote all-round development.  03 Physical Characteristics Larger head Cranial enlargement With the continuous development and perfection of brain tissue, the skull is also increasing, especially at the age of 3~6 months, the fontanel is still closed, Cranial and the skull issuture soft. changes The head shape changes with the separation of cranial suture, because at this stage, the baby's head is an important feature of the newborn's body and an important indicator to judge its health. The spine is arched. Spinal Motor softness development Because the spine has not The softness of the spine in been fixed and shaped, it is infancy is a normal soft in infancy, especially in phenomenon, and it is also the cervical spine and an important stage of the lumbosacral region, which baby's movement is prone to flexion or development. As the baby extension. grows up, the spine will gradually be fixed and shaped. Proportion of limbs and trunk is symmetrical. 01 Skeletal muscle development As the skeletal system continues to develop, the muscles gradually become developed, keeping the body in a good posture and stability. 02 Body posture is stable Infant is a critical period for children's physical development, and good posture and stability are helpful to promote children's physical coordination and sense of balance.  THANK YOU FOR LISTENING