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Infants
Fall 2012
11
Nursing
Professional
09/20/2012

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How long should breast milk/formula be fed to an infant?
Definition

This type of feeding should occur till the child reaches 12 months.

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What type of solid food should be introduced first?
Definition

Rice cereal is the first type of solid food that should be introduced.

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What is a normal developmental milestone for an 8 month old?
Definition

The child should be able to sit without assistance by this age.

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When should a child be able to sip from a cup?
Definition

A child can reach this milestone by 5 months.

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When should an infant be able to lift their head and shoulders independently?
Definition

This should be done by 4 months old.

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What is an indication of abnormal development by 6 months of age?
Definition

Head-lag is not normal for a child of this age. It should disappear by 2-3 months.

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What are the first teeth to come in?
Definition

Normally, the first teeth that an infant gets are the lower incisors.

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What is a normal development for a 9 month old?
Definition

Creeping/crawling is normal for this age.

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When can a child be placed in a front-facing childseat?
Definition

The child should be 12 months old or 20 lbs before he can be put in this type of carseat.

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What is the pincer grasp?
Definition

This is the development of the child being able to grasp an object with his thumb and index finger.

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What is a good sensorimotor toy for a 12 month old?
Definition

A push/pull toy is a good sensorimotor toy for this age to help encourage and reinforce walking.

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