Group Leader: Malasan, Funny Members: Bansig, Marie Angeline de Leon, Queenie Opao, Nicole Saladar, Lance Zamora,

Emmanuel

INFANCY
To be reported by: Viernes, Trisha

INFANCY
-The term

infant is derived from the Latin word

infans or infantia, meaning "unable to speak" or "speechless." -The first age of anything; the beginning or early period of existence; as, the infancy of an art.

Neonatal period
First two months of infancy Satisfying one's basic needs: Infants can see at birth, but they are very nearsighted and can't coordinate their eye movements. Hearing is already at work in the womb, by about the 20th week. Smell and taste are sharp at birth, and babies have a preference for sweets. Has basic reflexes, such as rooting (searching for mom's nipple) and the startle reflex. Infants seem to orient towards faces and voices Able recognize their mother's voice and smell. The most important psychological task for the infant is called attachment.

Middle Infancy
about 2 to 15 months a period of rapid growth and weight gain. The nervous system is clearly pulling its act together, and the infant has a strong drive to move and make noise. Among its needs now are not only the presence of a loving adult, but opportunities to experience the environment and to explore it. Inborn personality differences (called temperaments) become very clear: Some babies are easily upset or frightened, some quick tempered, some easygoing and calm; Some are active, restless, and fidgety, some quiet an lazy; Some like people, some are shy, some are independent.

1. Cognitive Development learning process of memory, language, thinking and reasoning Ex. Distinguish different sounds and focus vision to the center of the eye 2. Language Development Uttering sounds, or words, listening and understanding Ex. Playing Peek-a-boo and being able to respond to requests like Come here.

3. Physical Development In the first year of life, children grow at an astounding rate -- many tripling their birth weights. Milestones such as lifting head, rolling, sitting, creeping, and crawling will all be observed.

4. Social/Emotional Development During this stage, a baby is also developing bonds of love and trust with you. The way you cuddle, hold, and play with baby will set the basis for how she will interact with you and others.

The following are possible signs of developmental delay during the first months of a baby's life: - Sucks poorly and feeds slowly. - Does not blink when shown a bright light. - Does not focus and follow a nearby object moving side to side. - Rarely moves arms and legs, seems stiff, or seems excessively loose in the limbs or floppy. - Lower jaw trembles constantly, even when not crying or excited. - Does not respond to loud sounds. - Does not crawl by twelve months.

- Talk to baby. It is soothing to hear your voice. - Sing to baby. - Play music. This helps baby develop a love for music and math. - Read to baby. This helps her develop and understand language and sounds. - Praise baby and give her lots of loving attention. - Spend time cuddling and holding baby. This helps her to feel cared for and secure
Queenies Sister

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