INFANT
PresentedBy : Suyman, Julie L.
PresentedTo: Mrs.Annbeth Calla
What is the Infant Stage ?
Infancy is defined as the first year of life
and is the period of most rapid growth
after birth. Adolescence is an important
period in terms of physical, mental,
emotional, andsocial changes.
The term "infant' is typically applied to
young children under one year of age. When
a human child learns to walk, the term
•toddler" may be used instead.
INFANT IN PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
In general, babies begin developing motor skills from
the center of the body outward and from head to
tail. . They learn to control their head and neck
before they learn to maneuver their arms; they learn
to maneuver their arms before they learn to
manipulate their fingers.
An infant's physical development begins at the head
then moves to other parts of the body. ... Can lift
and turn their head when lying on their back. Hands
are fisted, the arms are flexed. Neck is unable to
support the head when the infant is pulled to a
sitting position.
Sensory and Motor Development
As muscles begin to strengthen during the first
month. most babies are able to lift their head for a
short time wh le lying on their stomach. Other
limb movements at this time may be due to
newborn reflexes, such as the startle reflex, where
a baby thrm•vs Out his or her arms and spreads
fingers when confronted by a loud noise or
surprise. These reflexes begin to fade away by six
weeks.
At three months, infants now have better control
Of their head and begin to appear fascinated with
their hands, They will also now knowingly hold
onto the fingers of others as a way to gain
attention. Around four months, control and
balance of their head, neck and trunk will allow
them to begin to roll over.
What are the PHYSICAL NEEDS of an INFANT
This means that they rely on their carer to
feed, bathe them, clean nappies and even
just comforting them when they are
crying. Babies need to know that they have
a carer and that they can trust them. They
need food, warmth, love, clothing and
they need to be able to rely on their carer.
INFANT IN COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Babies' Cognitive Development from 6-9
Months. Cognitive development refers to
the way your baby learns to think,
remember, imagine, gather and organize
information, solve problems and develop
judgment. Sounds like a lot, but it all
happens gradually.
Language Development
While infants do not usually begin to speak in the first year of
life, development of language skills does allow them to
understand and to communicate with others. Although not yet
understanding what's being said, around one month, infants
will turn to a soft voice. especially that of a parent's.
By three to six weeks, they begin to use certain cries to express
different needs, such as hungry or sleepiness.
What we refer to as "baby talk" begins at two months with
cooing, or"ih" and "uh" sounds. Babies may also watch
speaking mouths and respond, Around five months. babies
progress to babbling, or repeating sounds for attention and
expression. They may even begin to recognize their name.
By six to nine months, infants will begin to imitate sounds and
rhythms of speech. They may still babble to communicate but
can also recognize the word "no," respond when told to "wave
byebye" and begin to understand simple commands.
By their first birthday, the words "mama" and -dada" can be
tied to parents by infants and even used. The names of other
family members or pets may also be understood when they
hear them.
HOW DOES AN INFANT LEARN ?
Babies learn largely through their
senses: Their eyes, ears, nose, hands,
and mouth are their tools. As babies
grow, they learn to use their bodies to
make discoveries. They begin to reach
and grasp (watch out for long hair),
which allow them to explore toys in new
ways.
WHAT ARE COGNITIVE SKILLS FOR INFANTS ?
Cognitive skills encompass your baby's
ability to think, learn, understand,
problemsolve, reason, and remember.
From birth, your baby absorbs information
and starts building cognitive skills — even if
it's not obvious at first.
WHAT ARE THE EMOTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT IN INFANCY ?
Infants begin showing a spontaneous "social
smile" around age 2 to 3 months, and begin
to laugh spontaneously around age 4
months. In addition, between ages 2
months, infants express other feelings such
as anger, sadness, surprise, and fear.
Between ages 5 and 6 months, babies begin
to exhibit stranger anxiety.
Babies can feel interest, distress, disgust,
and happiness from birth. and can
communicate these through facial
expressions and body posture.
They do not like it when other people hold or play
with them, and they will show this discomfort visibly.
Previously, they would smile at anyone and allow
them to hold them However, during this time babies
are learning not only how to show their own feelings,
but also how to notice others' feelings. Around age 4
months, infants can begin distinguishing the different
emotional expressions of others. Later, around age 6
months, babies begin to mimic the emotions and
expressions they see in others.
INFANT IN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Babies begin making eye contact around age
2 months, and can smile intentionally
between ages 3 to 5 months. During this
phase, babies are also beginning to develop
social skills and interactions beyond just
attachment.
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