Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Quiz

What age can a child typically get into a sitting position without help?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 months

• 3 years

What is the reflex where toes fan out and curl when the sole of the foot is stroked from heel to toe?

• Stepping

• Babinski

• Moro

• Grasp

Gross motor skills tend to begin to develop first.

• True

• False

The use of the thumb typically comes at around 9 months of age for infants(pincer grip).

• False

• True

Baby teeth begin to appear typically around 6 months after birth.

• True

• False

A rear facing car seat is used from birth until ages 2-4.

• True

• False

How far away can newborns typically see?

• 10 feet from face

• 5 feet from face

• 8 to 16 inches from face

• 2 inches from face

Is crawling considered a gross or fine motor milestone?

• Fine

• Gross

At what age can a child typically stand on their tiptoes?

• 1 year

• 18 months

• 2 weeks

• 2 years

A newborn typically sleeps 16.5 hours per 24 hours.

• True

• False