Development refers to gaining new skills in physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional areas.

Crawling and walking are examples of developmental milestones.

Nutrition is necessary for healthy growth.

Babies need stimulation and experiences to support development.

Newborns lose about 30% of birth weight in the first 5 days.

Birth weight doubles in the first few months and triples by one year.

Few babies match the exact average; doctors watch for steady growth instead.

Heredity influences a baby’s length.

Newborns do not like to be curled up tightly, they like to be stretched out.

Babies have large heads and abdomens compared to the rest of their bodies.

Over half of head growth occurs during the first year.

Babies prefer muted colors.

Babies are attracted to pink and purple patterns.

Babies respond to sound before birth.

Touch helps babies build trust with caregivers.

Babies can use touch to notice different textures.

Babies can distinguish their mother’s scent.

Babies do not explore by putting objects in their mouths.

If an object fits into a paper towel tube, it is too small and unsafe.

Voice changes with growth of throat muscles, lips, tongue, teeth, and vocal cords.

At 3 months, babies prepare for speech through babbling.

Development: increases and changes in physical, emotional, social and intellectual skills.

Which answer describes head to foot development?

Which fact about weight and infant growth is false?

Which fact about infant eyesight is false?