CHD106: Understanding and Promoting Infant Development Handout

CHD106: Understanding and Promoting Infant Development

Handout

Welcome to CHD106

Early childhood is the most active stage of human development, and more growth occurs in the first

year of life than in any other period. Caregivers who understand the progression of development are

more prepared to respond to needs and create appropriate learning environments. In this course,

caregivers will discover the characteristics of infant development. In addition, the course provides

strategies caregivers can use to promote growth and learning across all areas of development.

Objectives:

By taking notes on the handout and successfully answering assessment questions, participants will

meet the following objectives as a result of taking this course:

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Define early childhood development

Identify the major factors that affect the development

Identify signs that an infant is over-stimulated or under-stimulated

Identify common signs of teething

Identify developmental milestones for infants from birth to 1 year

Recognize appropriate learning activities that promote the development

References:

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American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association, & National Resource Center for

Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education. (2019). Caring for Our Children: National

Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, 4th

edition. Retrieved from

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2023). "Learn the Signs. Act Early." Retrieved

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Kisner, K. and Parlakian, R. (2016). "Screen-Time Recommendations for Children Under Six."

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Lockman, J. and Tamis-LeMonda, C. (2020). The Cambridge Handbook of Infant Development:

Brain, Behavior, and Cultural Context. Cambridge University Press.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). (2021). Developmentally

Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8, 4th

edition. Washington, DC: NAEYC.

Stanford Children's Health. (2023). "Newborn Reflexes." Retrieved from



Zero to Three. (2016). "3-6 Months: Your Baby's Development." Retrieved from

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Zero to Three. (2022). "Birth to 3 Months: Your Baby's Development." Retrieved from



Additional Resources

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Leiderman, R. & Masi, W. (2012). Let's Play and Learn Together: Fill Your Baby's Day with Creative

Activities that are Super Fun and Enhance Development. Fair Winds Press.

Sciarrino, C. (2009). Reaching & Relating. HighReach Learning.

Woolfson, R. (2009). Bright Start: Understand and Stimulate Your Child's Development From Birth

to 5 Years. Barron's Educational Series, Inc.

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Early Childhood Development: An Overview

Early childhood development refers to

Children develop at ___________________________________.

Infant Development

Infancy refers to

The factors that influence infant development are:

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The final two factors, and the ones that are directly affected by a caregiver, are:

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Notes about Proper nutrition

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Environmental stimulation is:

Signs that an infant may be under-stimulated:

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Signs that an infant may be over-stimulated:

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Questions to ask yourself about safety:

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Developmental appropriateness considerations:

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Areas of Development

Developmental areas of infants:

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Physical Growth

Facts about Newborns

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What is a soft spot?

Additional Information about Infants:

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Infants are generally ready for solid food if they:

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Common signs of teething include:

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There are ways to soothe and comfort teething infants:

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Growth Statistics after One Year

Most twelve-month-old infants:

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