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Newborns 0-3 months. Physical Development. Average newborn is 18-22 inches and 5-9 lbs. Head is ¼ body length Head and neck control Many reflexes: startle, sucking, rooting Keeps hands in tight fists Sleeps a lot. Intellectual Development. Track objects that move and make sounds
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Physical Development • Average newborn is 18-22 inches and 5-9 lbs. • Head is ¼ body length • Head and neck control • Many reflexes: startle, sucking, rooting • Keeps hands in tight fists • Sleeps a lot
Intellectual Development • Track objects that move and make sounds • Cries, coos, gurgles, grunts to communicate
Social/Emotional Development • Communicates needs through crying (spoiling vs. trust=should respond to cries quickly; important to emotional development) • Hunger/thirst • Wet diapers • Stomach aches • Need to burp • Too warm/cold • Light or noise • Need to be held • Enjoys being touched, held, talked and sung to • Recognizes human face • Smiles
What is the main goal of newborns? • Establish TRUST and SECURE attachments with caregivers.