Growth and Development 1 month - ANSWER-• Follows and fixes on bright object
with eyes when it moves within field of vision
• Still has head lag when pulled to sitting position
• Displays tonic neck, grasp, and Moro reflexes
• Turns head when prone, but unable to support it
• Displays sucking and rooting reflexes
• Holds hands in fists
• Looks intently at caregiver when talked to
• Makes small, throaty sounds
, • Gains 5-7 ounces weekly for 6 months
• Grows 1 inch monthly for 6 months
• Cries when hungry or uncomfortable
• Lifts head momentarily when prone
Growth and Development 2 months - ANSWER-• Has closed posterior fontanel
• Listens actively to sounds
• Lifts head almost 45 degrees off table when prone
• Follows moving object with eyes
• Grasp reflex decreases
• Recognizes familiar faces
• Pays attention to speaking voice
• Assumes less flexed position when prone
• Vocalizes; distinct from crying
• Turns from side to back
• Begins to have social smile
Growth and Development 3 months - ANSWER-• Visually inspects object and
stares at own hand with apparent fascination when either appears in field of
vision
• Has longer periods of wakefulness without crying
• Laughs aloud and shows pleasure in vocalization
• Holds head erect and steady; raises chest, usually supported on forearms
• Smiles in response to mother's face
• Recognizes faces, voices, and familiar objects
• Opens and closes hands, shakes toys
• Begins prelanguage vocalizations (coos, babbles, and chuckles)
• Carries hand or object to mouth at will
• Grasp reflex absent
• Follows objects for 180 degrees
• Actively holds rattle, but will not reach for it
• Turns eyes to object placed in field of vision
Growth and Development 4 months - ANSWER-• Begins drooling, indicated by
appearance of saliva; does not know how to swallow it
• Holds head steady when in sitting position
• Recognizes familiar objects
• Shows almost no head lag when pulled to sitting position
• Rolls from back to side and from abdomen to back
• Inspects and plays with hands; pulls clothing or blanket over face in play
• Begins eye-hand coordination
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