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| How long should breast milk/formula be fed to an infant? |
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Definition
This type of feeding should occur till the child reaches 12 months. |
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| What type of solid food should be introduced first? |
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Definition
Rice cereal is the first type of solid food that should be introduced. |
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| What is a normal developmental milestone for an 8 month old? |
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Definition
The child should be able to sit without assistance by this age. |
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| When should a child be able to sip from a cup? |
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Definition
A child can reach this milestone by 5 months. |
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| When should an infant be able to lift their head and shoulders independently? |
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Definition
This should be done by 4 months old. |
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| What is an indication of abnormal development by 6 months of age? |
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Definition
Head-lag is not normal for a child of this age. It should disappear by 2-3 months. |
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| What are the first teeth to come in? |
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Definition
Normally, the first teeth that an infant gets are the lower incisors. |
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| What is a normal development for a 9 month old? |
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Definition
Creeping/crawling is normal for this age. |
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| When can a child be placed in a front-facing childseat? |
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Definition
The child should be 12 months old or 20 lbs before he can be put in this type of carseat. |
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| What is the pincer grasp? |
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Definition
This is the development of the child being able to grasp an object with his thumb and index finger. |
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| What is a good sensorimotor toy for a 12 month old? |
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Definition
A push/pull toy is a good sensorimotor toy for this age to help encourage and reinforce walking. |
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