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Stages of Child Development : –Prenatal; and –Birth to Three Years

INTEXT QUESTIONS 8.2
Notes
Match Column A with Column B.
Column A Column B

(a) Moro reflex (i) Neonates tendency to turn the head in direction
when cheeks are touched

(b) Palmar Grasp (ii) Infants rapidly shut and open their eyes on
exposure to direct light

(c) Rooting (iii) Babies try to grasp finger put in the palm

(d) Babinski (iv) Support from neck is removed and baby extends
the arms

(e) Eye Blink (v) Fanning out toes in response to a stroke on foot

8.3 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT DURING INFANCY

Infancy has been defined as a period between birth and one year. At birth, infants
display a set of inherited reflexes involving sucking, blinking and grasping.
They are sensitive to light-dark visual contrasts and movements and show a
noticeable preference for gazing at the human face. They also begin to recognize
the human voice. During their first year, infants start to develop skills and
competencies that become the foundation which they will use for the rest of

their lives.

Let us go through the milestones attained by infants in the domains of
development from birth to one year.

8.3.1 Milestones of Prenatal to Infancy

Infants grow at an amazing speed during their first year of life. Infants not only
grow in the physical aspect like height and weight but also go through major
achievements known as developmental milestones.

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