Child Development 3.0 / 5 based on 4 ratings ? Home Economics: Child DevelopmentPhysical DevelopmentGCSEWJEC Created by: kaddiesmithCreated on: 03-06-16 17:00 What is growth? An increase in height and weight? 1 of 26 What does development mean? The maturing of the body and an increasing ability to do things 2 of 26 What does growth depend on? The genes inherited from the parents, stimulus encouragement, health and nutrition, physical activity and exercise. 3 of 26 Why does height increase? Because the bones lengthen and become larger and harder (ossification) 4 of 26 What does body fat depend on? Characteristics, eating habits and age. 5 of 26 What head control does a newborn baby have? When the baby is picked up or lifted into a sitting position the head falls back. 6 of 26 What head control does a baby of 3 months have? The baby is beginning to control her head. There is less head lag. 7 of 26 What head control does a baby of 6 months have? The baby now has complete head control. 8 of 26 Learning to sit - Newborn When a newborn baby is held in a sitting position she appears to roll up into a ball. 9 of 26 Learning to sit - 3 months The baby still has to be supported but the back is much straighter. 10 of 26 Learning to sit - 6 months The baby is now able to sit upright but still needs support 11 of 26 Learning to sit - 9 months The baby can pull herself into a sitting position 12 of 26 Learning to sit - 1 year The baby is now able to sit upright unsupported. 13 of 26 Prone position - Newborn When a newborn baby is placed on her front she lies with the head turned to one side 14 of 26 Prone position - 3 months The baby lies with her legs straight. 15 of 26 Prone position - 6 months The baby uses straight arms to lift her head and chest off the ground 16 of 26 Prone position - 9 months The baby can now move over the floor either by pulling or pushing herself 17 of 26 Prone position -1 year The baby crawls rapidly 18 of 26 Walking - 3 months When the baby is held in a standing position, the legs are beginning to be strong enough to take to a little weight. 19 of 26 Walking - 6 months The baby can take her weight on her legs 20 of 26 Walking - 9 months The baby can pull herself into a standing position 21 of 26 Walking - 1 year The baby can walk with one hand held 22 of 26 Walking - 15 months The baby can now walk alone 23 of 26 Walking - 18 months The child can walk upstairs by holding on to the rail. 24 of 26 What is a child who can write with both hands? Ambidextrous 25 of 26 Why is swimming good? It is an excellent exercise as it develops muscles and co-ordination and improves breathing. It also gives confidence. 26 of 26
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