The process of developing physically (getting taller, gaining weight and ageing)
Growth is measurable.
It varies between boys and girls
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What is development?
The movement of the body parts such as moving the head, arms and legs etc.
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Principles of Growth
Growth is gradual. And is measured using height.
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What are the three areas of growth do we
measure and monitor?
The height, weight, head circumference
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Why do we monitor growth?
It is used to show how big and healthy the baby is compared to the other babies
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What is development?
Skills and activities that happen is a orderly sequence
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What are the principles of development?
Head to toe - head lift, sit, walk
inside and outside - control movements in the body followed by arms and legs to small muscles of the fingers.
areas of development are dependent on each other.
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Card 2
Front
The movement of the body parts such as moving the head, arms and legs etc.
Back
What is development?
Card 3
Front
Growth is gradual. And is measured using height.
Back
Card 4
Front
The height, weight, head circumference
Back
Card 5
Front
It is used to show how big and healthy the baby is compared to the other babies
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