Chapter
5
Infancy:
Newborn to Age 1
Growth and Development During Infancy
Activity A
Name
Chapter 5
Date
Period
Read each of the following scenarios. Identify whether physical, cognitive, or socio-emotional development is being described. Then, answer the questions and describe the specific trait or ability that
has developed.
1. As a newborn, Emma turned her head when her cheek was stroked to begin feeding. Now that
she is 8 months, she is able to partially self-feed. When small pieces of food are placed on her high
chair tray, she uses her forefinger and thumb to bring the food to her mouth.
Which type of development is being described?
As a newborn, which reflex did Emma use to begin feeding?
As an 8-month-old, which grasp did Emma use to self-feed?
How do Emma’s changes in feeding reflect development?
2. When Chloe was 3 months old, her aunt and uncle would always make soft, silly noises using
their mouths. Chloe would widen her eyes in interest and appear to study their faces. As an
11-month-old, Chloe is now able to imitate some of the sounds her aunt and uncle make. Chloe
can make a shushing sound and can also click her tongue just like her aunt and uncle.
Which type of development is being described?
How did Chloe demonstrate understanding at 3 months?
How does Chloe demonstrate understanding as an 11-month-old?
How does Chloe’s ability to make noises reflect development?
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3. For the first five months of Jaime’s life, many family members held him. As grandparents, older
siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and family friends would all hold him, Jaime was usually content
and did not cry much. Jaime is now 10 months old and he becomes anxious when people other
than his parents hold or approach him. Jaime starts to cry and will only calm down when his
mother or father holds him.
Which type of development is being described?
What is the emotional connection Jaime has with his parents?
What anxiety is Jaime demonstrating when other family members and friends hold him?
How do Jaime’s responses demonstrate development?
4. Salim is a 9-month-old baby boy. Salim and his father enjoy playing peek-a-boo with objects and
toys. Salim’s father will show Salim a stuffed animal and then cover it with a blanket. Salim will
smile and pull the blanket off the stuffed animal to see the toy. His father remembers when Salim
was younger and smaller and did not respond to or understand this game at all.
Which physical ability is Salim demonstrating?
Which intellectual ability is Salim demonstrating?
How is Salim demonstrating socio-emotional development?
How does Salim’s ability to play hide-and-seek reflect development?
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Infant Product Advertising
Activity B
Name
Chapter 5
Date
Period
Find or create an advertisement that entices parents to consider purchasing a baby product such as
a new stroller, toy, food item, or other baby care product. Place your ad in the box below. If you are
creating an ad, possible functions of the product may include encouraging bonding, fine- and grossmotor skills, good nutrition, cognitive growth, language development, or socio-emotional growth.
Then, answer the following questions.
1. What is the name of this product?
2. What age range is most appropriate for the product?
3. Where was this product advertised? If this is your product, how would you plan to advertise it?
4. Describe the product and its function.
5. Describe how this product encourages physical, cognitive, or socio-emotional development.
6. How can this product help an infant with a developmental delay?
7. How is your product an example of a societal influence on the infant?
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Infant Caregiver Interview
Activity C
Name
Chapter 5
Date
Period
Interview the caregiver of an infant. Ask the following questions about physical, cognitive, and
socio-emotional abilities of the infant.
Name of caregiver:
Name of infant:
Infant’s age:
1. When you first brought the baby home, what adjustments did you have to make?
2. If the baby has siblings, how did the siblings respond to the newborn?
3. What is it like to care for a newborn? Describe a typical day.
4. How much has the infant changed in physical appearance during the first year?
5. What physical milestones has he or she reached?
6. What cognitive milestones has he or she reached?
7. What socio-emotional milestones has he or she reached?
8. How does your baby play?
9. How much time and energy does caregiving take at this stage of development?
10. On average, how many hours does the baby sleep? How many hours do you sleep?
11. Does he or she have any special needs? If so, what are they and how do you meet these needs?
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Identifying Infant Development and Related Theories
Activity D
Name
Chapter 5
Date
Period
Read the following scenarios. These examples include typical physical, cognitive, or socio-emotional
developmental milestones. Each scenario also includes descriptions of developmental theories that
relate to infants. Use Figure 5-16 Developmental Milestones: Newborn to Age 1 in the text to identify the
age range of the infant in months. Then, list the theorist and theory that applies to each scenario and
explain your reasoning.
1. Jimmy is beginning to pull himself up to stand. He grabs onto the edges of tables, chairs, and
other furniture to independently stand up. Every time he pulls his body up, his mom praises
him by saying, “Good job, Jimmy, you stood up!” As a result, Jimmy has been pulling himself
up more often.
Age:
Theorist:
Theory involved:
How has Jimmy’s mom influenced his development?
Explanation:
2. When Jacqueline’s dad rubs her cheek for bottle-feeding, she opens her mouth and turns toward
his hand. She is also able to focus on objects in close range. When he places a toy or pacifier near
her mouth, she sucks on it, exploring the object with her mouth.
Age:
Theorist:
Theory involved:
How has Jacqueline’s dad influenced Jacqueline’s development?
Explanation:
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Name
3. When Geneva’s dad puts her in her crib, he always places her on her back. After naptime today,
Geneva’s dad came into her room and saw that Geneva was sleeping on her stomach. Recently,
Geneva has been reaching out for toys that her big sister is holding. By watching and interacting
with her dad and older sister, Geneva imitates and understands how to use the toys.
Age
Theorist:
Theory involved:
How has Geneva’s dad and sister influenced Geneva’s development?
Explanation:
4. Maria has recently begun walking, but only if her grandma or another caregiver helps her. Maria
has learned to trust that her grandma will help and support her, physically and emotionally when
trying to walk. In contrast, Maria is shy to demonstrate her walking skills in front of strangers.
She responds to her name, calls her caregivers by their names, and says other single words.
Age:
Theorist:
Theory involved:
How has Maria’s grandma influenced Maria’s development?
Explanation:
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Encouraging Infant Development
Activity E
Name
Chapter 5
Date
Period
Review Figure 5-16 Developmental Milestones: Newborn to Age 1 in the text to complete the following
tables. For each age listed, select one physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional developmental milestone. Then, describe the ways in which you would encourage an infant to reach these milestones.
After completing the tables, answer the questions that follow.
Month 1
Type of
Development
Developmental
Milestone
Encouragement
Provided
Physical
Cognitive
Socio-emotional
Month 3
Type of
Development
Developmental
Milestone
Encouragement
Provided
Physical
Cognitive
Socio-emotional
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Name
Months 4 to 7
Type of
Development
Developmental
Milestone
Encouragement
Provided
Physical
Cognitive
Socio-emotional
Months 8 to 12
Type of
Development
Developmental
Milestone
Encouragement
Provided
Physical
Cognitive
Socio-emotional
1. What would you do if you noticed the infant experiencing a developmental delay?
2. What is a developmental acceleration? Give an example.
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