Newborn Development. P.I.E.S. Your new best friend! Physical Development Intellectual Development...

Newborn Development

P.I.E.S.

Your new best friend! Physical DevelopmentIntellectual DevelopmentEmotional DevelopmentSocial Development

P I

E S

Physical DevelopmentWhat does the newborn look like?Characteristics such as size, body

proportion, skin color, and facial features are all part of a newborns physical characteristics.

Physical Characteristics

Cuteness! http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=teWKtysirHI

Height and WeightNewborns usually weigh

somewhere around 5.5 to 10 pounds

In terms of total body length, the average ranges from 14 to 20 inches

Feeding: Nutrients = growth Breast Feeding

◦Breast milk contains the right proportions of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water.

◦Breast fed babies have low rates of diarrhea, rashes and allergies

Nutrients= Healthy Baby!Bottle/Formula Feeding

◦Formula feeding is sometimes necessary

◦Consult a doctor about which formula to use

◦Two to 2 ½ ounces per pound of body weight in a 24 hour period

◦Throw away all unfinished formula

Burping your NewbornBabies must be burped to rid the

body of the air swallowed◦Place baby in a sitting position◦Hand under collarbone◦Lay baby face down across your lap◦Lightly pat the baby’s back

DiaperingCloth or disposableDisposables have a cut out in

frontWaterproof layers

BathingNewborns do not get too dirty

other than their faces, necks and diaper area

Sponge baths recommended until navel has healed

SleepingAverage 17 hours a dayBodies are growing rapidly,

bodies need rest

Dealing with a fussy babyBabies cry 1/6 to ¼ of a day

Babies crying does not correlate to parenting abilities

Crying is also the baby’s way of talking

Video: The one where Emma Crieshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=lrNs4gAhL8o

ReflexesWhat is a reflex?

ReflexBuilt in behaviors that you did

not learnAutomatic, unlearned behaviorsReflexes are a clue to the health

and maturity of the nervous system

Newborn ReflexesPalmar ReflexPlantar ReflexBabinski ReflexMoro ReflexWalking Reflex

Newborn Reflexeshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=vdiCep6OStA

Newborn ReflexesWorksheet- Reflexes of the

Newborn

MEETING THE NEWBORN’S INTELLECTUAL NEEDS

PIES

PIES: Intellectual DevelopmentParents are a child’s first

teachers

What Newborns can DoDifferentiate between human

sounds and other soundsMove their arms and legs

rhythmically to human speechTurn their heads right or left

What newborns can doLearning about space: babies will

turn heads or pull away from moving objects approaching

Imitation: research shows that newborns can imitate adults’ facial features and hand gestures

What newborns can doMemory: If you show a newborn a

stuffed dog a few times and then the same dog with a stuffed duck, they will look at the duck

They remembered the old stimulus (the dog) and were more interested in the newer stimulus (the duck)

Visual Preferences of NewbornDesigns and Patterns

Bold patterns, black and white, spiral patterns, circles. Simple fabrics

Objects that Move Objects that flutter with breeze or move with the crib, stroller or car seat’s movement

Circular-Shaped Objects

Newborns enjoy balls, rings and hoops

Faces Favorite visual preference is the face. Enjoy seeing people and even their own reflections. They like dolls or toy animals.

How to Play with your Newbornhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=YqoUmQV3Xkg

Create a Toy

You will create a toy for a newborn baby

Underneath your toy, include the guidelines for selecting newborn toys