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Newborn Development
P.I.E.S.
Your new best friend! Physical DevelopmentIntellectual DevelopmentEmotional DevelopmentSocial Development
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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
