Saturday, February 7, 2009

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Throughout the first year, infants grow at a tremendously fast rate. In fact, by the end of the first year they will have tripled in birth
weight. Length can be expected to double. By their first birthday, most infants will be crawling and even may be taking a timid first step!

The most essential ingredient in infant care is a warm, responsive, and dependable adult caregiver. Try to spend lots of time holding, cuddling,
and playing with the infants in your care. You will be richly rewarded with babbles, smiles, and squeals of laughter.
BY FOUR MONTHS PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT weight: 10-18 pounds length: 23-27 inches sleeps about 6 hours before waking during the night averages 14-17 hours of sleep daily lifts head and chest when lying on stomach holds both eyes in a fixed position follows a moving object or person with eyes grasps rattle or finger wiggles and kicks with arms and legs rolls over (stomach to back) sits with support SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT cries (with tears) to communicate pain, fear, discomfort, or loneliness babbles or coos loves to be touched and held close responds to a shaking rattle or bell returns a smile responds to peak-a-boo games INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT explores objects with mouth plays with fingers, hands, toes reacts to sound of voice, rattle, bell turns head toward bright colors and lights recognizes bottle or breast BY EIGHT MONTHSPHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT weight: 14-23 pounds length: 25-30 inches first teeth begin to appear drools, mouths and chews on objects needs at least 3-4 feedings per day reaches for cup or spoon when being fed drinks from a cup with help enjoys some finely-chopped solid foods closes mouth firmly or turns head when no longer hungry may sleep 11-13 hours at night although this varies greatly needs 2-3 naps during the day develops a rhythm for feeding, eliminating, sleeping, and being awake true eye color is established rolls from back to stomach and stomach to back sits alone without support and holds head erect raises up on arms and knees into crawling position; rocks back and forth, but may not move forward uses finger and thumb to pick up an object transfers objects from one hand to the other hair growth begins to cover head INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT cries in different ways to say he is hurt, wet, hungry, or lonely makes noises to voice displeasure or satisfaction recognizes and looks for familiar voices and sounds learns by using senses like smell, taste, touch, sight, hearing focuses eyes on small objects and reaches for them looks for ball rolled out of sight searches for toys hidden under a blanket, basket, or container explores objects by touching, shaking, banging, and mouthing babbles expressively as if talking enjoys dropping objects over edge of chair or crib SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT responds to own name shows fear of falling off high places such as table or stairs spends a great deal of time watching and observing responds differently to strangers and family members imitates sounds, actions, and facial expressions made by others shows distress if toy is taken away squeals, laughs, babbles, smiles in response likes to be tickled and touched smiles at own reflection in mirror raises arms as a sign to be held recognizes family member names responds to distress of others by showing distress or crying shows mild to severe anxiety at separation from parent BY 12 MONTHSPHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT weight: 17-27 pounds length: 27-32 inches sleeps 11-13 hours at night some babies will stop taking a morning nap; others will continue both morning and afternoon naps begins to refuse bottle or weans self from breast during day needs 3 meals a day with 2 snacks in between enjoys drinking from a cup begins to eat finger foods continues to explore everything by mouth enjoys opening and closing cabinet doors crawls well pulls self to a standing position stands alone holding onto furniture for support walks holding onto furniture or with adult help INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT says first word says da-da and ma-ma or equivalent "dances" or bounces to music interested in picture books pays attention to conversations claps hands, waves bye, if prompted likes to place objects inside one another SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT imitates adult actions such as drinking from a cup, talking on phone responds to name likes to watch self in mirror expresses fear or anxiety toward strangers wants caregiver or parent to be in constant sight offers toys or objects to others but expects them to be returned may become attached to a favorite toy or blanket pushes away something he does not want IDEAS FOR CAREGIVERS
Help infants develop a sense of trust and security by responding to their cries. Feeling secure encourages infants to try new things. Be consistent so that they will know what to expect.
Place babies in new places and new positions so that they can see you and others from different angles.
Hold and cuddle infants when feeding them. Even infants who hold their own bottle need to be held. Being held and cuddled frequently is
extremely important in the development of baby's sense of self-worth and security. Holding and cuddling a baby is also a great stress releaser
for an adult. Do not prop infants drinking from a bottle as it may cause choking.
Respect a baby's natural schedule. Most babies will settle into a regular routine for eating, sleeping, and soiling their diapers, but the
schedule will vary depending on the baby. Some babies need to eat more frequently than some others. Some will sleep more and take longer naps.
Baby-proof everything! Store toxic substances such as dishwasher detergent, make-up, paint, or medicine up high. Put safety latches on
cabinets and covers on electrical outlets. Lower crib mattresses so that older infants can't fall over the rail. Cover sharp corners of tables or shelves that infants might bump into.
Expose babies to bright colors and a variety of objects to look at. Pictures, moving objects, brightly colored or contrasting color toys attract infants.
Provide an environment rich with sound. Help infants learn to recognize common household sounds such as a vacuum cleaner, a radio, a clock, a whistling tea kettle, or a doorbell.
Provide interesting objects for infants to feel, touch, mouth, and explore. Square nylon scarves, cold metal bowls, plastic measuring cups,
large wooden spoons, and wet washcloths are favorite household toys. Keep easy-to-swallow objects out of infant's reach. Babies should not be
allowed to play with anything smaller than a half dollar (about 1-1/4 inch).
Provide opportunities for infants to smell different smells. Lemon, vanilla, and apple juice are wonderful kitchen smells. Babies also enjoy smelling tree bark, dirt, grass, and other natural things.
Expose older babies to a variety of tastes and temperatures in food. Offer cold sherbet, warm oatmeal, mashed peaches, and chopped cooked carrots.
Help babies develop a sense of movement and balance by gently bouncing, swaying, swooping, and swinging with them.
Talk to infants. Face infants when talking to them so they can see you and smile with you. Talk about what you are doing, familiar objects, or
people. You may even want to babble back or echo sounds your baby makes much as you would in a regular conversation. Even though an infant cannot understand everything you say, he will be learning many words that will form the basis for language later on.
Read to infants. Babies enjoy cuddling on a caregiver's lap, looking at colorful picture books, and hearing the rhythm of their voice. With
time they begin to understand that words have meaning and can be used to identify objects.
Encourage older infants to feed themselves by offering pieces of banana and soft bread sticks. Give babies a spoon with some mashed
potatoes or other sticky food, and let them practice eating with a spoon. Yes, it will be messy! Be patient. Learning this skill takes lots of practice.
Play peek-a-boo. Hide your face behind a blanket and then peek out at the baby. Older babies will learn to do this themselves and will enjoy this game for a long time.
Give babies the freedom to move around. Young infants enjoy being on their backs so that they can kick, wiggle, and look around. Older
infants need space and time to practice crawling, creeping, pulling up, and walking. Spending too much time in a walker, playpen, or infant swing may inhibit the development of these important skills.
Stay with infants when someone new is around. Encourage strangers to approach slowly. Introduce an infant by name, and let him explore someone new in the safety of your presence.








What was the last bad thing to happen to you?: maybe when the van broke down and i had to pay for it. maybe when jonny split milk on me.
The last good thing to happen to you?: i got my financial aid check
How long was your longest relationship?: um...chris so, lets see.....two years.
Are you a really sensitive person?: incredibly sensitive. i can cry or get hurt at the drop of a hat.
Do you usually confront your problems or run away from them?: depends on the problem. i've been more good with facing them.
Are there any obstacles you're trying to overcome right now?: being more open and outgoing.
What's your biggest fear?: driving is one of them
Have you ever starved yourself for an extended period of time?: once when i was sick and i couldn't eat for srs. i lost a ton of weight.
Do all good things really come to an end?: maybe...depends. something i hope never do.
Do you think today's youth is being corrupted/messed up because of TV?: some kids some programs.
Do you often doubt yourself?: yes, a lot.
What's something you used to care about, but really don't care about now?: danny. HA
If someone asks you if they look okay, do you always tell the truth?: a half truth.
Are you more of a leader or a follower?: f-o-l-l-o-w-e-r
Are you open-minded?: i like to think so.
Do you smile at random people?: sometimes, i like to smile because it realizes endorphines and makes you happy. and that's your random biological fact of the day.
Do you ever take your anger out on others?: maybe sometimes but rarely.
Are you extremely opinionated?: depends on the topic.
Have your parents supported every decision you've made?: dunno, some of them.
Have you ever/would you ever help a stranger in need?: i really try to.
Are materialistic things really important to you?: some things are because well, i just can't help it but i think i'm learning whats really important to me.
When was the last time you felt unbearably guilty?: after i messed around with greg
What do you think your purpose in life is?: to help people
Have you ever felt like you were truly going insane?: yes, i don't like that feeling.
Have you ever been so sick you nearly died?: i had bronchitis and the flu at the same time and i was basically imoblized.
How many people do you trust with your life?: probably more than i should
How often do you actually talk to your parents?: my mom all the time and i try with my dad but it's harder with him.
What's the most drastic thing that's happened in your life so far?: all the really low times our family has had.
Do you have a role model? If so, who?: i sort of look up to different aspects of people i know. i'm like, i want to be smarter like here, or more outgoing like here, or just not care like him.
What do you plan to do when you're out of high school/college?: just live my life.
Have you ever liked a guy/girl that you really tried not to like ?: yeah, tends to happen to me a lot.
Is there anything you've done with the opposite sex that you regret?: i kinda regret that night. or maybe just the fact that i was on the phone during it.
Have you ever met someone who had multiple personality disorder?: ha yes, i seriously hope jenny reads this and knows who i am talking about.
What's one of your most missed memories?: the summer =/.
Does it sometimes feel like life is moving too fast?: yeah, i never wanna grow up.
What's something you absolutely must do before you die?: get a book published.
Do you like to listen to rock music/screamo music when you're angry/upset?: ehhh, no, i just listen to whatever because my music makes me feel better no matter what.
Have you ever run with scissors?: oh yeah, cause i'm dangerous like that
Are you embarrassed to tell your parents you love them around your friends?: not really
What's something that you've learned today?: that you should check the mail when it runs
What's the most valuable thing that you own?: my ds i think but hopefully i can say computer soon
What's your favorite sappy/romantic song?: your gaurdian angel or something from the eighties...oh maybe that celine dion song
When you're upset, do you push others away?: depends on if it's the person i'm upset at.
Do you think that long-distance relationships are ever worth it?: yeah
Who was the last person to tell you that they love you?: my dad
What's something you feel like shouting to the world right now?: I WANNA SCREAM I LOVE YOU FROM THE TOP OF MY LUNGS
Do first impressions always stick with you?: nope, i usually compare how i orginally felt about the person with how i feel about them at the moment.
What's the most common misconception about you?: that i'm really young
Are you too kind for your own good?: hell yes
Will you give someone a second chance if they can prove they deserve it?: yeah...even when they don't deserve it.
Are you willing to pay more for designer/name brand stuff?: not really, i'm a cheap bitch
Have you ever cried so much that you couldn't cry anymore?: mmhmm
Do you believe in karma?: yeah, but i don't really actively think about it.
Are you reckless?: i tend to play on the safe side of life.
Have you ever intentionally hurt yourself?: not really...or not what i can think of.
Do you like the band Karate High School?: mmm..they've added me as a friend on myspace but i don't really listen to them.
What's the best book you've ever read?: fight club. for srs.
Do you like the smell of Sharpies?: sometimes
Which friend have you know the longest, and for how long?: umm, probably nate but i hang with greg more. i've known him for like six or seven years.
Is there anything that people ridicule you for?: my weight



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2.bden
3.patrick
4.alex
5.spencer
6.jack
7.aaron gillespie
8.matt mixon
9.max bemis
10.zacky vengance




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