Observation 1 Physical Development

Babies will bring their hands together intentionally and soon after will try to bat at objects or grasp things

Physical development is the growth of movement skills in both fine and gross motor skills and development in hand to eye co-ordination. Each of these is

Hands—Do you set clear goals and measure performance, consistently following up with those you lead?

| * Usually born around 40 weeks gestation * Has swallowing and sucking reflex * Has rooting reflex * Has grasp reflex * Walking or standing reflex * Gaining about 5-7 ounces per week * Growth about 5cms by age 2 months

tips of my fingers and my thumbs form a W shape), bending my knees as

These involve the small muscles of the body used for hand –eye co-ordination, writing and grasping of small objects.

Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth – 19 years.

| |objects from hand to hand and hold out objects to |instance, or cry when care giver

The physical development of a baby in its first six months of life shows limited range of movement but the beginnings of an ability to respond to stimulus around them. They show their reaction to people, sounds and movement by turning their head toward whatever attracts their attention. They will watch an adult’s face whilst feeding, but have already begun to shows signs of recognition as they will smile when familiar people are around them either because they can see them

Babies at birth – most are born at 40 week and premature babies more often need a little more time to reach the same level of development as babies born in and after the 40th week. Most are born with just reflexes for survival at first. These would be swallowing, sucking reflexes to help feed. Rooting reflex baby will move its head if the cheek is touched to find a nipple or teat. Grasp reflex babies will grip objects touching their palm. Startle reflex they will often move arms outwards and clench fists is a sound movement or light suddenly startles them. Walking reflex when babies are held upright with their feet on a

Holds a rattle. Lifts head and chest up. Brings hands together over body. Waves arms. Can lift head and turn when on front.

|0-3 years |When they are first born, the movements are |In the first year, communication is limited to |In the first year the baby

Rooting reflex- babies move their head to look for a nipple or teat if the cheek and mouth are touched, helping the babies to find milk

| Reflexes –Sucking, Grasping, Drinking, Eating.Lifting head unaided.Latterly, crawling, rolling over and possibly standing or cruising.

These parts can express emotion as well such as: defensiveness, comfort, interest, dominance, honesty, submission and much more.