Physical Development of Infants

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Across
  1. 1. a newborn can distinguish their mother by ________
  2. 4. the _______ reflex this happens when the baby's cheek is stroked; the baby turns to the side that was stroked
  3. 6. the ______ reflex causes baby to throw their arms back with fists clenched when he arms are held and suddenly released
  4. 9. involve smaller muscles of the body and require precise movements; picking up objects
  5. 10. at 2 months, an infant can respond to different ________ of voice
  6. 11. the ________ reflex; babies suck when something is put in their mouth
  7. 12. at 12 months, an infant may ______ a few steps alone
  8. 13. at 3 months, an infant can bring its _______ together
  9. 14. at 7 months, an infant can __________ both ways
  10. 15. ability to move the hands and fingers in relation to what is seen
  11. 16. a baby's _______ develops before birth
  12. 18. at 8 months, an infant can look at objects with sustained __________
  13. 21. soft spots; allow the baby's head to grow as the brain develops
Down
  1. 1. the contact that occurs during play helps nurture a baby's ___________
  2. 2. at 9 months, an infant can use its _________ to poke
  3. 3. at 4 months, an infant can ______ from their tummy to their back
  4. 5. making large movements; lifting head, rolling over
  5. 6. at 6 months, an infant can put objects into their _______
  6. 7. at 11 months, an infant can _______ with thumb and forefinger
  7. 8. a beneficial game you can play with a baby
  8. 11. a __________ voice calms the infant
  9. 17. at 1 month, an infant can ________ to parent's voices
  10. 19. at 10 months, an infant can ______ well
  11. 20. at 5 months, an infant can turn their head in direction of ________