Chapter 4 Overview
Chapter 4: Physical Development in Infancy & Toddlerhood
Chapter Objectives
After this chapter, you should be able to:
- Describe the physical changes that occur during the first two years of life.
- Identify common infant reflexes.
- Discuss the sleep needs during the first two years of life.
- Summarize the sequence of both fine and gross motor skills.
- Recognize the developing sensory capacities of infants and toddlers.
- Explain how to meet the evolving nutritional needs of infants and toddlers.