Child Development Quiz

An infant usually begins to cruise furniture around 10-12 months and can walk alone by 15 months. If walking has not occurred by 18 months the toddler should see a paediatrician.

Children tend to be able to copy a shape 6 months before they can draw it. The usual developmental order of drawing shapes is: line, circle, cross, square, triangle. Tripod pencil grip is a more mature grip, occurring between 4 and 6 years of age.

Double syllable babble usually involves repetition of the same syllable.

Breast budding is the first pubertal sign in females, testicular enlargement is the parallel sign in males.

Honey should be avoided before 12 months due to risk of infant botulism. Wheat is considered safe to try in weaning after 6 months.

>10% loss requires further follow-up/referral.

At around 3 years 4 months the 4-in-1 DTaP/IPV is given, along with the second dose of MMR. For more information about the current vaccination schedule, please see: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/vaccination-schedule-age-checklist.aspx

Average infant doubles weight by 5 months old, should be ~10kg by 1 year old.

The average age for building a 3 block tower is 18 months. This increases to around 6 cubes by 2 years, and 9 cubes by 3 years.

Practically every textbook has a slightly different table of these things, but it is important to have an idea of the basics!

Reference ranges for each baseline observation changes as the child grows.Age (years) Respiratory Rate <1 30-40 2-5 20-30 5-12 15-20 >12 12-16