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Unit 1 You and Others 54
Objectivessevitcejb O O b t e
After studying this section, you will be able to
• defi ne newborn, dependent, refl ex, infant, separation anxiety, childproof, and
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
• state why each child develops at a different rate.
• explain why babies are completely dependent at birth.
• describe how babies grow and develop during the fi rst year of life.
Key Termssmre Key T r
newborn: a term used to describe a baby from birth to one month of age.
dependent: relying on another for support.
refl ex: a natural, unlearned behavior.
infant: a term used to describe a baby from one month of age to one year of age.
separation anxiety: a fear that if parents leave, they will not return.
childproof: to make an area safe for children by keeping potential dangers
away from them.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): the sudden, unexpected death of a
baby who seems healthy.
Section 2-2
Baby’s First Year
Main Main n IIdeassaed
• Babies grow and develop at different rates.
• Babies need a lot of love and care.
• Infants are constantly growing and changing.
• Dependent babies rapidly grow into active one-year-olds.