Infant development is usually divided into the following areas:
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT:
An infant's physical development infant begins at the head, then moves to other parts of the body (for example, sucking comes before sitting, which comes before walking).
Newborn - 2 months
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Klumpke paralysis; Erb-Duchenne paralysis; Erb's palsySymptomsSymptoms can be seen immediately or soon after birth, and may include:Newborn is not... Read more »
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Neonatal polycythemiaSymptomsSymptoms may include:Extreme sleepinessFeeding problemsSeizuresVery ruddy (red) skin colorSigns and testsThere may be... Read more »
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Alternative NamesCord -- umbilicalInformationWhen the umbilical cord is cut, it leaves a stump, which then dries, heals, and usually falls off within... Read more »
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TTN; Wet lungs - newborns; Retained fetal lung fluid; Transient RDSSymptomsNewborns with transient tachypnea have respiratory problems soon after... Read more »