10 cm. From one year to two years of age, babies grow four to
five inches or 10 to 13 cm.
Pattern of developmental milestones
Growth charts for girls
1. Length/height
2. Weight
Growth charts for boys
1. Length/height
2. Weight
Growth charts for girls
Female Length/height
Female Weight
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The first month
The baby is constantly growing from the first day and in this
month we see a number of physical developments having to do
with the growth of large and small muscles.
The large muscles of
the body include muscles in the torso, neck, legs and arms. The
small muscles include the hands, feet, and fingers. Hand-‐eye
coordination is also connected to the growth of small muscles.
Physical development
The newborn infant has no ability to control his movements;
rather all his movements are regarded as spontaneous or
random,
such as involuntary smiles, movements of the arms and
his stopping crying when he is picked up or touched by his
mother or he hears her voice.
• His head flops backwards if you try
to make him sit up or when
you lift him when getting him dressed.
• If you lay the newborn on his back, you will notice that he tends
to adopt the same position as the foetus in the uterus;
he draws
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