Infant Development and Care Quiz

Test your knowledge on infant development with questions covering milestones, reflexes, care practices, and more. Learn about crawling, teething, and language development.

#1

At what age do infants typically start to crawl?

3-4 months
6-9 months
12-18 months
24-36 months
#2

Which sense is least developed at birth?

Vision
Hearing
Taste
Touch
#3

What is the approximate range of normal body temperature for infants?

96-98°F (35.5-36.5°C)
97-99°F (36.1-37.2°C)
98-100°F (36.7-37.8°C)
99-101°F (37.2-38.3°C)
#4

What is the typical duration of an infant's sleep cycle?

45-60 minutes
90-120 minutes
3-4 hours
6-8 hours
#5

Which of the following is not a recommended sleeping position for infants to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?

Back
Stomach
Side
Back and side are both recommended
#6

What is the term for a reflex action where an infant turns its head when the cheek is stroked?

Grasping reflex
Moro reflex
Rooting reflex
Tonic neck reflex
#7

Which milestone usually occurs last in infant development?

Sitting up
Rolling over
Crawling
Walking
#8

What is the term for the skill of using thumb and forefinger to pick up small objects?

Pincer grasp
Palmar grasp
Neonatal grasp
Fine motor skill
#9

Which of the following is a common sign of teething in infants?

Increased appetite
Decreased drooling
Decreased irritability
Fever
#10

At what age do infants typically start to babble?

1-2 months
3-4 months
6-9 months
12-18 months
#11

What is the average weight gain per month for an infant during the first year of life?

2-3 pounds
4-6 pounds
8-10 pounds
12-15 pounds
#12

What is the term for an infant's ability to understand that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen?

Object permanence
Spatial awareness
Cognitive awareness
Egocentrism
#13

Which of the following foods should not be introduced to infants before the age of one due to the risk of botulism?

Honey
Rice cereal
Bananas
Peaches
#14

What is the term for the reflex where an infant makes a clutching motion when the palm is touched?

Moro reflex
Rooting reflex
Grasping reflex
Tonic neck reflex
#15

Which of the following is a common sign of infantile colic?

Frequent sleeping
Persistent crying in the late afternoon or evening
Minimal gas or digestive discomfort
Easy to soothe

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