LADYTIMER DAILY QUIZ
Apr 17, 2026
It is typical for some 18 month olds to be unable to walk independently.
By 18 months a baby should have developed the ability to walk alone, including standing up, balancing, and taking steps. Babies who cannot walk by 18 months should be evaluated by their physician.
By nine months old, an baby should be:
A)
Following simple directions, like “pick up the cup”
B)
Passing objects between his or her two hands
C)
Putting any small objects in mouth
By nine months, a baby is able to identify small objects, pick them up with his or her fingers, and try to figure out what to do with them. He or she would be too young to respond to direction.
Parents caring for a baby under three months should:
A)
Speak to their baby regularly, responding to noise the baby makes
B)
Hold, cuddle, and rock your baby regularly, even when they’re not upset
Newborn babies and young infant’s brains are beginning to develop. They benefit from any source of positive interaction. The sound of familiar voices, and the feeling of behind held is very comforting, and helps their brains recognize language, sound, and pictures.
What kind of attention should you give to your baby’s bowel movements?
C)
Pay attention only when something weird is happening
Your baby’s bowel movements will tell you a lot about their health, their diet, and how their stomach is doing. In order to detect when something is up, you will need to pay close attention to the daily occurrences and patterns. The color, consistency, and frequency are all important factors. Any sudden changes or inconsistency with their bowel movements may indicate illness. However, just making mental or written notes is usually enough. No samples are needed unless requested by your pediatrician.
Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks and is divided into three trimesters.
Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, counting from the first day of your last normal period. The weeks are grouped into three trimesters.
NuvaRing should not be used if you smoke cigarettes and are over age 35.
Smoking increases your risk of serious heart and blood vessel problems from combination hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) including heart attack, blood clots, or stroke which can be fatal. This risk increases with age and the number of cigarettes smoked.
