Infant Stimulation Programmes

INFANT STIMULATION PROGRAMMES 3 (0+3)

Module 2: Observation and Recording the Development of Infants (birth – 12 months)
in different Child Care Centers

Observation of motor and oral motor abilities of infants (birth to 6 months)

Note: Give tick mark to the suitable category for the following items

Sl. No	Motor abilities		Performed	Emerging	Not at emerged
1	Head bobs without support
2	Able to raise head from surface when lying on tummy
3	Takes hand to mouth
4	Eyes follow moving objects or person
5	Moves mouth to source of stimulation (nipple/breast)
6	Takes some weight on legs when held standing
7	Holds hands in a tight fist
8	Startle reflex when feels falling or during sleep
9	Grasp reflex strong
10	Rolls part way to side when lying on back
11	Turns head side to side
12	Hips bent with bottom in the air when on tummy (fetal position)
13	Takes toy to mouth
14	When held, sits with stable back and head
15	Grasps objects when placed in hand
16	Holds rattle for extended periods of time
17	Sits supported for short periods of time
18	Reaches for and holds objects
19	Stands firmly when held rotates head freely
20	Able to bear weight on forearms
21	Tucks chin to gaze at floor
22	Rolls from tummy to back, to side, by accident
23	Inspects own hands
24	Hands clasped together often
25	Hands partly open
		Oral Motor abilities
1	Sucks well
2	Makes sucking sounds
3	Tongue moves up and down, in and out
4	Mouth opens for food
5	Tongue thrust when the spoon is withdrawn, food is spit out
6	Begins eating cereals, porridges, fruit pulp and juices

Observation of cognitive abilities of infants (birth to 6 months)