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Goals of neonatal positioning with the preterm infant include not only promoting flexion,
but also can include prevention of head flattening and external rotation of the hips and
promotion of midline orientation to prevent asymmetrical posture and movement
1. Gross Motor Developmental
a. Ventral Suspension Position- refers to an infant's appearance when held in midair on a

horizontal plane and supported by hand under the abdomen.
- Ventral suspension is a very good way to assess a baby's neck and trunk tone. The examiner
holds the baby in the upright position with feet off the ground by placing the hands under the
arms and around the chest. The baby should be suspended in this position without slipping
through the hands of the examiner.
b. Prone Position– lying on their stomach, can turn their head to move it out of a position where
breathing is impaired.
- The study of Chang showed that positioning infants on the prone position decreased their activities and
led to better oxygenation and decreased the number of SPO2 attacks drops compared to supine
position. In addition, prone position increases the duration of active sleep and decreases crying in
infants.
- to begin to develop control of the head, shoulders, arms, and hands, and also to stretch
muscles in the hips, knees and shoulders.
 - increases core strength needed for a stable base of support in sitting.

 increases upper extremity strength and stability needed for fine motor tasks.
 strengthens neck muscles needed for visual tracking.
 facilitates sensory integration and reflex integration.
c. Sitting Position– infant is pulled to a sitting position to demonstrate head lag.
- Can strengthen their legs and lift their arms to their feet – strengthens hip/leg muscles and tummies
and shoulders. On their tummies, they push onto straight arms – strengthening their legs at their hips,
strengthening hips, back, and tummy muscles.
At 6 months– infant not quite ready to sit on his own. 7-9 months– can sits independently
- Learning to sit by herself gives your baby a new perspective on her world and a little more
independence. She'll develop the muscles in her back, tummy, neck and legs until she gradually
becomes strong enough to sit upright . She'll get better coordinated too, so she won't fall over .
d. Standing Position– the infants knees and hips flex rather than support more than momentary
weight.
- When will baby stand on their own, without support? This can happen as early as 9
months, but for some babies this will happen around 12 months. And that's ok! Every
baby gets the hang of standing differently.
- Build overall core strength and head control for improved muscle memory and motor skills. Develop
strength and endurance to stand and stetch for longer periods of time. Standing may help build capacity
to stand unsupported and take steps with assistance in the future.
- What are the benefits of standing for children?
Standing increases bone density and reduces the risk of fractures - Normal bone
development needs, good nutrition, weight-bearing, (through standing or walking) and
active use of muscles. Research shows that standing improves the bone density of
children who cannot stand or walk.
2. Fine Motor Developmental
- Why fine motor skills are important. Fine motor skills involve small muscles working with the
brain and nervous system to control movements in areas such as the hands, fingers, lips,
tongue and eyes. Developing fine motor skills helps children do things like eating, writing,
manipulating objects and getting dressed.
- Fine motor skills foster the development of the smaller muscles in children's hands and
fingers. The muscle development helps them to hold, grasp, pinch, and grip objects. Small
movements such as picking up food and buttoning up clothes all lead to children being able to
hold a pencil, and eventually write
 - Boosts independence and self-esteem. ...

 Hand-eye coordination. ...
 Brain development. ...
 Speech and language. ...
DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONE
LANGUAGE
– Language develops step by step the same as motor development. – This is an important
milestone in development for an infant.
- Newborns also begin to recognize important sounds in their environment, such

as the voice of their mother or primary caretaker. As they grow, babies begin to
sort out the speech sounds that compose the words of their language. By 6
months of age, most babies recognize the basic sounds of their native language.
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- Learning to understand, use and enjoy language is the first step in literacy, and
the basis for learning to read and write. In their first few years, children develop
many of the oral language skills that help them to learn to read when they go to
school
- While young babies don't understand the meaning of your words, early
conversations help their language skills grow. When babies hear you say words
over and over, the speech and language parts of the brain are stimulated. The
more language they hear, the more those parts of the brain will grow and
develop.
HOW do you teach languages to infants
- Encourage your child to learn a language through play. You can make your
learning fun by: playing games, singing songs or reading stories in your first
language. connecting with other families who speak your language through play
dates for your child.
PLAY
– Play is an important part of childhood development. – Through play, children learn about
shapes, colors, cause and effect, and themselves.
- Play improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children
and young people. Through play, children learn about the world and themselves.
They also learn skills they need for study, work and relationships such as:
confidence.
WHAT IS THE MOST BENEFICIAL PLAY FOR INFANTS
- Pretend play
This type of play lets young children experiment with different social roles and
learn to cooperate. Dress up, make believe, and imaginary play also encourage
creativity and builds more complex negotiation, communication and language
skills.

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Goals of neonatal positioning with the preterm infant include not only promoting flexion,

1. Gross Motor Developmental

a. Ventral Suspension Position- refers to an infant's appearance when held in midair on a

 - increases core strength needed for a stable base of support in sitting.

c. Sitting Position– infant is pulled to a sitting position to demonstrate head lag.

- What are the benefits of standing for children?

2. Fine Motor Developmental

 - Boosts independence and self-esteem. ...

- Newborns also begin to recognize important sounds in their environment, such

HOW do you teach languages to infants

WHAT IS THE MOST BENEFICIAL PLAY FOR INFANTS

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