What happens infancy physical stage?
- Growth :Infants grow rapidly during their first year, tripling their birth weight and growing about 10 inches.
- Head circumference :The circumference of an infant's head increases by about 3 inches during the first year.
- Body proportions :Infants' bodies change shape as they grow, with their heads becoming smaller in proportion to the rest of their bodies.
- Development of motor skills :Infants begin to develop motor skills such as rolling over, sitting up, and crawling.
- Development of sensory skills :Infants' senses also develop rapidly. They begin to focus their eyes, hear sounds, smell scents, and taste flavours.
- Teeth :Infants typically start teething between 4 and 7 months of age. While some begin as early as 2.
