Repeated Medical PG Question- 88

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Consider the following factors:

1. Head control                  2. Social smile
3. Crawls                             4. Sits up

The correct sequence in the developmental milestones during the first year of life is?

A. 1,2,3,4          

B. 2,1,4,3

C. 1,4,3,2

D. 2,1,3,4

Answer : B. 2,1,4,3

Expaination:

• Social smile is developed at 2 months of age. 
• The infant intently regards the face of mother by the age of 1 month. 
  
• The child recognizes the mother by the age of 3 month. 
  
• From 4 weeks-12 weeks the infant learns to lift and control his head in horizontal plane and then above the horizontal plane. However, in supine position the child gains head control between 12-20 weeks. 
  
• From the age of 5 months onwards the child learns to control his body in sitting position.
  
•  By the age of 8 months he can maintain a steady sitting position.