Means the whole child, seeing that all of the different aspects of development interrelate to make each child a unique individual.

Skills that babies and children have mastered which are linked to age. The idea being that the child has reached a certain point in their development.

Gives a score to evaluate the physical condition of a newborn on assessment of their vital signs: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration.

The soft spot found on top of the baby’s head.

Found on the skin of babies who arrive early. It is a fine layer of hair that usually disappears before the birth.

Refers to the growth of a child’s relationships with others.