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Home Economics: Child DevelopmentQ&A by dot point
A short Q&A bank for every Northern Ireland Home Economics: Child Development syllabus dot point. Each question and answer is drawn directly from our worked dot-point page, so you can scan key concepts before opening the long-form answer.
Birth and the Newborn
- The advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding and bottle feeding, the safe preparation and sterilisation of bottle feeds, and an introduction to weaning.2Q&A pairs
- How parents prepare for the birth, the choices of where to give birth, the three stages of labour, methods of delivery and pain relief.2Q&A pairs
- The appearance and characteristics of a newborn baby, the reflexes present at birth, the checks carried out including the Apgar score, postnatal care of mother and baby, and the equipment needed.2Q&A pairs
Child Development (0 to 5)
- The factors to consider when choosing clothing and footwear for babies and young children, including safety, comfort, fit, fabric and care, and the importance of correctly fitted shoes.2Q&A pairs
- Intellectual development from birth to five years, the stages of communication and language development, how adults can support learning and language, and the factors that affect them.2Q&A pairs
- Physical development from birth to five years, the difference between gross and fine motor skills, the main milestones in order, and the factors that affect physical development.2Q&A pairs
- The value of play for all-round development, the types of play and the social stages of play, choosing safe and suitable toys, and how adults support play.2Q&A pairs
- Social and emotional development from birth to five years, bonding and attachment, the growth of independence and self-image, and how positive discipline guides behaviour.2Q&A pairs
Health, Safety and Childcare
- Keeping a child healthy including immunisation, recognising the signs of illness and common childhood illnesses, caring for a sick child, and good hygiene and dental care.2Q&A pairs
- Preventing accidents in and outside the home, common hazards and how to reduce them, road and sun safety, and the principles of basic first aid for young children.2Q&A pairs
- The types of childcare provision available, how to choose suitable childcare, the sources of support for families, and the needs and rights of the child.2Q&A pairs
- The dietary needs of a child from birth to five years, a balanced diet and the main nutrients, healthy eating habits, and common feeding problems such as fussy eating and allergies.2Q&A pairs
The Investigation Task
Parenthood and Pregnancy
- The healthy diet needed during pregnancy and the key nutrients, the foods and substances to avoid, and the lifestyle choices that affect the developing baby.2Q&A pairs
- The stages of pregnancy and fetal development, the purpose of antenatal care including checks and tests, and the role of antenatal classes.2Q&A pairs
- Preconceptual care, the lifestyle and dietary changes a couple should make before conceiving, and the early signs that confirm a pregnancy.2Q&A pairs
- The male and female reproductive systems, how conception (fertilisation) occurs, methods of family planning and contraception, and the causes of and help for infertility.2Q&A pairs
- The different family types, the roles and responsibilities of parents, the factors a couple should consider before starting a family, and the support available to families.3Q&A pairs