Child Development: Secrets of Baby Behavior



This module, adapted from the "Secrets of Baby Behavior" module developed by the USDA Special Project Grant for WIC, gives family support professionals in-depth information about infant behavior to share with new and expecting parents.

Additional Resources
Video: How to Calm a Crying Baby

Learning Objectives 
  1. Identify six infant states
  2. Recognize infant cues
  3. Describe typical infant crying, sleep and hunger patterns

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Supplemental Materials
Estimated Time to Complete
30 minutes
Skills Addressed
Infant and Early Childhood Development Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition Infant care Crying Safe environments for young children Safe Sleeping Family Health, Safety, and Nutrition Maternal health Postpartum depression
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