Communication Within the Context of Child Development
During the first 15-30 minutes after birth, babes with Apgar scores in the normal range of 7-10 display vigorous behaviors and are highly responsive. During the first 60 minutes of life, infants can turn their head toward sounds, follow faces, and even be conditioned to imitate. The infant’s first cry initiates filling and expanding the lungs. After their first sleep infants in their first 2-6 hours of age, display responsiveness and autonomic activity. The progressive maturation of sensory and m