Descriptor
| Arousal Patterns | 1 |
| Body Weight | 1 |
| Infant Behavior | 1 |
| Neonates | 1 |
| Neurological Organization | 1 |
| Physical Development | 1 |
| Premature Infants | 1 |
| Prenatal Influences | 1 |
| Stimulation | 1 |
Source
| Child Development | 1 |
Author
| Ramey, Craig T. | 1 |
| Zeskind, Philip Sanford | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedZeskind, Philip Sanford; Ramey, Craig T. – Child Development, 1981
Describes the relationship between neonatal crying and anthropometric indices of fetal growth. No differences were found between cry features of underweight and overweight infants; both groups required more stimulation than average weight infants to elicit crying. It is suggested that certain cry features may reflect the risk status of neonates…
Descriptors: Arousal Patterns, Body Weight, Infant Behavior, Neonates
