The Young Baby: Birth to Three Months

Sequence 1 Observation: the Newborn (or Neonate) (03:02)
This film shows sequences of 18-year-old single parent Crystal and her newborn son Evan. Consider Evan's physical development, primitive reflexes, and social behavior in the first sequence.

Sequence 2 Observation: the Newborn (or Neonate) (01:02)

Consider what is happening in this sequence and its effect on Evan. Crystal brushes her finger against his cheek and he turns his head toward the stimulation.

Sequence 3 Observation: the Newborn (or Neonate) (00:33)

Consider what Evan is doing in this sequence. He pushes against the ground when stood upright.

Sequence 4 Observation: the Newborn (or Neonate) (01:29)

Consider feeding and social behavior in this sequence. Crystal feeds Evan from a bottle and imitates his sucking noises.

Sequences 5 and 6 Narrative Analysis: Six Weeks (01:52)

Consider Crystal's response to Evan's crying in these two sequences. In the first, she quiets him through touch and voice. In the second, she tries to relieve gas pain by massaging his belly.

Sequence 7 Narrative Analysis: Six Weeks (00:53)

Compare Evan's physical changes from birth to six weeks. He lifts his head for short periods while lying on his tummy.

Sequences 8, 9 and 10 Narrative Analysis: Six Weeks (02:49)

Consider how Crystal and Evan communicate in these three sequences. Crystal talks to him. One time he is reluctant to make eye contact; another time he engages in "conversation."

Sequence 11 Narrative Analysis: Two and a Half Months (04:33)

Consider how Crystal and Evan communicate. She succeeds in making him smile and tries to elicit a vocal response. He raises his eyebrows and widens his eyes before speaking. When he cries, she changes his position.

Sequence 12 Narrative Analysis: Two and a Half Months (00:47)

Consider Evan's physical development and interests. He is short sighted but interested in watching things around him. He moves his arms and legs.

Sequence 13 Narrative Analysis: Three Months (00:51)

Consider Evan's physical abilities. He lies on his tummy and lifts his head to watch his mother.

Sequence 14 Narrative Analysis: Three Months (05:07)

Consider Evan's noises. He calms when Crystal talks to him and puts his diaper on. He is learning to use his larynx and early guttural sounds, and takes turns in their "conversation." He babbles to himself when left alone.

Sequence 1 Narrative Analysis: the Newborn (or Neonate) (02:44)

Consider Evan's physical development, primitive reflexes, and social behavior in the first sequence. He demonstrates rooting, grasping and sucking reflexes, and focuses on Crystal's face.

Sequence 2 Narrative Analysis: the Newborn (or Neonate) (01:02)

Crystal brushes her finger against Evan's cheek and he turns his head toward the stimulation.

Sequence 3 Narrative Analysis: the Newborn (or Neonate) (00:31)

Evan pushes against the ground when stood upright, demonstrating the walking reflex.

Sequence 4 Narrative Analysis: the Newborn (or Neonate) (01:34)

Crystal feeds Evan from a bottle. He takes breaks and looks at her. She imitates his sucking noises and speaks to him as if he understands.

Sequences 5 and 6 Observation: Six Weeks (02:08)

Consider Crystal's response to Evan's crying in these two sequences. In the first, Crystal quiets him through touch and voice. In the second, she tries to relieve gas pain by massaging his belly.

Sequence 7 Observation: Six Weeks (00:49)

Compare Evan's physical changes from birth to six weeks. He is now able to lift his head for short periods while lying on his tummy.

Sequences 8, 9 and 10 Observation: Six Weeks (03:05)

Consider how Crystal and Evan communicate in these three sequences. Crystal talks to him. One time he is reluctant to make eye contact; another time he makes "conversation."

Sequence 11 Observation: Two and a Half Months (04:24)

Consider how Crystal and Evan communicate. She succeeds in making him smile and speak. When he cries, she changes his position.

Sequence 12 Observation: Two and a Half Months (00:47)

Consider Evan's physical development and interests. He watches a mobile above him and moves his arms and legs.

Sequence 13 Observation: Three Months (00:53)

Consider Evan's physical abilities. He lies on his tummy and lifts his head to watch his mother.

Sequence 14 Observation: Three Months (05:14)

Consider Evan's noises. He calms when Crystal talks to him and puts his diaper on. He makes sounds and takes turns in their "conversation." He babbles to himself when left alone.