| A | B |
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| depth perception | the ability to recognize that an object is three-dimensional, not flat |
| hand eye coordination | the ability to move hands and fingers precisely in relation to what is seen |
| motor skills | abilities that depend on the use and control of muscles |
| primary teeth | the first set of teeth that a baby gets, which usually start to appear 6 or 7 months of age |
| proportion | the size relationship between different parts of the body |
| axons | the parts of neurons that transmit instructions from the cell body of a neuron to another neuron |
| cortex | part of the cerebrum in the brain |
| dendrite | the parts of neurons that receive messages from other neurons |
| myelin | a waxy substance that coats axons, making it easier to transmit information from one neuron to another |
| neurons | nerve cells |
| synapse | gaps between neurons that messages are sent between neurons |
| shaken baby syndrome | a condition caused when parents severely shake a baby which can lead to damage to the baby's brain and perhaps other problems |
| weaning | the process of changing from drinking from the bottle or breast to drinking from a cup |
| cradle cap | a skin condition of infants in which the scalp develops patches of yellowish, crusty scale |
| diaper rash | patches of rough, irritated skin in the diaper area |
| sleeper | a one piece stretchy garment with feet, meant for an infant |
