Lifespan Development Timeline

  • Neonate (Born-1month)

    Vital Signs: Pulse-90-180, Respiration-30-60, Systolic BP-50-70, T-98-100 Physical changes: 25% of the weight is from its head, growing at a rate of 30g per day Psychosocial changes: reacting and interacting with the environment
  • Infant (1 month- 1 year)

    Vital Signs: Pulse-100-160, Respirations-25-50, Systolic BP-70-95, T-96.8-99.6 Psychosocial Changes: 2 months-can recognize faces, 3months-can smile and frown, 4months-reaches out to people, 5months- can tell family from strangers, 6months-teething begins, one-syllable words, 7months-afraid of strangers, 8months-responds to 'no', 9months-pulls themselves up, 10months-responds to name, 11months-starts to walk with help, 12months-knowns their name and can fully walk Physical: continues to grow
  • Toddler (1-3 years)

    Vital Signs: Pulse-90-150, Respirations-20-30, Systolic BP-80-100, T-96.8-99.6 Physical Changes: lungs continue to devlop, "colds" develop (due to passive immunity), learning how to use their nervous system by running/walking Psychosocial Changes: attached to parents, language is being mastered, interacting with other toddlers
  • Preschooler (3-6 years)

    Vital Signs: Pulse-80-140, Respirations- 20-25, Systolic BP-80-100, T-98.6 Physical Changes: teething, potty training Psychosocial Changes: can use/understand full sentences, fitting in with peers and family
  • School Age (6-12 years)

    Vital Signs: Pulse-70-120, Respirations-15-20, Systolic BP-80-110, T-98.6 Physical Changes: gain 4 pounds a year, permanent teeth, brain activity increases Psychosocial Changes: always looking for approval from peers and family, self-concept, self-esteem
  • Adolescent (12-18 years)

    Vital Signs: Pulse-60-100, Respirations-12-20, Systolic BP-90-110, T-98.6 Physical Changes: 2-3 year growth spurt, muscle mass+bone density almost at adult level, puberty Psychosocial Changes: privacy, acceptance by peers/everyone, creating identity, rebellious behavior
  • Early Adult (19-40 years)

    Vital Signs: Pulse-60-100, Respirations-12-20, Systolic BP-90-140, T-98.6 Physical Changes: body functioning at optimal level, life-long habits solidified, "shrinking" in height, weight gain, muscle strength decreases, reflexes slow Psychosocial Changes: most stable period in life, life consists of work+family+stress+schooling
  • Middle Adult (41-60 years)

    Vital Signs: Pulse-60-100, Respirations-12-20, Systolic BP-90-140, T-98.6 Physical Changes: vision and hearing loss, cardiovascular health decreases, menopause, increase in cholesterol Psychosocial Changes: achieving life goals, stable, some dealing with college kids and taking care of sick parents
  • Late Adult (61 +)

    Vital Signs: depends on health, T-98.6 Physical Changes: medicals to stay active, body systems, approaching death Psychosocial Changes: financial issues, nursing homes, feel productive, witness friends dying of age