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Caring for toddlers

Caring for toddlers . Objective 5.01. Sleeping zzzzzz ………. Factors that affect a toddler’s sleep. Health of a child- have a bad cold, cough; etc. (harder to sleep) Family lifestyles and crises-lost a loved one, mom is on a business trip, go on vacation, move…..

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Caring for toddlers

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  1. Caring for toddlers Objective 5.01

  2. Sleeping zzzzzz………..

  3. Factors that affect a toddler’s sleep • Health of a child- have a bad cold, cough; etc. (harder to sleep) • Family lifestyles and crises-lost a loved one, mom is on a business trip, go on vacation, move….. • Age of child-sleeping habits often change around a child’s second birthday. Require less sleep. (10-14 hrs.)

  4. It’s Bedtime! Routine-Established routines- predictable nightly routine • brush teeth • read a story, • sing a song, • choose a soft toy

  5. Nightmares • Creativity of toddler, may cause nightmares • Night terrors-occurs during first few hrs. of deep sleep. They may sit up with eyes wide open and scream, can not explain what is wrong and remember nothing in the morning. • Nightmares-frightening dreams that often seem real. (respond immediately with words of comfort)

  6. Issues from sleep • Lack of sleep-mood swings, lack of attention and misbehavior • Struggles stem from the toddler’s need for autonomy (independence)

  7. Washing and bathing • Should bath daily • Practice safety by using no-slip stickers or rubber mat on the bottom of the tub • Parent bathes 1-yr-old, helps a 2-yr-old, supervises a 3-yr-old • Can drown in as little as 1” of water • NEVER leave child alone • Toddlers put items in their mouth • Do not bath toddler with a sponge • They enjoy splashing and emptying water

  8. Dressing a toddler • Encourage self-dressing-elastic, Velcro & knees reinforced • Safety, comfort, allow for growth • Quality and ease of care –synthetic fibers (polyester and acrylic) • Flame-resistant for sleepwear- can catch on fire but burns slower than other fabrics • Hand-me-downs

  9. Toddler teeth • Age one- have 8 teeth, brush with a soft brush daily with help & encouragement • Age 18 months- first check-up • Age two- 8 more teeth appear, children begin brushing their own teeth • Age three- brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste • Age three- 20 primary teeth http://www.m86vusafe.com/watch_video.php?vid_id=48465

  10. Toilet training- Potty time • Bowel control (sphincter muscles) is usually mastered before bladder control • Consistency is necessary between caregiver during the day and at home • Language skills are necessary for toileting success • Appropriate time is chosen to begin the toileting process • Emotional readiness-shows interest

  11. You will need; • A doll that drinks and wets (preferably anatomically correct) • Training Pants for the doll • Training Pants for your child • Party material • Step 1: Teach the doll how to use the potty. • Step 2:  Make a party for your doll • Step 3:  Get rid of the diapers • Step 4: Give your child a lot to drink • Step 5:  Trips to the potty

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