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Other Infant Care Skills

Other Infant Care Skills. HPC 3O March 26 th , 2013. Diapering a Baby. You have choices! Disposable vs. reusable Young baby – 12-15 x a day Older baby – fewer diaper changes Diaper change: a time of interaction!. Supplies for Diapering. Study, padded surface

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Other Infant Care Skills

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  1. Other Infant Care Skills HPC 3O March 26th, 2013

  2. Diapering a Baby • You have choices! • Disposable vs. reusable • Young baby – 12-15 x a day • Older baby – fewer diaper changes • Diaper change: a time of interaction!

  3. Supplies for Diapering • Study, padded surface • Cloth diapers (sized) or disposable diapers • Wet washcloth • Extra washcloths • Soft tissues • Baby oil

  4. How to Diaper • Never leave a baby alone Steps: • Remove diaper and clean baby • Put on a fresh diaper • Dispose of used supplies

  5. Washing Cloth Diapers • Wash separately in the hottest water with a mild soap • Regular detergent makes fabric rough • Dry in the sun

  6. Diaper Rash • Patches of rough, irritated skin • Treatment: change diaper frequently, clean thoroughly, use products with zinc oxide and cod liver oil, expose diaper area to air and avoid waterproof pants • Consult pediatrician if worse!

  7. Sleep • Newborn – 12 – 20 hours • Older baby – few naps a day • Active vs. inactive babies

  8. Preparation for Sleep • Wash face & hands, change clothes & diaper • Routine is essential* • Rock baby or sing for a few minutes • Calm and unhurried manner

  9. Preparation for Sleep • Put baby to sleep on back • Follow same routine every night • Talk to pediatrician regarding sleep problems

  10. Crying to Sleep • Some say, “cry it out” • Other say, “no, that harms the baby emotionallly” • Middle ground is most preferrable

  11. Bedtime Problems • Active babies especially, become restless • Baby may wake up at night • Parents should let children learn to sleep on their own • Crying baby requires immediate attention

  12. Understanding Emotional & Social Development

  13. Comparing Emotional & Social Development • Emotional development – process of learning to recognize and express feelings • Social development – process of learning to interact with others and to express oneself to other • How do they connect?

  14. Attachment • Babies have a need for physical contact – huddling, cuddling, rocking or being near • Parent – child bond – attachment • Chicken-wire mothers example (Harry Harlow) • Mary Ainsworth’s experiment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTsewNrHUHU

  15. Attachment • Imprinting in swans, ducks, chickens and geese (ex: goslings) • Young babies can feel loneliness • Failure to thrive as a result of lack of attention and love

  16. Psychology & Infant Development Video • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq6lDRZteb0

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