other infant care skills hpc 3o march 26 th, 2013
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Other Infant Care Skills
HPC 3OMarch 26th, 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• Cloth diapers (sized) or disposable diapers• Wet washcloth• Extra washcloths• Soft tissues• Baby oil
How to Diaper
• Never leave a baby aloneSteps:1. Remove diaper and clean baby2. Put on a fresh diaper3. Dispose of used supplies
Washing Cloth Diapers
• Wash separately in the hottest water with a mild soap
• Regular detergent makes fabric rough• Dry in the sun
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!
Sleep
• Newborn – 12 – 20 hours• Older baby – few naps a day• Active vs. inactive babies
Preparation for Sleep
• Wash face & hands, change clothes & diaper• Routine is essential*• Rock baby or sing for a few minutes• Calm and unhurried manner
Preparation for Sleep
• Put baby to sleep on back• Follow same routine every night• Talk to pediatrician regarding sleep problems
Crying to Sleep
• Some say, “cry it out”• Other say, “no, that harms the baby
emotionallly”• Middle ground is most preferrable
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
Understanding Emotional & Social Development
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?
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
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
Psychology & Infant Development Video
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq6lDRZteb0
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