Diet and hygiene practices words toothy tips for babies and toddlers

development.

Interactions with babies and toddlers not only mean educators approach them through conversation, discussion but also are the way that educators will provide a safe, secure, nurturing environment and the sense of belonging to them. So that, educators can build a strong relationship on respect, cooperation and empathy which are given to babies and toddlers the opportunities to promote, develop their language and social communication base on the positive experiences of interactions i.e. one to one interactions during daily routines by talking, reading, listening and responding to children appropriately and properly; support children to be confident to make choices, decisions and express their thoughts and feelings by intentional teaching; encourage children to express their interest and participate in what they are doing, offer extra supports for those children who are difficulties to get along with the others or even just simple to give a smile when you pass them, etc.

2. In a paragraph, record your understanding of the dietary requirements and nutritional needs of babies and toddlers (250 words).

When preparing formula always remember to;
 Wash your hands thoroughly and make sure your preparation area is clean.

 Check the date on the bottom of the tin or on the sachet to ensure the formula has not passed its expiry (use-by) date.

 Pour the recommended amount of boiled water into the bottle.

 Use the scoop that came with the formula to measure the exact amount of powder. A scoop from another brand of powder might be larger or smaller. Never use a half-scoop as it may not be accurate. Make up the full volume (later throw out any leftover mixture).

 You can warm a bottle by standing it in a container of hot (not boiling) water for 10 minutes.

 Test the temperature by dripping some milk onto the inside of your wrist. It should feel the same temperature as your skin. If it is too warm, then cool the bottle under running water or in a container of cool water. Re-test on your wrist before giving to your baby.

 Keep all work surfaces clean and organized.

 Keep the work area clean and all spills wiped up immediately.

will later come in contact with the food.

 Use a clean spoon to taste food.

or handle equipment with will come in contact with food.

To break this all down always follow the guidelines which are as followed:

vegetables, and fruit and sandwiches. Colour code boards to ensure that they are used only

for the right foods.

must include information about bottles, diet and hygiene practices (250 words).

8 toothy tips for babies and toddlers

4. Avoid placing flavoured milk, fruit juices, fruit drinks, vitamin C supplements, soft drinks or cordials in

baby bottles. These drinks should only be offered in a cup.

8. Visit your dental professional for a check-up around the time of your child´s first birthday.

Eating patterns, as well as the types of foods and drinks given to young children are very

and soft drinks on teeth. If infants and toddlers are allowed to suckle for prolonged or

frequent periods during the day or night (longer than needed for nutritional purposes), their teeth will be more at risk of developing decay. Any sweet fluids in baby bottles, other than water, can cause early tooth decay. Sweet fluids include flavoured milk, juices, cordials and soft drinks. The problem is made worse in infants and toddlers who suckle during sleep times because only a small amount of saliva is produced in the mouth while sleeping. Good saliva flow is important to protect teeth against decay.

Immunization
All children and childcare providers must be adequately immunized according to individual state requirements.

Child Care facilities must ensure and maintain documentation of immunization status for both providers and children.

Hygienic Practices
Child Care facilities must maintain and enforce a written policy for appropriate hygienic practices including:
Hand hygiene techniques and frequency (hand washing and use of hand-sanitizing products).

Appropriate food-handling techniques and food safety guidelines.

Safe-organising children in sun safe policies such as equipping the children with hats, sunscreen and water bottles.

Counting the children to ensure all children are with you and none are left behind
Unsafe- telling the children your going outside and just to follow you and not implementing sun safety

8. List three (3) practices that you would use to support safe practices, implement quality sleeping environments, and prevent sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) in an early childhood education and care setting.

-always sleep baby on their back
-keep their head and face uncovered
-provide a safe sleeping environment
-avoid smoking near the centre and be aware of the smell of smoke that may cling to you-safe cots and bedding
-have regular checks on the child and monitor the child while sleeping with monitor systems-A quiet place should be designated for rest and sleep, away from interactive groups.

-Comfort. Babies can feel stress so support them and comfort them by doing this it will support a healthy brain development. ...

-Read. Reading is one of the best ways to promote a child's brain development.

11. Families may request care giving practices or routines that are particular to their culture or beliefs. What is the educator’s role in supporting families in this situation? Explain in 150 words.

We listen, we collaborate with families, we ask questions and we discuss, and we do our best to compromise and implement their practices and routines but we keep it in line with the guidelines at our centre as it is our job to make the child’s routines as close to what are they are at home as possible so that they are predictable to the child and also give the child a sense of familiarisation, by following what the family does at home and the child is familiar

Birth to 4 months-

cries when hungry or uncomfortable and usually stops when held shows excitement as parent prepared to feed

12 to 24 months-

may show anxiety when separating from significant people in their lives seeks comfort when upset or afraid

plays with feet and toes
makes effort to sit alone, but needs hand support

8 to 12 months-

- language

Birth to 4 months-

says words like ‘dada’ or ‘mama’
waves goodbye

12 to 24 months-