Behavioural Problems

Question 1

Give 4 reasons why a baby may cry

Answer 1

Wet nappy 
Too hot/cold 
Hungry 
Wind 
Teething 
Colic 
GORD 
Environmental stress

Question 2

What might acute intense crying suggest?

Answer 2

Acute illness
Otitis media
Intussusception
Strangulated inguinal hernia

Question 3

What is infantile colic?

Answer 3

Periodic crying in the 1st 3 months of life.

Occurs in the evening and can last for several hours. Flushed face, distended and tense abdomen, drawn up legs. Will be happy and well between attacks. Resolves spontaneously at 3 months

Can be very distressing for parents

Question 4

Give 3 examples of feeding problems

Answer 4

Food refusal 
Fussy eating 
Overeating 
Snacking 
Excessive juice 
Battles over food

Question 5

Give 2 examples why a child may not settle at night

Answer 5

Child put to bed when already asleep elsewhere
Unclear bedtime routine
Anxiety
Family conflict

Question 6

Give 2 examples of how to manage a child may who wakes frequently in the night

Answer 6

Quietly put back to bed

Controlled crying- leave the child crying longer for each time before resettling

Question 7

Give 2 ways to avoid tantrums

Answer 7

Avoid over-tiredness and hunger
Set clear boundaries
Ignore tantrum
Time out- remove child to safe, quiet space.

Question 8

Give 2 signs of a tantrum

Answer 8

Screaming
Hitting
Biting
Breath holding attacks