Cleanliness

Question 1

Top and tail what is it

Answer 1

Cleaning a baby from head to toe without submerging them in water whilst keeping them warm.

Question 2

Why top and tail a baby?

Answer 2

Stops bacteria build up, infections and rashes

Question 3

Positive of top and tail

Hint 4 points

Answer 3

Quick
Clean eg. Could mess in bath
Convenient
Good for baby’s skin eg. Less drying

Question 4

What is a thrush dermatitis nappy rash and how to treat

Answer 4

Common pink sore in nappy areas
Yeast fungus that lives in body creases of nappy area

Treat use antifungle cream prescribed
No zinc or caster oil till cleared up

Question 5

What is ammonia dermatitis rash and how to treat?

Answer 5

When ammonia is in urine and reacts with babies skin which is sever

To treat wand with mild soap and water then dry
Expose baby’s bottom with air and much as possible
Only use cream I’d advised
If using towelling nappy, 30ml of vinegar to 2.5 litres of cold water should neutralise ammonia

Question 6

List the oral hygiene

Answer 6

Primary teeth/milk teeth
20 teeth to start
Incisors- tough chisel shaped with sharp edge for biting food
Canines- pointed teeth to help year food in chunks
Molars- large strong teeth which grind against each other to crush food