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infants: discipline
yes - redirection, boundaries, safety, get attention
infant: pacifier
personal choice
pros: comfort, need to suck when they dont need to eat
cons: dirty, hard to discontinue, decrease breast feeding, dental problems, nipple confusion
infant: shoes
preference, shoeless sometimes better for balance
infant: sleep
3-4 mo: 9-12 hrs/night with 2 daytime naps
infant: activity
active and curious, avoid excessive playpen use, swings, etc
stim necessary for brain dev
let them be on floor
infant: teeth
eruption of primary, age varies but order predictable, lower central incisors first - upper central incisors
first 2 years: months old - 6 = # of teeth
teach brushing
s/s: swollen gums, finger sucking or biting, difficulty sleeping, decreased appetite, low grade fever
parents: avoid old wives tales, cold, anesthetic ointments used with caution, analgesics used only as directed
infant: prevent unintentional injuries
dishwashers, latex balloons, ranges/stoves, soft bedding, hand me down baby gear, grandmas purse, bath seats and rings, baby oil/powder (pna), dog, power windows
infant: falls
never leave unattended on raised surface
crib safety: side rails, windows, climbing items, pull up at 9 mo
infant seats, equipment, windows, stairs, walkers
infants: burns
sun (sunscreen after 6 mo, PABA free, >15 spf)
fireplace, hot liquids, electricity, heaters, fires
infants: swallow/choke
keep small items out of reach, bottles, powder, toys
pincer grasp
infants: suffocate/strangulate
pillow, blanket, large stuffed animals
cobedding, strings, window shades, toys, clothing, sleep on back
infants: motor vehicles
be good role model, never leave unattended, never hold in lap, keep doors and windows locked, dont be distracted, seat - back seat facing back, 5 point until 2
infants: bio/chm agents
germs (wash hands), drugs, toxins, cig (2nd or 3rd hand) - infection, asthma, aches
infants: lead
sources: pain, soil, dust, water, crystal, pottery, toys, air (cars)
s/s: brain, CNS, blood, kidneys
vulnerability: weight/air proportion, breath closer to ground, dust raising play and hand to mouth, increased GI absorption, mouth breathing increased absorption
advice: clean play areas, dont remove paint yourself, no lead hobbies at home, dont burn painted wood or colored paper, balanced diet (Ca, Fe, vit c), boil water before, treated with chelating agents - combine with irons for rapid and safe excretion
toddler: sibling rivalry
time is vague concept, avoid unrealistic expectations, allow them to participate, avoid extra stressors, dont compare, visitors
toddler: temper tantrum
consistency among caregivers, developmentally appropriate expectations and rewards, reasonable consequences, ignore
toddler: negativism and regression
reduce opportunities for negativism
give choice
ignore regression and praise existing patterns of appropriate behavior
toddler: discipline
need clear guidelines and expectations
types: distract and divert, encourage cooperation, structure, set limits, positive reinforcement, spanking not recommended
toddlers: alternatives for spanking
firm but kind, pause, teach, +, explanations not threats, be flexible, drop out of power struggle, refuse to get angry, be smart, offer incentives, time out
toddler: time out
3 yrs +
1 min/yr
discuss behavior after
discipline must occur at time of incident
be discrete - self esteem
toddler: readiness for toilet training
voluntary sphincter control, dry for 2 hrs, regular bowel movements
gross motor skills - walk, sit, squat
fine motor - remove clothes
cognitive skills, willingness to please, curiosity about adults and sibling toilet habits, impatient with wet or soiled diapers, parent readiness
toddler: toilet training anticipatory guidance
prep child, potty seat, limit practice times, dress appropriately, freq reminders, good hygiene, reinforce sense of accomplishment, consistency is vital
toddler: sleep and activity
need 12 hrs/day an 1 nap
sleep problems common
tourine
transitional objects (blanket, animal)
encourage activity
toddler: dental
regular exams, remove plaque, fluoride, low cariogenic diet
never too early to start