Health Promotion Flashcards
How much sleep for an infant (3-4M)
9-12 hrs a night with 2 naps
Infant: When teeth?
5-6 Months
Lower incisors first, then upper
Infant: Teething S/S
- swollen gums
- Inc finger sucking or biting
- Difficulty sleeping
- Decreased appetite
- Low grade fever
Infant: Don’ts of teething
No OraJel or whiskey
-use Cold or tylenol
Infant: Top 10 safety hazards
Dishwashers Latex balloons Stoves Soft bedding Hand me down gear Grandmas purse Bath seats and rings Baby oil/powder Family dog Power windows
Children start to “pull-up” at?
9 months
Sunscreen
No to <6M
Refined Pincer grasp at….
12 months
Infant: Suffocation
- Pillows, blankets, large stuffed toys
- Co-bedding
- Strings, window shades, toys, clothing
- Placed alone when they are put back to sleep
Infant Motor injuries
- Never leave unattended
- Never hold infant on lap
- Keep doors and windows locked while driving
- Don’t be distracted by infant while driving
- Infant seat
Car seats
Should be…
- placed in back seat
- faced backwards until 2y
- 5 point harness
Biological/chemical agents
- wash hands before feeding
- 2nd hand smoke
- 3rd hand smoke
- Lock away drugs
Toddlers: Sibling rivalry
- Time is a vague concept
- Avoid unrealistic expectations
- Avoid or minimize extra stressors
- Allow then to participate w/new baby
- Don’t compare against each other
- Visitors: bring something for older child
Toddlers: Tantrums
Never give in!
- reasonable consequences
- ignore
- Consistency!
Toddlers: Negativism + Regression
Reduce opportunities for negativism (Give them choices)
-Usually doesn’t last long
Toddlers: Discipline
Need clear guidelines and expectations
Types of Discipline
- Distract + divert
- Encourage cooperation
- Provide structure
- Set limits
- Positive reinforcement
- Spanking (Not recommended)
Toddlers: Spanking alternatives
TIMEOUT
- 3yrs or older
- 1min/year of age
- discuss behavior when time is up, if resumes, goes back into
- Punishment must occur immediately following behavior
- Be discreet-not in front of others (don’t embarrass)
Children should be toilet trained by?
3
Anticipatory guidance for potty training
Prepare child Pott seats Limit practice times Dress appropriately Freq reminders teach good hygiene reinforce after consistency is VITAL
Toddlers: sleep
need 12hrs/day including 1 nap
- sleep problems common
- routines
- Transitional objects (stuffed animals)
- Active during day
Toddlers: Dental
Reg dental exams
Fluoride
Low-carcinogenic-diet
Should be able to ride a bike by?
3Y
Toddlers: Drowning
Supervise
- Fences + gates
- Any standing water
- Toilets
- Swim lessons
Many kids can swim by?
5-6
