Rourke Baby Record - misc

Question 1

Reading, speaking, singing to infants increases what?

2

Answer 1

early literacy skills and social development

Question 2

When should screen time start to be allowed and for how long

Answer 2

not until 2 years old and only for less than 1 hour a day

Question 3

Is there a safe level of second hand smoke

Answer 3

no

2nd hand smoke exposure contributes to childhood respiratory illnesses, SIDS, and neuro- behavioural disorders. Offer smoking cessation resources.

Question 4

When can sunscreen be used and what type

Answer 4

> 6 months of age, SPF 30 or more

avoid sun exposure

Question 5

Led exposure FYI

Blood Lead Screening is recommended for children who:

in the last 6 months lived in a house or apartment built before 1960;
live in a home with recent or ongoing renovations or peeling or chipped paint;
have a sibling, housemate, or playmate with a prior history of lead poisoning;
live near point sources of lead contamination;
have household members with lead-related occupations or hobbies;
are refugees aged 6 months–6 years, within 3 months of arrival and again in 3–6 months;
have emigrated or been internationally adopted from a country where population lead levels are higher than in Canada;
are at risk of lead exposure from water pipes.

Question 6

When can DEET be used in kids

Answer 6

not until over 6 months

Question 7

When can the following be used for pain with teething:

acetaminophen
ibuprofen
anaesthetics/numbing gels
teething necklaces

Answer 7

acetaminophen - all ages
ibuprofen - >6 months old
anaesthetics/numbing gels - never
teething necklaces- never

Question 8

How should kids teeth be brushed with under 3 years old

Answer 8

twice daily by adult using water or rice grain sized floride toothpaste

Question 9

How should kids teeth be brushed when 3-6 years old

Answer 9

assisted by adult
pea sized fluoride tooth paste

Question 10

When should flossing begin

Answer 10

when teeth touch

Question 11

What are risk factors for caries (cavities)

5

Answer 11

• child has caries or enamel defects
• hygiene or diet is concerning
• parent has caries
• premature or LBW infant
• no water fluoridation

Question 12

What can be done to decrease risk of developing caries

2

Answer 12

• avoid juices/sweetened liquids
• avoid constant sipping of milk or natural juices in both bottle and cup

Question 13

When should the first dentist be

Answer 13

• 6 months after first tooth eruption or at age 1

Question 14

Should OTC cough and cold meds be used for infants and young kids

Answer 14

no

Question 15

FYI

Footwear: Shoes are for protection, not correction. Walking barefoot develops good toe gripping and muscular strength.

Question 16

When are fevers concerning in infants

Answer 16

38C or more in <3 month old needs urgent evaluation

Question 17

What is first line to treat fever in <6 months old

Answer 17

acetaminophen

Question 18

After 6 months old what is first line for fever control

Answer 18

acetaminophen or ibuprofen

Question 19

Is alternating acetaminophen and ibuprofen recommended for fever control?

Answer 19

No
increased risk of fever phobia and medication error

Question 20

When assessing development when should you correct for age untilin the case of premature birth <37 weeks

Answer 20

correct until 2 years

Question 21

When should toilet training start- what age?

Answer 21

some ready at 18 months, most ready between 2-4 years old

Question 22

What are key indicators a child is ready to toilet train

5

Answer 22

• shows interest in potty
• is dry in diaper for several hours in a row
• has regular and predicatble BMs
• shows awareness they’re peeing or having a BM
• can follow one-two step instructions

Question 23

How long does potty training take

Answer 23

3-6 months