LESSON_1_INFANT AND TODDLER'S_CRIB_AND_BASIC_INFANT_CARE.pptx

One of the basic infant care is putting infants and toddlers in a crib

1. Guide in Preparing Infant/Toddler’s Crib & Basic Infant Care Quarter 2 – Module 6: Prepared by: Maria Cristina C. Delmo, SST-III

2. After going through this module, you are expected to: 1. Cite the guides in preparing infant/toddler’s crib. 2. Implement basic infant care. 3. Identify the do’s and dont’s of safe sleep. 4. Enumerate safe sleep practices for infants/toddlers 5. Recognize the possible causes of Sleeping Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) 6. Perform the procedures in putting infants and toddlers to slee

3. The proper use of a baby crib is one of the major factors in protecting one’s child. The crib is a place you will sometimes leave the baby unattended, so ensuring its proper assembly, use, and awareness of risks is essential in maintaining safety. However, improper use can lead to irritability and injury to the baby.

4. What is It Guides in Preparing Infant/Toddler’s Crib PART 1 -Checking the crib’s assembly 1. Assemble the crib properly. Follow the manufacturer's instructions very carefully when assembling the crib. Baby cribs are manufactured to conform to strict safety standards.  Assembling the crib incorrectly mayendanger your baby.  Contact the store or manufacturer if you are having trouble with the instructions.  Contact the store or manufacturer if you are missing any pieces of the construction.

5. 2. Examine the crib for problem areas. Look for places the crib pieces could inflict injury or places that are accessible to the infant that should not be. Check for loose fittings including bolts, screws, joints, awnings, etc. that could collapse the crib and/or fall on the infant. Look for sharp edges or rough spots. This could include improperly sanded wood on the crib frame, metal protrusions, and improperly fastened screws. Check the mattress support hooks. Be sure the mattress cannot accidentally flip and entrap the child.  Make sure there are no gaps larger than two fingers between the sides of the crib and the mattress so the baby's body cannot slip out.  Avoid corner posts over 1/16th inch high so a baby's clothing cannot catch.

6. 3. Use only a fitted bottom sheet for crib use. Again, make sure it is a crib linen for a baby.  Be extra careful that the fitted crib sheet fits securely, with no slipping off at the corners. This could be become a suffocation hazard otherwise. 4. Consider using a bassinet. If the crib is not a comfortable option, the bassinet is a simpler choice that sometimes is used for the first few months of infancy, and even passed through families.

7. Be sure the bassinet is cleaned appropriately if it is a re-used one. Check that the bassinet sits firmly on its stand. You should be keeping the bassinet/stand near the bed of the parent(s). Examine the bassinet and the stand for loose parts or linens. Use only the authorized mattress (or padding) and fitted sheet for the bassinet. Always make sure you use sheets that will fit snugly around the mattress--check the dimensions for a match. Don’t add toys with stuffing or additional non-fitted bedding material. Don’t let things dangle into the bassinet such as from a mobile, curtain cords, or window blinds. Place your baby so they rest on their back in the bassinet. Do not use bassinets for infants that can already sit, climb, or otherwise move significantly on their own.

8. PART 2 - Using the crib properly 1. Place the crib in the right areas. This is more of a case of avoiding places that could pose hazards to the baby. Avoid placing the crib near a window with blind, curtain cords or baby monitor cords; babies can strangle on cords. Avoid placing the crib near drafty areas to prevent illness. Avoid placing the crib near high foot traffic, noisy areas so the infant's sleep isn't interrupted. Don't put the crib near places where it could be prone to falling or tipping over.

9. 2. Place the baby back-first into the crib. The sleepers are not as bulky as blankets, but should be plenty warm and comfortable with reduced suffocation risk. Check that whatever sleeper you buy is suitable in size for the crib. Ask your crib's manufacturer if you are unsure. Never attempt to double-up on the sleepers or blankets as the infant could get tangled up in them.

10. 4. Place baby’s feet at the foot part of the crib if you use a blanket. When situation the baby in the crib, you want to ensure the blanket will not easily unravel and allow the infant to get tangled. Tuck the blanket around the crib’s mattress Cover the baby only as high as his/her chest.

11. 5. Use the crib only as long as is suitable for your baby's size/age. If the baby or toddler is tall enough and old enough to climb out frequently, it may be time to switch to a bed.  Parents can delay the transition somewhat by lowering the mattress (if possible) or raising the rails (if possible). The transition can happen frequently between ages 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 Parents may need to coax the child from the crib to a bed with a "party" or having them select the bed themselves.

12. Safe Sleeping for Infants and Young Children Procedure A. Implementing safe sleep practices and environments Services caring for infants sleeping or resting must implement the following safe sleep practices to ensure a safe sleeping environment. 1. Always place infants under 12 months to sleep on their back from birth; never on their tummy or side.

13. Caregivers are to be aware that healthy infants placed on their back to sleep are less likely to choke on vomit than infants sleeping on their tummy. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is more common in infants under 6 months of age so where possible, caregivers are to support the infant to sleep on their back during this period. This may require the caregiver to regularly check and re-position an infant under 6 months of age onto their back during sleep periods. As infants grow and develop they will become more active and start to roll around the cot. Once an infant is over 6 months of age and is competently rolling, they must still be placed in the cot on their back, but can be allowed to find their own position of comfort.

14. 2. Provide a safe sleeping environment day and night. Ensure the mattress is firm, clean, well fitted and flat (not elevated or tilted). 3. Sleep infants with: feet at the bottom of the cot their head and face uncovered bed clothes tucked in securely so bedding is not loose, or in a safe sleeping bag (that is the correct size for the infant with a fitted neck, arm holes (or sleeves), and no hood, so that the infant cannot slip inside the bag and become completely covered). Ensure the bedclothes or sleeping bags are appropriate for the season to avoid overheating. no loose bedding, quilts, doonas, pillows, cot bumpers, sheepskins or soft toys in the cot which could pose a suffocation risk. no loose bedding, quilts, doonas, pillows, cot bumpers, sheepskins or soft toys in the cot which could pose a suffocation risk.

15. 1. Provide a smoke free environment. 2. Sleep infants in an individual cot (e.g. twins must be placed in their own cot). 3. Provide a supportive environment for women who wish to breastfeed (noting that equivalent conditions are also to be provided to women bottle feeding).

16. Preventing Sleep Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): The Do’s and Don’ts of Safe Sleep The Do’s DO place baby on his back to sleep. Back sleeping is most important during the first six months of life when the risk of SIDS is the highest but should be followed for the first year. DO breastfeed when possible. Research has shown that breastfed babies are as much as 60% less likely to die from SIDS than babies who do not any breastmilk. DO choose a firm mattress with a tightly fitted sheet. DO offer a pacifier to baby for naps and bedtime. Research suggests that the act of sucking on a pacifier may reduce the risk of SIDS. 

17. DO make sure your crib meets current safety standards. DO opt for a wearable blanket or a sleep sack instead of a blanket in the crib. DO have baby sleep in your room. DO seek good prenatal care during pregnancy. DO have your baby practice tummy time during wakeful hours to help strengthen his head, neck and shoulder muscles. DO educate other caregivers who will be responsible for creating a safe sleep environment for your baby. One out of five SIDS related deaths occurs when baby is in the care of someone other than their parents.

18. The Don’ts DON’T leave any soft objects in the crib such as blankets, pillows, stuffed animals or bumper pads. Any extra items in the crib can pose a risk for suffocation and strangulation. DON’T use swings, car seats and other infant chairs for routine sleep. DON’T use positioners or wedges in the crib. DON’T let baby get overheated. Choose lightweight clothing and keep the temperature in the room cool but comfortable. DON’T put baby to sleep in an adult bed. Your baby should have his own separate sleeping space that is free of pillows, blankets, and other soft objects. Having a separate sleep space for your baby also removes the risk of you or your partner accidentally rolling onto him while you are sleeping.

19. DON’T smoke during pregnancy or after your baby is born. Smoking during pregnancy is responsible for more than 1000 infant deaths each year. DON’T ever put baby to sleep on a couch, a lounge chair or any soft surface with cushions or blankets. Babies can become lodged between cushions or roll off of open surfaces resulting in suffocation or serious injury. DON’T ever cover baby’s head with anything while he is sleeping. DON’T fall asleep accidentally with baby in your bed or on the couch.

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