IT’S NOT JUST ROUTINE Feeding Diapering Napping

Routines Are The Heart of Care Routines offer one-on-one attention. Consist approach makes routines predictable for the child. Routines strengthen emotional bonds between infant and caregiver. Routines build child’s self confidence.

Two Parts of Routines Ensure health and safety for both the caregiver and the children. Caring out each routine with respect for the child and a genuine interest in what the child is experiencing.

Hand Washing The single most effective way to prevent illness!

Hand Washing Before and after eating and handling food (especially raw meat), caregivers must scrub their hands with soap and water for at least 10 seconds and rinse well under running water.

Toddlers wash their own hands What you need: Warm running water Plenty of soap Allow time Help them to dry

Feeding

Feeding Young Infants Support Breast Feeding Safe handling of formula Calm, peaceful setting Infants held in caregivers lap until they can sit on their own. Elevate head while Feeding with a bottle

Foods to Avoid: Egg Whites Honey Peanuts Chocolate Citrus Popcorn Nuts Grapes Hot dog rounds Raw carrots

Five Food Groups Protein Vegetables Fruits Grains Dairy

By 18 Months, Toddlers Can Serve Themselves: Pouring a beverage Eating with their fingers Using a spoon

It’s More Than Just Eating! Child learns to trust that their needs will be met. They practice fine motor skills. Their language is enhanced. The participate in social interaction.

It’s More than Changing a Wet Diaper! Diapering should be done with the child not to the child. Consistent, predictable routines and the caregiver describing what comes next allows the child to be a participant. Diapering is an important time for one-on-one conversations.

Diapering Safety Make sure the changing table is a comfortable height. Bend knees to pick child up. Have toddlers climb up steps to diaper table. Have all supplies within reach of adult but not children. Never leave a child unattended!

Health Precautions Gloves should be used when the child has a bloody nose or injury, when an oozing rash or blood in the diaper is observed, or when the caregiver has a cut on the hand. Universal Precautions should be used consistently, not just when a child seems to be ill.

Napping A restful environment is needed: Low lights Good ventilation Comfortable temperature

Crib Safety Side rails locked Slats 2.5 inches apart Corner posts not extended Mattress fits firmly No rough edges

Posted procedures Away from food Diaper wastebasket 3” Barrier around table Steps to changing table Supplies close by Diapering

Bedding Labeled with child’s name Stored individually Laundered regularly

SIDS Prevention Place child on back to sleep Avoid smoke Avoid soft materials Monitor the room temperature Encourage breast feeding Maintain immunizations

It’s More Than Napping Napping routine should be consistent with home practices. Allow individual schedules. Offer a familiar blanket or stuffed toy.