1. Bell Ringer December 9th, 2011
Why do babies cry?

2. Have this playing during the bell quiz and when they first come in.

3. Why does an infant cry?

4. 4 Basic cries Hungry cry Bored, Tired, Fussy cry Pain cry Anger cry
Rhythmical rise and fall with short pause in between the cry.
The most DEMANDING CRY!
Bored, Tired, Fussy cry
Whimper in short bursts, low pitched but gradually gets loud and
demanding if ignored and the Infant will learn to use this cry to get what it needs.
Pain cry
The most obvious and fearful cry. Begins with a loud inward gasp and is followed by a rising shriek. Inward gasp may take a few seconds before the bay gets enough air to shriek.
Anger cry
Less piercing than pain, but still Loud and demanding
forceful bursts on and off.

6. Any other forms of communication?
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
How does your reaction to a crying baby influence it?

7. They all could be and so could you!
Who are the potential child abusers?
They all could be and so could you!

8. ____________________________
Formula for abuse
Let’s get stressed
Child +
Caregiver
Stress
____________________________
CHILD ABUSE

9. What to check when an infant cries
Is the baby ill?
Does the baby have a temperature?
Are the baby's gums red or swollen?
Are ears warm to the touch or is there drainage?
Is the baby vomiting?
Does the baby have diarrhea?
Could the baby have allergies?
Could the baby have colic?
Does the baby pull his/her legs up to the stomach and release them in a jerking motions?
If the baby is breast fed, has the mother eaten something to upset the baby (onions, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, high intake of dairy products)?
Is the baby eating the correct formula
is it time to introduce sold food into the baby’s diet?
Remember they are too young to understand your requests.
Just because it is night does not mean the baby turns off or switches to your schedule.
Make up your mind that you are there to help the baby, not necessarily to stop the baby from crying.
Things to check:
Is the baby hungry?
Does the baby need to burp?
Is the diaper wet or dirty?
Is the baby comfortable?
Is the baby trying to release stress?
Does the baby want to be held?
Is the room too warm or too hot?
Is the light appropriate?

10. In desperation, you might find yourself doing things you hope no one will ever see you do!

11. In desperation, you might find yourself bribing the child.

12. How to cope with crying (snake around the room and read)
Walk with the baby
Rock the baby
Dance with the baby
Bounce the baby gently in your arms or on your knee
Take the baby for a stroller ride
Take the baby for a ride in the car
Let the baby sit in a baby swing
Provide white noise for the baby (vacuum, radio)
Divert the baby’s attention
Sing to the baby
Rub the baby’s back
Massage he baby with a warmed lotion
Wrap the baby snugly in a blanket.
SWADDLE it a blanket
Feed the baby
Burp the baby
Give the baby a pacifier
Turn off the lights and gently rub the babies back
Let someone else tend to the baby
Turn on the TV
Take the baby outside
Turn on music
Change the baby’s diaper
Give the baby a warm bath
Lay down and place the baby on your stomach and rub the baby’s back
Make sure the room temperature is comfortable

13. How to Swaddle a baby Position like a diamond and fold down top corner
Place the baby so his neck is on the fold
Pull right corner over is arm and across the body
Tuck it under the back
Pull bottom center up over his left shoulder and tuck under is left arm

14. The 5 S’s of calming a baby
Read Handout

15. If all else fails: (Because sometimes they just want to cry)
After checking to make sure the baby is not hungry, wet, or in danger, place him/her in the crib, close the door, and call a friend to talk to for a few minute be sure to check the baby at least every ten minutes.

16. ROLE PLAY Role-play parents attempting to soothe a crying infant
Use one or more of the strategies mentioned in class
Feeding and burping, check diaper, check clothing, swaddle the baby, sing or play music, move with the baby, etc…

17. Safety Pamphlet
As a group, read over and discuss your assigned safety topic. Further information can also be found in the class textbook.
As a group design a brochure that is colorful, creative, eye-catching, and informative NOT JUST A BUNCH OF WORDS.
Keep information short and to the point. Use proper grammar and spelling.
Be prepared to present this information to the class. Plan your group presentation.
Make this something you would like to listen to and read. If you think that you would be bored listening to or reading the information, than it needs to be changed.
Before your presentation, give this grade sheet to the teacher. After your presentation, give your pamphlet to the teacher.

18. HOME WORK 
Home Safety Check List
Home Safe Not Sorry