1. Other Infant Care Skills HPC 3O March 26 th, 2013

2. Diapering a Baby You have choices! Disposable vs. reusable Young baby – 12-15 x a day Older baby – fewer diaper changes Diaper change: a time of interaction!

3. Supplies for Diapering Study, padded surface Cloth diapers (sized) or disposable diapers Wet washcloth Extra washcloths Soft tissues Baby oil

4. How to Diaper Never leave a baby alone Steps: 1.Remove diaper and clean baby 2.Put on a fresh diaper 3.Dispose of used supplies

5. Washing Cloth Diapers Wash separately in the hottest water with a mild soap Regular detergent makes fabric rough Dry in the sun

6. Diaper Rash Patches of rough, irritated skin Treatment: change diaper frequently, clean thoroughly, use products with zinc oxide and cod liver oil, expose diaper area to air and avoid waterproof pants Consult pediatrician if worse!

7. Sleep Newborn – 12 – 20 hours Older baby – few naps a day Active vs. inactive babies

8. Preparation for Sleep Wash face & hands, change clothes & diaper Routine is essential* Rock baby or sing for a few minutes Calm and unhurried manner

9. Preparation for Sleep Put baby to sleep on back Follow same routine every night Talk to pediatrician regarding sleep problems

10. Crying to Sleep Some say, “cry it out” Other say, “no, that harms the baby emotionallly” Middle ground is most preferrable

11. Bedtime Problems Active babies especially, become restless Baby may wake up at night Parents should let children learn to sleep on their own Crying baby requires immediate attention

12. Understanding Emotional & Social Development

13. Comparing Emotional & Social Development Emotional development – process of learning to recognize and express feelings Social development – process of learning to interact with others and to express oneself to other How do they connect?

14. Attachment Babies have a need for physical contact – huddling, cuddling, rocking or being near Parent – child bond – attachment Chicken-wire mothers example (Harry Harlow) Mary Ainsworth’s experiment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTsewNr HUHU

15. Attachment Imprinting in swans, ducks, chickens and geese (ex: goslings) Young babies can feel loneliness Failure to thrive as a result of lack of attention and love

16. Psychology & Infant Development Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq6lDRZ teb0