Safe Sleeping Practices for Toddlers and Other Essential Childcare Practices

This article discusses safe sleeping practices for toddlers, nappy changing, toileting routines, mealtime environment, and other essential childcare practices. It also includes performance tasks for CHCECE005 course.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAN BODY....................................................................................................................................1
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................1
REFERENCE...................................................................................................................................2

1.1 a. Toddlers need sleep
toddlers are required daytime sleeps so that they can gain some energy for physical and mental
development which tales place in early childhood. It also helps in getting overtired.
Toddlers require sleep during the day as sleep plays an important part in influencing their
development and health. A child that receives proper sleep is able to concentrate better and take
on new information that will them to interact with people in much more positive way while
dealing with conflict and other challenges. Adequate amount of sleep during the day helps in
improving the attention and developing good memory as well as physical health.
1.1b
yes I also do this so that my child fall sleep quickly.
Gentle rhythms from the soft music helps the babies to fall asleep and gain better sleeping
quality. It improves sleep efficiency leading to have more time of sleeping while laying on the
bed. Moreover, soft music helps in reducing any sleeping problems. It calms the nervous system
leading to slower breathing and make the child relax.
1.2
there are chances that babies can be trapped in the mattress. Babies can also suffocate if the
items like small toy which is their in cot preventing him or her from breathing.
In this case, babies can be trapped between the mattress and cot frame when the mattress does
not fit properly within the cot. Children can be suffocated from different items such as their toys
and pillows that can prevent them from breathing.
1.3a
do's and don't
make baby sleep on their back. Dont make them sleep sideways
For sleep put your baby inside crip. Dont let them to sleep on car seat.
Put baby crip in parents room. Dot put them in other room.
Keep crip free from toys. Do not put pillows and toys in crip.
Give them pacifier. Do not smoke near them.
Do breast feed them when possible. Don't breastfeed them after long interval.
Provide education to care giver. Avoid using postioners.
Do choose light weight clothes. Dont make them overheat with heavy clothes.
Do get baby bed. Dont make them sleep in adult bed.
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Make sleep baby on bed. Do not sleep them on couch.
1.3b
put on AC for good sleep. If ac is not present in the room than open windows so that proper
ventilation can be there so that child will not feel suffocated. Open windows will allow fresh air
to pass in the room.
1.4a
start giving immunisation.
do not allow animal near babies.
Disposing waste properly.
Maintaining personal hygiene.
Carefully do toileting practice.
Proper management of play areas.
Provide training to the employees.
Make sure policies are followed.
Vaccination.
Hand washing activity.
1.4b
wash the bedding cloth of children everyday. If the bed sheet is soiled than an individual can use
soapy water for cleaning the soiled spot and placing below the sun. sheet should be kept in the
sheet bag in order to maintain hygiene.
21.a
put the sticky tape at the front of nappy and make sure that it is rightly fitted (Kraszewski, 2017).
21.b
put baby waste from nappy in the toilet and than put the nappy inside nappy bucket (Brock and
Jarvis, 2018).
2.2
baby routine is important so that baby can learn toileting habits. Yes toilet routine can be carried
in care situation.
2.3a
hiding him or her at the time of poo.
2.3b
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in soft voice I will ask the baby to go inside washroom.
2.4a
sharing toilet practices with family, keeping daily toilet record and making toileting plan.
2.4b
using same term is important to avoid confusion.
3.1a
so that children can enjoy their mealtime.
3.1b
offer new food items daily to the child and meal should be colourful.
3.2a
baby can give food within 3-4 hours. This changes when they grows.
3.2b
as toddlers grows there eating needs changes fast, holding babies at the time of feeding and
provide safe and secure environment to them.
3.3a
if the prepared formula is not used within 2 hours and store it inside fridge.
3.3b
under the running water thaw the breast milk- do not refreeze it is left more than 24 hours
outside.
in the warm water bowl, thaw breast milk- it cannot be refrozen put it inside fridge.
3.4a
use comfortable chair and pillow at the time of breastfeeding (Kovács, 2018).
3.4b
cracked nipples is the problem which can result in improper pumping, thrush etc. in order to
solve this issue ensure that baby has placed in proper direction at the time of feeding.
3.5a
washing hands
sanitizing platforms
use separate utensil for preparing non veg and poultry.
Refrigerate food.
Maintain hygiene
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don't make food if not feeling well.
Processing food carefully.
Eating immediately prepared food.
Storing cooked food properly.
Cooking food carefully.
Reheating already prepared food.
Raw food and cooked food should not contact.
Regularly hand wash.
Covered food properly to protect from insect.
Using clean water.
3.5b
as it can bring or increases the risk of E. as this is not the sterile product, so risk of infection is
there.
3.5c
they should have knowledge that at what time period cooked food can be put outside to cooled.
In order to learn food safety skills they can attain food safety classes.
4.1a
educator should communicate with parents properly so that child can eat at home as well.
4.1b
if the children is not eating for long time than they can fall sick and parents have the right to get
true information from care center regarding their child.
4.2a
I will put his toy aside so that he will roll again to take his toy.
4.2b
I will place cushions around the baby so that he or she will not fall.
4.3a
If child will fall down than it can cause injury, playing with sharp toys and playing with
inflammable items.
4.3b
I will immediately run and hold that child and give him or her first aid.
4.4a
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children should play with big toy which does not fit inside all the way of mouth.
4.4b
with the help of mouthing babies learn about the environment.
4.5
parents should have provide immunisation documents of their child at the care service centre and
also update it.
5.1
keep the atmosphere calm and positive and also do relaxing activities like listening to story (Cid,
Balsa and Antonaccio, 2017).
5.2a
exploratory play is done by child by using all its senses example playing with sand. It enhances
ability to concentrate more.
5.2b
it helps toddlers to learn the language and words easily.
5.3
example: where is the ball, here ball is the object (McClure and Barr, 2017). By naming the
object infant will pick that object.
5.4a
one educator should be there so that they can understand child need. Noise near day care can
impact child sleep.
5.4b
clothing changes: play soft music
nappy changes: try to talk about his or her parents
feeding: show him or her cartoon videos.
5.4c
observation will help educator to know the likes and dislikes of child.
5.5a
those items are considered as comfortable which is made from soft fibre and is non irritable.
5.5b
no this practice is not good because this can make child sad. Despite of that child should have
deal calmly.
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5.6a
physical contact is required to them right after birth which can regulate heart rate and they also
cry less.
5.6b
baby massage helps baby in relaxing and it increases blood circulation.
5.7a
example: when baby plays with water or sand toys is the exploratory behaviour it is helpful in
brain development.
5.7b
toddler can stop the learning practice if they are not responded positively (Hultgren and
Johansson, 2019).
5.8a
the reason for crying may be pain.
5.8b
pat the back of the baby so that he or she can burp.
5.8c
cuddle baby to make them relax.
6.1
they should have start communicating with them to understand their cultural values.
6.2a
it is the evolutionary theory which focuses on the relationships between humans.
6.2b
attending transition program and prepare the child mentally (Boardman and Levy, 2019).
6.2c
it is difficult for parents because they have attachment with them.
6.2d
as children are completely dependent on them for everything so that is why it is difficult.
6.3a
child's activity, development, problem if having, area of interest, likes, dislikes, eating habit and
allergy.
6.3b
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it can take place through phone calls.
7.1
national quality framework: this is the learning framework which comprises of legislation and
quality standard framework. It is developed to improve the care and education.
National Quality Standard: it is the benchmark which is set for maintaining quality for early
childhood care and education.
7.2
the sense of identity in children is strong, so they learn quickly.
Children are connected with the world, which develop their mind.
Sense of welling is there in children, which bridges cultural differences.
Children are quick learner.
Children are good communicator.
7.3
set oral hygiene habits
brush teeth regularly
teaching oral practice to child
using clean water
avoiding sugar
consulting dentist
avoid sticky food items
keep area cool.
Clear tongue properly.
Practice flossing
7.4
SIDS is the sudden infant death syndrome which creates suffocation while sleeping and can
causes death in children. Make sure that baby sleeps at their back and not sideways or on
stomach.
7.5
as per the US convention children have many rights which are right to live or survive. They have
the right to protect themselves from abuse or violence. Right to education is the right of every
children so that they can fulfil their potential.
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7.6
for the care workers it is important that they understand the policies and procedures of the
organisation so that they can follow their practices accordingly. No staff can work opposed to
the policies and standards which are laid down by the organisation. If they do so then company
have the right to terminate such workers.
PERFORMANCE TASKS
T1- It is recommended that the toddlers must have safe sleeping practices, by considering all the
requirements of the child such as its sleeping pattern with respect to time details and various
durations. It is important to ensure proper bedding for the child to have a comfortable and
undisturbed sleep that will prevent from having the child very irritated and cry in the process.
These bedding process also requires to understand and implement hygiene practices and
developing a safe space for this child. Producing safe sleep practices helps in increasing the
quality of sleep for the toddler. Safe sleep practices includes eliminating any hazards while
keeping the blankets, pillows and soft toys out of their way when they are sleeping. It is
recommended to include room sharing for toddlers but not sharing the same bed.
T2-
 Changing the nappies while following all necessary hygienic practices is a must. It
includes preparing for change diapers including covering the changing surface with a
disposable liner cloth. It is followed by cleaning the child during placing the child on
surface and unfasten the diaper. It is important to remove the trash and replace the diaper
with a clean and new one. This is followed by washing the hands of child as well as of
the person changing the nappies.
 It is important to support the child while they are learning to use the toilet. For this, it is
required to keep the toilet routine consistent within the home as well as child care. Such
support will help them to learn easily and smoothly while learning basic toileting
routines. This support helps them to share what they are learning and sharing.
 To provide experience with the nappy changing and toileting, it is important to adapt
according to the routines of the child. This is done by providing consistency and
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including the scope for meeting individual needs. It is required to provide opportunities
and interactions to foster their growth.
T3- In the process of having quality within mealtime environment includes:
 Ensuring that the toddlers fed on individual basis, that is each infant has an individual
schedule and not expecting the children to be hungry during the same time period. When
the toddlers grow at a rapid pace, they will evolve and change from their hunger needs. It
is suggested to hold the child while feeding them as it reduces the risk of chocking.
 Providing supportive space for mothers to breast feed is essential as it helps in providing
the home child care for the baby during the time of breastfeed. Having a private place
where the mother can feed the child. Support can also be provided through materials that
will support the breast feeding including brochures, pamphlets and contact. In addition to
this, freezer space can be provided where the mothers can store their breast milk.
 Follow correct storage requirement for the milk. It includes storing the milk at room
temperature for up to 4 hours and in the refrigerator for up to almost 4 days. For heating
the milk, it is supposed to be placed in breast milk bottles and put it in lukewarm water
for some minutes to help it comes towards the body temperature.
T4-
 To develop a safe and healthy environment, one can communicate with the family on
daily basis wit the help of using bulletin board and emails. Share the family recipe and
traditions related to the food. Moreover, it can be done by asking the family to share
snacks that are culturally relevant.
 Baby proofing the place can help in creating safe playing areas where they can learn and
play without having any restriction and getting hurt. This will allow them to play without
any risk.
T5-
 Relation are developed by providing the child with a predictable routine that is fulfilled
with personal care routines. Keeping the routines consistent is done by following the
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same things and within the same order, will help the children to understand the
expectations.
 Responding with the same practice and repeating the words they say will build good
relations. The child will learn words using the repetitive syllables and not the mixed
sounds. Making use of simple words in front of toddlers helps them to learn and provide
them with a starting point for vocabulary learning.
 Interaction are added on one- on- basis provides an opportunity for building good
relations with the child. This is done by asking questions, commenting on their playing
activities and expressing certain feelings. It is important to communicate regarding their
choices and asking for their preferred toys and activities.
T6-
 gathering the family information of the child helps in understanding their values better
and to provide them with same type of experience. Gathering family information helps in
building a personal relation with parents and child and making therefore, making the
child care system with home care environment.
 Assisting the family of the child to have transition within care system will create a safe
space where the child as well as its family can trust the care system.
 Communicating with the family and staying connected with them on regular basis
develops relation as communication is the key to understand their expectations.
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REFERENCE
Books and Journals
Boardman, K. and Levy, R., 2019. ‘I hadn’t realised that whilst the babies and toddlers are
sleeping, the other children can’t get to the books!’The complexities of ‘access’ to
early reading resources for under-threes. Early Years, pp.1-15.
Brock, A. and Jarvis, P., 2018. Born to play: babies and toddlers playing. In Perspectives on
Play (pp. 119-156). Routledge.
Cid, A., Balsa, A.I. and Antonaccio, V., 2017. Positive Parenting: Babies and Toddlers Group-
Based Parental Interventions.
Hultgren, F. and Johansson, B., 2019. Including babies and toddlers: A new model of
participation. Children's Geographies. 17(4). pp.375-387.
Kovács, B., 2018. Childcare Arrangements for Babies and Toddlers. In Family Policy and the
Organisation of Childcare (pp. 127-160). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
Kraszewski, S., 2017. Improving immunisation uptake in babies and toddlers. Practice
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McClure, E. and Barr, R., 2017. Building family relationships from a distance: Supporting
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