Period of Purple Crying
explain the period of purple crying
how is period of purple crying is a phase in the newborn's life where they may cry for hours a day without a reason. It starts at about 2 weeks of age and can last up to 3-4 months.
True or False: Baby sign language will prevent baby from speaking
what is false
What is diaper rash and what causes it
what is red, painful reaction in the diaper area caused by dampness, a yeast infection, soap, perfume or oils
True or false: Antibiotic resistance develops when you take antibiotics for bacterial infections as prescribed
what is false
antibiotic resistance develops when you take antibiotics for viral infections, or not as prescribed (taking other people’s antibiotics, not finishing antibiotic course, taking only 1 antibiotic pill a day instead of the prescribed 3, etc)
A main contributor to infant brain development
what is their early experiences with other people and the world
Is the period of purple crying normal in the newborns life?
What is yes
True or False: The baby's sign does not need to look identical to the parent's sign.
What is true
A dangerous consequence of diarrhea, vomiting, or fevers
What is dehydration
what is antibiotic resistance?
when is when bacteria no longer die from antibiotics or antibacterial products due to learning how to survive by adapting and evolving
a positive way to interact with your infant
what is serve and return interactions
Is it normal that soothing techniques won't always work?
what is yes, it is normal for soothing techniques to not always work.
explain baby sign language
what is, it is a modified version of American Sign Language and a way for babies to communicate their wants and needs.
Fevers are very rare and serious at what age?
what is 3 months or younger
where is good bacteria and what do they do for us?
what is on our skin, digestive system, mouth, surfaces. They help us digest certain foods, kill bad bacteria, maintain gut health
Safety considerations for the 2-3 month age
what is infant can start to roll making it more dangerous to leave them unattended on surfaces. Also they like to put things in their mouths which could case them to choke
most important thing not to do during this phase? What can it cause?
what is shaken baby syndrome
suggested age to start teaching baby sign language
What is 6 months
How can you relieve your baby's nasal congestion?
what is..humidifier in baby’s room, using a bulb syringe to clear any mucus from baby’s nose immediately after instilling 2 drops of saline per nostril
why is antibiotic resistance a problem?
what is because when we develop antibiotic resistance, it makes it very difficult for us to treat serious bacterial infections as our body would not respond to treatment. Therefore, increasing risk of death
A way to encourage language development in infants
To help facilitate your baby’s language development, there are a few things you can do.
Talk to your baby all the time and respond whenever your baby communicates with you
Read, tell stories, and sing to your baby
When you’re bathing or changing their diaper, chat with your baby about what you’re doing
Try to let your baby see your face when you’re talking
Repeat and respond to your baby’s coos and babbles
the letter R stand for in the word purple
What is resists soothing
List three benefits of baby sign language
what is, helps babies communicate their wants a needs, reduces frustrations, develops communication, increases bonding time between baby and parent.
How can you usually tell apart newborn acne from eczema?
what is..newborn acne is small, pimple like bumps only on baby’s face and neck, does not bother baby, due to maternal hormones, goes away after first few weeks of life.
Eczema is itchy/inflamed/red/ dry skin patches, on face and neck but also elbows and knees, very itchy and uncomfortable, starts within 1-6mo of life and into childhood, caused by genetics or allergens
Besides inappropriate use of antibiotic medication, what else increases risk of antibiotic resistance?
what is antibacterial/antimicrobial products such as cleaning products, soaps, window cleaners, toothpastes/mouthwashes, garbage bags, child and baby products
A community resource that parents and infants can access to encourage infant development.
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