Feeding
What is the best food that a parent can provide for their baby?
Breastmilk
What are the 2 different types of diapers?
Cloth and disposable
What is the process of forming close, affectionate bonds between a parent and child called?
Attachment
During which year of life do babies grow especially quickly?
The first year
TRUE OR FALSE: You should drink caffeinated drinks while breastfeeding
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: By 12 months old a baby should be able to eat some of the same foods as the family
TRUE: as long as the food is mashed/chopped appropriately
What is it called when you make your home safe for a baby?
Baby Proofing
Name 2 activities parents can use to form attachment
Any Two: Feeding, bathing, comforting, responding to cries, playing, singing, or establishing routines
Name one way parents can encourage brain development through play.
Any one: Singing, clapping, storytelling, smiling, or providing age-appropriate play activities
Name one challenge a partner may experience after a baby arrives.
Lack of sleep, jealousy, or adjusting to new routines and expenses.
What is baby formula made out of?
They are mostly based on cow's milk or soy
About how many diaper changes will a baby need before potty training?
Over 5,000
Why is a support network especially important for a single parent?
It provides companionship, practical help, and support with parenting and work responsibilities.
TRUE OR FALSE: A baby's brain starts developing early during pregnancy
TRUE (4th/5th week of pregnancy)
What is one common change new parents experience after bringing home a baby?
Any one: Changes in their routines, sleep, responsibilities, or freedom.
What is the most important food you should not give to a baby until they are at least one year old?
Honey (can cause infant botulism)
Name two safety concerns parents should consider before bringing a newborn home?
Any two: Safe sleep, safe bathing, crib safety, and car seat safety
What are three ways that parents can bond with a premature baby who must stay in an incubator?
Any three ways: By talking, singing, gently stroking the baby through the incubator's portholes, and spending time nearby
What are the four areas of development parents should support?
Physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development
How can a parent begin building confidence in caring for a newborn?
Through hands-on experience and gradually learning the baby's needs and routines.
What two hormones involved in breastfeeding help create a comforting effect for parent and baby?
Oxytocin and prolactin.
What are two possible disadvantages of cloth diapers?
They may be less absorbent and need to be changed more often
Why do children need a secure attachment to their caregiver?
Without that bond or tie between an infant and their caregiver, it becomes difficult for children to reach other milestones in their emotional development.
TRUE OR FALSE: Baby's can start learning how to suck their fingers BEFORE they are born
TRUE
What is one physical change a parent may experience after giving birth?
Any one: Increased sweating, more frequent urination, or the uterus gradually shrinking