Babies as intelligent learners
2 reasons a baby may cry are...
What is...
Hunger, dirty diaper, tired, illness, boredom, over-stimulation, need for stimulation
(True or false) Babies who are touched, massaged, and held often are more irritable than babies who are not.
What is...
False- Touch helps your baby attach to you and provides comfort and a feeling of security to your baby-- making them less irritable.
(True or false) Babies all have the same temperament.
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False-Babies all have their very own temperament. Temperament refers to the natural way a person reacts or behaves in response to their environment.
(True or False) Taking care of yourself is selfish...
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False- Taking care of yourself is an essential part of parenting. When you recognize and meet your own needs, your children benefit too.
(True or false) A baby sitting upright is an indicator that they may be ready to eat solid foods.
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True--- Additional indicators include when the baby has head control, the tongue is no longer used to shove the food out of the way, your child looks curiously at the food, and open their mouth when they see the spoon.
(True or false) Meeting your baby’s needs in a loving and responsive way helps your baby develop trust and security...
What is...
True
Reading to my baby provides the following 2 types of stimulation...
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Reading to babies provides both visual and language stimulation. (Babies and toddlers who are read to on a daily babies tend to have a longer attention span when they are older.)
(True or False) Babies all have the same temperament as their primary caregiver.
What is...
False-Temperament is described by traits that are unique to each individual.
A self care activity I practice is...
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I can help my baby crawl by...
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You can help support the back legs of your baby to help with body coordination. You can also put objects on the floor just out of reach to motivate your baby to crawl.
An example of “parent-ese" is...
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Any example that is high pitched, sing-song voice, slow rhythm, clear articulation, repetitive.
A game that I play with my baby to offer stimulation is...
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Examples include- tummy tickles, silly songs, blowing bubbles, lifting a baby high in the air, peek-a-boo.
A difference between my baby’s temperament and my own is...
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[Answer is variable]
Some ways I keep other family members or friends updated about my babies development include...
What is...
Video calls, texting, phone calls, pictures, keeping a log/baby book to share with others.
An example of a hand signal to use with my baby to help him/her with transitions is (demonstrate it)...
What is...
Examples include signaling to eat, more food, “all done” with mealtime, time to sleep, waving hello and goodbye.
Babies learn language by...
What is...
Observational learning- listening to those around them, lip reading, copying and mimicking the sound system of your language.
An example of a baby massage technique is (demonstrate it)...
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A temperament type includes...
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Temperament types include, easy and flexible, slow to warm up, challenging, or a combination of these temperaments.
(True or false) My bond with my baby will diminish the more time they spend with other caregivers.
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False- A baby’s ability to connect with other caregivers is a healthy sign of development.
Aside from the nutritional value in foods, another benefit of having infants explore solid foods include...
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Infants are learning how to put food in their mouths, chew, swallow, and enjoy the process of eating with their family.
3 ways my baby communicates with me include...
What is...
Cooing, making and imitating sounds, mimicking smiling, laughing, other gestures, crying, touching, grabbing, etc.
2 cues that my baby is over-stimulated include...
What is...
Examples of disengagement cues include ___________.
I can help my baby soothe by...
Providing predictable responses with familiar, rhythmic, physical movements, voices and songs. Examples: gentle rocking while speaking in a calm voice, being swaddled, being sung to while being carried in a sling/baby carrier.
2 ways I cope when my baby is fussy/crying excessively are...
What is...
Examples: take deep breaths, put on quiet music to distract, reminder myself crying is normal, use self-talk (“I can cope with this”), call someone for help and take a break when I need to.
I can promote object permanence in my baby by...
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Object permanence is when babies begin to recognize that even though you (or objects) are out of their line of vision, you are still there somewhere. Playing games like peek-a- boo and hide and seek helps promote object permanence and ultimately strengths your baby’s sense of predictability and trust.