Pacifier
Can prolonged pacifier use harm my baby's oral development or health?
Yes
What is a tummy time stimulant mat?
? Answer: It is a mat designed to encourage infants to build neck and upper body strength while laying on their stomachs.
What ages are baby gyms created for?
Newborn-toddlerhood
What is the Mamaroo?
A smart swing
What is the SNOO?
A smart bassinet/ smart sleeper.
What can pacifiers reduce the risk?
SIDS
True or false- Tummy Time reduces the risk of positional plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome), which can occur if babies spend too much time on their backs.
True
How can a baby gym help strengthen a baby’s muscles?
The babies reach, kick, and look around, strengthening their muscles.
What motion does the swing perform?
parent-inspired movements
What two things does a smart sleeper do?
Play white noise and rock the baby.
What does NNS stand for?
Non-Nutritive Sucking
Are tummy time water mats safe?
Yes, if you get a leak-proof design, use clean water, and monitor the baby at all times.
How do baby gyms develop eye tracking skills?
Babies look around at different toys.
What does the colorful mobile promote?
Fine motor skills
What does a baby need to be in order to use the SNOO?
The SNOO swaddle/ Strap.
What sequence do Pacifiers allow for that helps facilitate successful feeding?
The suck, swallow, breathe sequences
In the beginning, how much tummy time can babies spend on the tummy time mat.
Baby's a few days old can have two to three sessions lasting three to five minutes each, by two months old they should have 15-30 minutes of tummy time daily.
How do baby gyms provide sensory stimulation?
A Variety of textures, toys, colors, and Patterns, for young infants, and contrasting patterns
Can an infant sleep in the Mamaroo?
No, they should be moved if they fall asleep in it.
What sound would the SNOO make for a crying baby?
Womb-like sounds
What are the possible infections associated with pacifiers?
colds, stomach bugs, oral thrush, and ear infections
Why is tummy time important?
It is vital for developing motor skills, head control, and preventing flat spots on the head. As well as creating a foundation for crawling, sitting, and other achievements.
Do play gyms help with social and emotional development? If yes, how?
Promoting curiosity, bonding, calm spaces, and promoting independence.
What are the sounds that the Mamaroo makes?
Jingle, Bliss, Chirp, and Tide.
What are the three Requirements to use the SNOO?
less than 33 lbs., 6 months or younger, cannot push up on hands and knees.