Healthy Food and Snack
Eat together at mealtimes
offer foods that are
colorful
bite-size and easy to eat
the same kinds of food that the rest of your family likes
How to help your toddler-preschooler enjoy healthy foods?
-your child might say his tummy hurts
-your child might feel warm to touch (100.4F(38C or higher is considered a fever.
-your child may not want to eat
-your child is cranky and unsettled
How Can I tell if my child is Sick
-the health care provider checks Childs growth, development, vision, and hearing
- write down any questions and take it to your appointment incase you forget
-give your child extra hugs of encouragement , as your child might be scared or frightened.
During a regular check -up several things usually happen
You should do this;
-before meals
-after using the washroom
-after playing outside
Hand Washing
-toss a ball around
-Turn on music and dance
-Crawl on the floor with your baby
Make time everyday for active play
Apples ,Bananas, carrot, peas, oranges.
Fruits and vegetables that are dried frozen or canned in their own juice offer good nutrition too.
What are good fruit and vegetables for your toddler and preschooler
-Encourage your child to drink extra fluids
-if fever at 103F(39.4C) or higher, accompanied by symptoms of difficulty breathing, severe headache, stiff neck, confusion or rash
-Call the doctor /Qdoc/ healthlinks
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What to do if your child is sick?
-your child should start getting her immunizations at about 2 months of age
If you choose to have our child immunized
-even when your child is a baby , they only need 2 or 3 baths a week.
-Avoid bubble baths, They can cause skin irritations
- strong bubble baths can cause vaginal infections in girls
Bath time
-show your child that you have fun being active
-your child learns more rom your example then almost anything.
Be active with your child
Whole Wheat bread, or rolled rice, bagels, noodles, pasta, unsweetened cereals are grain options for healthy eating.
Grain products
Vomiting ( not able to keep food down)
- overly sleepiness (lethargic)
-ear pain ( rubbing of Ears)
-Showing signs of new rash
When to visit your health care provider
Wash your hands and then use a soft clean damp cloth to gently massage your baby's gums twice a day.
Take care of your baby's gums even before the teeth come in
less is better when it come to screen time.
-put on fun educational program to help your child learn.
sesame street, barney examples
Limit screen time
cooked meat ,poultry shellfish, eggs and beans ,peanuts and nut butter and tofu are examples of?
Meat and Alternatives
Always check with your healthcare provider, or Pharmacist before giving a new medication.
-How often should you give it to your child
-Should you give the medicine with food?
-How much should you give your child
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When should I Give Medicine?
When should I Give Medicine?
make sure your child is immunized
immunization protects children's against
-whooping cough
-measles
-chicken pox
use a very soft brush. gently floss when 2 teeth are next to each other
Start gentle brushing when your baby gets her first tooth
Foods like whole hot dogs ,nuts, seeds popcorn ,whole grapes, fruit ,with pits and raw carrots can cause choking.
Some snacks can be dangerous for your child
-Be calm
-put the medicine in your Childs cheek with a dropper.
-do not give medicine when child is crying or upset, or pour medicine down Childs throat. child can choke
-try giving medicine in 2 smaller spoonful's instead of 1 spoonful.
-offer lots of praise or a special treat or activity for taking their medicine.
How can I get my child to take Medicine?