Safe Sleep
The safest position to place an infant in a crib is...
On their back
What are some reasons a child may not want to nap at childcare?
- Child just does not want to sleep
- Experiencing discomfort
- Bedtime fears
- Missing their parents
What does it mean to be 'organized' as an Educator? (List a few reasons)
- having a daily schedule
- having sleep materials organized in a specific area of the room
- labelling on sleep materials
What is the peak age of SIDS occurring?
2-4 months
What are some ways a child may show signs of being ready for sleep?
increased fussiness, rubbing at eyes, pulling at ears, yawning, sucking on fingers.
How can we figure out what infants like in order to fall asleep?
By talking to the family
What is the ideal temperature for sleep for infants?
20 degrees celsius
What are some ways we can cue to children that rest time is about to begin?
having a consistent rest time and rest routines from home, soft music, dimming the lights or a short story.
How can we show empathy to a child during rest time?
By showing them we understand what they're feeling, talking through their feelings, and providing comfort in whichever form the child would like
SIDS stands for:
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Do infants have a cap on how long they can nap at childcare?
No, rest time ends for toddlers at 2pm (in local centers) but infants do not need to have their naps capped unless the parent requests to do so.
What is one way that we can help create a sleep schedule?
Observation
What does the ABC's of safe sleep stand for?
A - Baby sleeps alone
B - Babies sleep on their back
C - stands for crib. Babies should sleep in a crib on a firm mattress.
How can we solve sleep struggles?
By being creative in your approach and maintaining patience with yourself and the child
How can Educators set nap time expectations?
Review during circle time, have conversations about nap time