Points to Consider When Feeding A Baby
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:15 pm
Your Assignment Module Number and Heading: Care for babies and children
Your Assignment Type: Standard Question
Currently Working in Childcare? No
Your knowledge: Beginner
Your Question?
Explain how the following points should be considered when feeding an infant:
-physical environment
-adult interactions
-cultural background
-individual routines
What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
When feeding the baby in child care setting carers need to make sure they follow the same routines that child has at home. Parents and carers should discuss any individual routines that child may have.
Carer should hold the baby in their arms when feeding in a calm and safe place. Child shouldn’t be distracted while feeding by other children or adults. Carers should avoid having loud conversations between each other, or be engaging in different activities, their attention should be focused on the child they are feeding. Child should feel comfortable and secured.
Carer needs be considered about the times and amount of food given to the child and respect their cultural background.
Description and Message:
Am I on the right track here? Just got a little bit stuck on that one. Especially the cultural part.
Your Assignment Type: Standard Question
Currently Working in Childcare? No
Your knowledge: Beginner
Your Question?
Explain how the following points should be considered when feeding an infant:
-physical environment
-adult interactions
-cultural background
-individual routines
What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
When feeding the baby in child care setting carers need to make sure they follow the same routines that child has at home. Parents and carers should discuss any individual routines that child may have.
Carer should hold the baby in their arms when feeding in a calm and safe place. Child shouldn’t be distracted while feeding by other children or adults. Carers should avoid having loud conversations between each other, or be engaging in different activities, their attention should be focused on the child they are feeding. Child should feel comfortable and secured.
Carer needs be considered about the times and amount of food given to the child and respect their cultural background.
Description and Message:
Am I on the right track here? Just got a little bit stuck on that one. Especially the cultural part.
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