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Thank you, Fiona Lohrenz
ARTICLE START ———————————————————-The Do’s! 1, Neatness and cleanliness is paramount with kids. 2, Clip nails carefully and regularly. 3, Promptly change dirty diapers and ensure area is thoroughly cleaned. 4, Ensure genitals are clean and dry at all times in order to avoid fungal infection. 5, Dermatitis and fungal infections can be minimized with correct care of the scalp. 6, Ensure clothing is loose and airy as tight clothes can be irritating to the skin. 7, Child’s room should be well ventilated and lit. Keep clean and dustfree. 8, Arrange a appropriate sized bed with a waterproof undersheet for the child. 9, Have soothing music toys near child’s sleeping area. 10, The neck muscles in a young baby are weak so always support the head with your hand. 11, Breastfeeding is the great nutrition for baby, strengthens the emotional connection with mom and should be on demand. Ensure nipples are clean. Lactating takes a lot out of mom so she should eat well.
12, Bottle feeding moms should clean, sterilise and keep dry feeding bottles. 13, Microwave heating of drinks is not recommended due to possibility of scalding. 14, Milk, fibers, food and cosmetics can cause allergies. If child is exhibiting an allergic reaction try to discover the offending allergen through a process of elimination. 15, Always use mosquito nets. Malaria, filariasis, dengue and yellow fever are spread through bites. Sleep can also be disturbed due to itchy, enflamed skin eruptions. 16, Ensure you have a calm, consistent bedtime routine to encourage healthy sleep. Kids need lots of sleep. Growth hormones kick in during REM so napping kids are busy. 17, As kids pass the different age milestones keep a record of language, growth, behavioral, motor and personal social development. Everyone is different so parents shouldn’t panic if slight variations are noted. 18, Regular measurement of weight and height is essential to asses growth. 19, Expect lots of poops after most feeds in the early days. Initiate toilet training as child gets more independent. Introduce the sitting on the toilet seat from 10 months. 20. Always thoroughly sanitise the toilet seat. Sharing with other kids isn’t encouraged. 21, Call the doctor is child exhibits the following signs or symptoms; convulsions, difficulty breathing, excessive crying, fever with rigor, frequent vomiting with diarrhoea, stiffness of neck or bluish discoloration of the body. 22, Keep a fully stocked first aid kit to hand which should contain dressing, sterile cotton and antiseptic lotion. Note all emergency numbers and keep in an obvious place. 23, Keep all child medications in a seperate box. Note all dosage and administration details. 24, Ensure you have the correct car seat fitted. 25, Attach an identity card to your child’s clothes with your address and telephone number. 26, Supervise a child learning to walk to minimize accidents. 27, In the event of an accident perform necessary first aid steps and get victim to hospital asap.
What we should not do? 1, Never shake the baby, it can cause damage to the brain. 2,Don’t keep any small articles near the baby . 3,Sharp pointed articles like pen, pencil, etc should not be given to kids. 4,Avoid allowing water into ears while in the bath. 5,Food should not be given forcibly when the baby is crying or coughing continuously. 6,Do not overfeed the baby. 7,Articles like mosquito repellents, moth balls, ink, gum, medicines etc should be kept out of reach of children. 8,Avoid tight clothing. 9,Never leave a baby near the edge of the bed. 10,Do not give your baby to strangers and avoid close contact with others. 11,Caution around electrical sockets and wires. 12,Kitchen is a dangerous place for children. Don’t leave them alone in the kitchen.
13, Supervise your child the entire time they are in the tub. Keep water level low. 14,Avoid smoking inside the house. 15, Keep pets at a distance (ensure they have received all shots). 16,When the child starts walking ensure you have locked gates on stairs and never allow them to climb the steps. 17, Avoid strong light in the bedroom. 18,When you are travelling don’t accept food from fellow passengers. 19, Don’t allow a child to crawl in the dirt. 20,If you are sick or someone else is sick stay away from the kids. 21, Avoid areas of pollution, large crowds and hospital wards. 22,Table lamp should not be kept near the kids, this will attract insects at night and cause problems. 23, Never give medicine that has been prescribed for someone else to your child. 24,Medicine which has passed the expiry date should not be used. ———————————————————-ARTICLE END
You can find more childcare articles at Fiona Lohrenz’s website where you’ll also find her ‘Start a Daycare Business’ DVD guide: Start A Day Care Business DVD She has a lot of knowledge to impart having run her own daycare for 10 years. You can find her at her website: ChildCareOnly.com
- Fiona Lohrenz
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