You have Days 4 and 5 to complete all of the activities below.
1. Read all directions first in order to know how to complete all of the activities within 2 days.
In this activity, you will practice essential baby care routines using the computerized doll, CHIP. While taking care of CHIP, you will acquire confidence in holding, diapering, and carrying a baby.Don't forget to ask your teacher to turn the baby on. If you are the second Life Management class for your grade level the baby should already be on. To test if the baby is on put him/her on her tummy for a few seconds. If he/she is on the baby will cry. To make the baby stop pick the baby up and snuggle him/her. You will be utilizing a book that provides step-by-step examples of basic baby care routines.
2. Locate the resource books The Baby Owner's Manual. You
3. You will need the following items for this activity. If you do not see all of these items in your work area, check inside of the travel bag:
Handling Your Baby
A baby requires constant picking up and carrying, which should be done as gently and smoothly as possible. It is a good practice to wash your hands before handling a baby. Never handle a baby roughly. When picking up a baby, remain in close body contact, communicate reassuring noises, and support the head at all times. By the age of six months, when the baby has mastered raising its head, you won't need to worry so much about supporting its neck.
4. In the resource book, find the Handling the New Baby section. Follow the step-by-step instructions and practice the following activities:
In this activity, you will practice essential baby care routines using the computerized doll, CHIP. While taking care of CHIP, you will acquire confidence in holding, diapering, and carrying a baby.Don't forget to ask your teacher to turn the baby on. If you are the second Life Management class for your grade level the baby should already be on. To test if the baby is on put him/her on her tummy for a few seconds. If he/she is on the baby will cry. To make the baby stop pick the baby up and snuggle him/her. You will be utilizing a book that provides step-by-step examples of basic baby care routines.
2. Locate the resource books The Baby Owner's Manual. You
3. You will need the following items for this activity. If you do not see all of these items in your work area, check inside of the travel bag:
- Travel bag
- Baby carrier
- Cloth diaper
- Diaper pins
- Blanket
- Disposable diaper
Handling Your Baby
A baby requires constant picking up and carrying, which should be done as gently and smoothly as possible. It is a good practice to wash your hands before handling a baby. Never handle a baby roughly. When picking up a baby, remain in close body contact, communicate reassuring noises, and support the head at all times. By the age of six months, when the baby has mastered raising its head, you won't need to worry so much about supporting its neck.
4. In the resource book, find the Handling the New Baby section. Follow the step-by-step instructions and practice the following activities:
- Picking up the baby
- The Cradle hold
- The Shoulder hold
- Passing the baby
Carrying Your Baby
A carrier is a popular method of transporting your baby. The center provided enables you to hold CHIP facing forward. Carriers contain stiff padding behind the head to provide extra support and protection to an infant's neck. An infant does not possess strong enough muscles to hold up its own head until approximately 6 months of age.
5. Locate the baby carrier.
6. In the resource book, find the Essential Transportation Accessories section. Find the page titled, Carriers. Read about the different carriers and practice the following activities:
- Putting your baby into the carrier
- Taking your baby out of the carrier
- Walking around the room with the baby in the carrier
Swaddling Your Baby
Swaddling, or snugly wrapping baby with a blanket, promotes a feeling of safety and security as the young infant adjusts to a brand new world. Swaddling also keeps the baby warm. However, the ability to regulate body temperature is not fully functional during the first few months of life. As a result, an infant can very easily get too hot or too cold.
7. Locate the blanket.
8. In the resource book, find the Comforting the Baby section. Find the pages titled Swaddling Your Baby. Follow the step-by-step illustrations and practice the following activity:
9. Show your instructor your swaddled baby.
Swaddling, or snugly wrapping baby with a blanket, promotes a feeling of safety and security as the young infant adjusts to a brand new world. Swaddling also keeps the baby warm. However, the ability to regulate body temperature is not fully functional during the first few months of life. As a result, an infant can very easily get too hot or too cold.
7. Locate the blanket.
8. In the resource book, find the Comforting the Baby section. Find the pages titled Swaddling Your Baby. Follow the step-by-step illustrations and practice the following activity:
- Swaddling your baby
9. Show your instructor your swaddled baby.
Diapers and Diaper Changing Uses
A baby may require seven to ten diapers a day. Wet diapers should not be left on the baby for long periods of time because they can cause a rash.
Babies can be diapered with either cloth or disposable diapers. Disposable diapers are the most popular choice because they are convenient and easy to use. However, they are expensive and many people are concerned about their effect on the environment.
When you change the baby's diaper, everything you need should be within easy reach so you do not have to step away from the baby. Have everything organized before you start. Never leave the baby unattended, even for a second, during the changing process. A baby can wiggle and "push off" unexpectedly or easily roll off a raised surface.
10. Locate the disposable diaper, cloth diaper, and diaper pins.
11. In the resource book, find the section titled Understanding and Installing Diapers. Follow the step-by-step illustrations and practice the following activities:
NOTE: The disposable diapers will be used by other students. Do not throw the diapers away!
A baby may require seven to ten diapers a day. Wet diapers should not be left on the baby for long periods of time because they can cause a rash.
Babies can be diapered with either cloth or disposable diapers. Disposable diapers are the most popular choice because they are convenient and easy to use. However, they are expensive and many people are concerned about their effect on the environment.
When you change the baby's diaper, everything you need should be within easy reach so you do not have to step away from the baby. Have everything organized before you start. Never leave the baby unattended, even for a second, during the changing process. A baby can wiggle and "push off" unexpectedly or easily roll off a raised surface.
10. Locate the disposable diaper, cloth diaper, and diaper pins.
11. In the resource book, find the section titled Understanding and Installing Diapers. Follow the step-by-step illustrations and practice the following activities:
- Putting on and taking off a disposable diaper
- Putting on and taking off a cloth diaper
- Note: At the end of class leave your baby in the white cloth diaper that has velcro on it.
NOTE: The disposable diapers will be used by other students. Do not throw the diapers away!
12. When you are finished you need to complete the end of module reflection in your module packet.
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