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Pickus Infant/Toddler Center A program of One Hope Uni1020 Glen Rock Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085 847.625.79

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Dental Health for BabiesMost babies start getting their rst teeth between6-12 months of age. You might be surprised tolearn that as soon as that rst tooth appears, it isvulnerable to cavities! Cavities can hurt and lead

to other infections. Whether you breast-feed orbottle-feed your baby, here are some hints to helpprotect your babys teeth.

Keep in mind that tooth decay is invisibleat rst. Dentists agree that sweet liquids that cling to

a babys teetheven milk, formula, or juicecan be home to bacteria that cause decay.This decay is also called baby bottle toothdecay or early childhood dental caries.

The dentist may want to see your baby whenhis rst tooth appears or after his rst birth-day. If you see tan, brown, or black spots orpits on a baby tooth, especially a front tooth,take your baby to the dentist right away. Hemay already have tooth decay.

Help protect your baby from tooth decay. Gently take the baby from the breast or take

the bottle from her mouth as soon as possibleif she falls asleep while feeding. If the bottlestays in her mouth while she sleeps, the sweetliquid can pool around her teeth.

Offer a bottle with cool water between regular

feedings if a child is thirsty or wants a bottle forcomfort. Remember that drinking water treatedwith the right amount of uoride can help pre-vent cavities. Avoid giving juices, soda pop, orpowdered soft drinks in the bottle.

Stay away from baby bottles that look likebottles of soda pop. These may inuence achild to choose soft drinks when he is oldera choice that can be very bad for teeth.

Start teaching your baby to take water orjuice in a cup shortly after her rst tooth apears. She may need a lot of practice! A proof cup with collapsible straw might hel

Many dentists think that this design keepssugary liquids away from the teeth better tother spill-proof cups do.

Avoid paciers dipped in anything sweet.

Take good care of your babys mouth Clean breast milk, formula, juice, or any s

liquid from your babys teeth and gums tolower the risk of decay.

Gently wipe a babys gums with water atleast once a day before he has teeth. Use clean, damp piece of gauze, washcloth, osoft infant toothbrush. This time can be pleant if you smile and talk to him: This is howe clean your mouth!

Brush the teeth very gently at least once aday, starting when the rst tooth comes in

Ask the dentist when to use toothpaste.

Source: http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tipsheets/dental-babies.

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CURR ICULUM CORNERSnow Time! Winter Sensory TableMs. Pam brought fresh snow in from outside and put itinto the sensory table. The children examined the snowrst, by sight. Then, they decided to touch the snow andimmediately identied that it was cold. The childrenwere able to build snow structures and noticed that thesnow melted rather quickly. After the children played inthe snow, they nger painted a snowy scene using whitepaint on construction paper.

Look Whos Walking:Congratulations Angel!Angel is 11-months-old, and he has reached the devopmental milestone of walking. Angel balanced hims

by using the shelving units around the classroom. Ashis legs gained strength, he began to take small stepwithout assistance. Angel eventually began to walk wcontrol and condence. Most infants take their rst stbetween 9 and 12 months and walk condently by 1months.

Happy 1st Birthday!Angel: 2/16Nevaeh: 2/28

Mommy and Me

On Thursday, Feb. 13, the Pickus Center held a Momy and Me Luncheon. Parents were invited to havelunch with their child. The kids had a blast as they goto wear their favorite pajamas and listen to Sandy frothe Waukegan Public Library read stories. Thank youjoining in the fun!

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RemindersThe Pickus Infant Toddler Center is a licensed child care

facility. Therefore, we have to abide by requirements setforth by the State of Illinois and we need your help toensure we are meeting those requirements. You can helpby doing the following each day: Sign your child in and out! Utilize shoe covers when entering the classroom. Wash your hands (and your childs hands) upon

entry into the classroom. Bring in extra clothing for your child. Ensure that bottles (including caps) are clearly labeled.

Valentines Day CraftCreate a sentimental Valentines Day card for all thespecial people in your childs life in three simple steps.Cut a heart out of construction paper.1. Dip your childs feet in paint and place them side by

side inside the heart.2. Write, From the bottom of my heart to the tips of my

toes I love you! around the perimeter of the heart.

Inspiration CornerEvery great dream begins with a dreamer. Always

remember, you have within you the strength, thepatience, and the passion to reach for the stars tochange the world.

~ Harriet Tubma

Parent Referral IncentivePickus Infant/Toddler Center would like to reward youfor referring new children and families to us.

Heres how it works:1. You tell a friend about Pickus Infant/Toddler Center.

2. Your friend calls us and provides your name as thereferral source.

3. Your friend enrolls his or her child(ren) in our center.

4. Pickus pays you $25 after the child is enrolled forthree months.(One incentive per each family referred.)

Spread the word!

Toddler Dinner IdeaAre you looking for a quick and easy dinner foryour child?

LAYERED CASSEROLE

Ingredients: Baked Potato Cooked Broccoli Ground Beef or Turkey

Baked Potato1. Bake a potato in the microwave until it is soft.2. Cool the potato and remove the skin from the

potato.3. Mash the potato with a little milk.

Cooked Broccoli1. Steam fresh or frozen broccoli in a pan of water

or microwave until soft.2. Chop broccoli into small pieces

Cooked Meat1. Buy lean ground beef or turkey (at least 90%

lean).2. Cook meat in a skillet until no longer pink. Break

it into tiny pieces.

Directions:1. Layer the dinner - Put a couple spoonfuls of

mashed potato in a small plastic bowl. Top witha couple spoonfuls of broccoli and cooked meat.

2. Give your older baby or toddler a spoon to eatwith. Show him how to pick up the food with aspoon and put it in his mouth.

3. Let him eat with his ngers too.

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