i know what i like and need … do you? providing responsive personal care routine for infants and...
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I Know What I Like and Need … Do You?
Providing Responsive Personal Care Routine for Infants and Toddlers in Group Care
Jennifer Bradshaw, Infant Toddler Specialist
Terry Hayes, Infant Toddler SpecialistSoutheast Regional Key
Agenda I’m Hungry and I Know it! Responsive Care Personal Care Routines
Small Group Activity: Furniture for Routine Care
Role Play: What Are We Waiting for? Vignette Reflection: I Know I Should…
Individualize Care Small Group Activity: Diaper Changing
ProceduresEvaluation
ObjectivesParticipants will:learn how to adapt to individual and developmental feeding, sleeping and toileting schedules while attending to recommended health and safety practices.
support the social emotional development of infants and toddlers in their care by providing responsive and individualized care.
Responsive Care
In responsive care, the program:
Adapts to the child rather than vise versa Provides different caregiving strategies for
young infants, mobile infants and toddlers Communicates to the child that she is
important, that her needs will be met and that her choices, preferences and interest are respected
Supports the child’s ability to self-regulate Follows each child’s unique rhythms and
styles Promotes each child’s sense of self and
well being Honors a child’s developmental abilities,
needs, temperament, interest, home language, and the family’s cultural preferences
The Ages of Infancy
Greeting & Departure
Arrival and departure times are important in building relationships with parents and the children.
Exchanging information at arrival and departure:
Individual Care Plan
Daily Report
Classroom Communication Log
Help Children cope with separation by:
Going slow- Do not rush a child who is having feelings about separation.
Making good bye a transition Allowing a transition object (i.e.
blanket or doll) Knowing what to expect from
different stages
Furniture for Routine Care
Small Group Activity
Meals/Snacks: Important Guidelines to follow:
Children’s allergies and food exclusions are posted
Bottles are labeled and dated Solids served from a spoon Children are held or seated while
eating/drinking Teachers sit with children while they
are eating Infant are fed on demand
Role Play: What are we waiting for?
Foods that Pose Choking Risks: Nuts and Raisins Peanut Butter and Marshmallows Chips and Popcorn Whole Hot Dogs, Cherry Tomatoes and
Grapes Large Chunks of Meat Hard Candy and Chewing Gum Raw Vegetables
Provisions for Relaxation and Comfort
Spaces to Grow Video Clip
Vignette Reflection:I Know I Should…Individualize RoutinesHow can I meet the napping needs of individual children?
What Should I do when a child’s schedule is different from the schedule of most children in the group?
How do individual routines benefit children?
Diapering/Toiletting
Small Group Activity:
Diaper Changing Procedure
Health & Safety Practices
Health & Safety Checklist
Hand washing
Cleaning and sanitizing the classroom and materials
