KEYS FOR CAREGIVING

1. Physical Needs 2. Emotional Needs 3. Guidance Needs

Key #1- Physical Needs

A. B. C. D. E. Keep children SAFE. Keep children fed. Protect children from the elements. Provide adequate rest. Keep children clean.

Key #2 Emotional Needs

A. B. C. D. E. Give love and attention. Provide praise and assurance. Keep calm. Build self-esteem. Avoid fearful situations.

Key #3 Guidance Needs

A. B. C. D. E. Use directive statements. Provide learning activities. Provide a learning environment. Use discipline prevention methods. Discipline with love.

Discipline Techniques
1. Use a time out period. 2. Divert their attention. 3. Start a new physical activity. 4. Hold the childs hand or shoulder. 5. Teach desired behavior. 6. Ignor misbehavior if possible. 7. Reward and recognize good behavior.

Child Abuse
Often confused with discipline. Must not be an outlet for your own anger. Take a time out for yourself. Report it. Call 911, if child in danger now or 544-1298, Division of Child & Family Services or 1-800-422-4453, Child Abuse Hotline

SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

SIDS Reducing the Risk

A lack of answers is part of what makes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) so frightening. SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants 1 month to 1 year old, and claims the lives of about 2,500 each year in the United States. It remains unpredictable despite years of research.

 SIDS is the sudden and unexplained death of an infant who is younger than 1 year old. It's a frightening prospect because it can strike without warning, usually in seemingly healthy babies. Most SIDS deaths are associated with sleep (hence the common reference to "crib death") and infants who die of SIDS show no signs of suffering. .

Several factors combined may contribute to cause risk an at-risk infant to die of SIDS.

Smoking, drinking or drug use during pregnancy Poor prenatal care Prematurity of low birth weight Mothers younger than 20 Tobacco smoke exposure following birth Overheating from excessive sleepwear and bedding Stomachsleeping

Shaken Baby Syndrome What Happens

The Brain rotates with the skull cavity, injuring or destroying brain tissue When shaking occurs, blood vessel feeding the brain can be torn leading to bleeding around the brain Retinal (back of the eye) bleeding is very common

Long Term Consequences

Learning Dissabilities Physical Dissabiilties Visual disabilities Hearing impairment Speech disabilities Cerebral palsy Seizures Behavior Disorders Death

Things you Should NEVER do to a Baby