SIDS risk linked to lack of experience with tummy-sleeping – The Source
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Babies who never sleep on their stomachs don’t learn behaviors that may lessen their risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found. Even so, the researchers caution that infants should always be placed on their backs to sleep.
According to researchers, babies should always sleep on their backs.
“The first few times babies who usually sleep on their backs or sides shift to the prone (lying face down) position, they have a 19-fold increased risk of sudden death,” says senior author Bradley T. Thach, M.D., a Washington University pediatrician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. “We wondered if these babies, finding themselves face down, fail to turn their heads to breathe easier. If so, is that because their reflexes haven’t developed far enough or because they just don’t wake up?”
Thach and his colleagues studied 38 healthy infants aged 3 to 37 weeks. Half of the babies usually slept prone or had a history of turning prone during sleep. The other babies had never slept prone. The study is reported in the December issue of the journal Pediatrics.
The researchers constructed a moderately asphyxiating surface, a comforter placed over a foam rubber mattress with a two-inch deep circular depression that would lie directly beneath the baby’s face. When babies sleep face down on the surface, they “rebreath” air they have exhaled, and this air can have high amounts of carbon dioxide. A catheter taped beneath the babies’ noses allowed monitoring of carbon dioxide levels.
After four to five minutes of sleeping face down on this surface all 38 babies awoke and attempted to get fresher air. The babies with experience sleeping prone generally lifted and turned their heads to either side when they sensed the air was stale, thereby increasing their supply of oxygen-rich air. In contrast, the inexperienced infants generally nuzzled the bedding or briefly lifted their heads and then resumed sleeping face down. Overall, babies inexperienced with sleeping prone spent more time fully face down than their more experienced counterparts.
Nuzzling produced only a transient lowering of carbon dioxide levels at the nose, while complete head turns produced larger, sustained decreases in carbon dioxide. Head lifts also reduced carbon dioxide levels, but the decreases lasted only as long as the baby’s head was raised.
The researchers suggest that babies learn through experience which head movements decrease the discomfort associated with breathing high carbon dioxide levels. Therefore, babies with experience sleeping prone are better able to avoid conditions that may trigger SIDS. The research results support the hypothesis, advanced by others, that SIDS may result from insufficiently learned airway protective responses.
The findings also indicate that good head-lifting ability while lying prone may not be sufficient to protect a baby from SIDS. “Many parents think that if a baby can lift its head, he or she is okay to sleep prone, but that is a false assurance,” Thach says. “Parents and other caregivers should never place an infant in the prone position until he or she shows the ability to spontaneously turn all the way over. Back-sleeping should continue to be strongly encouraged to protect against SIDS.”
Paluszynska DA, Harris KA, Thach BT. Influence of sleep position experience on ability of prone sleeping infants to escape from asphyxiating microenvironments by changing head position. Pediatrics, Dec. 1, 2004.
Funding from the National Institute of Child Health and Diseases supported this research.
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Impaired ventilation in infants sleeping facedown: potential significance for sudden infant death syndrome
. 1993 Nov;123(5):686-92.
doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(05)80841-8.
B A Chiodini
1 , B T Thach
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Affiliation
1 Edward Mallinckrodt Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110.
PMID:
8229475
DOI:
10. 1016/s0022-3476(05)80841-8
B A Chiodini et al.
J Pediatr.
1993 Nov.
. 1993 Nov;123(5):686-92.
doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(05)80841-8.
Authors
B A Chiodini
1 , B T Thach
Affiliation
1 Edward Mallinckrodt Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110.
PMID:
8229475
DOI:
10.1016/s0022-3476(05)80841-8
Abstract
Although accidental suffocation has been suggested as a cause of sudden infant death syndrome in infants who are found prone with their faces straight down, the occurrence and effects on breathing of this position in living infants are unknown. We studied prone sleeping infants to see whether they will sleep with their faces straight down; whether they can spontaneously change from this position; the way that thermal stimuli or bedding softness influences this change; and whether rebreathing or airway obstruction occurs. We studied 11 healthy infants, aged 0.2 to 6 months, while they slept on soft and on firm bedding. Most infants slept facedown spontaneously or when turned to this position. All could turn their heads readily but slept facedown for variable periods. All infants put their faces straight down more often after cold than after warm stimuli. Obstructive apnea occurred only once, but rebreathing occurred in all subjects. When the infants were in the facedown position, inspired carbon dioxide was three times greater on soft than on hard bedding. End-tidal carbon dioxide partial pressure rose in all subjects while they were in the facedown position; in one infant, high end-tidal carbon dioxide partial pressure and desaturation occurred without signs of arousal. We conclude that infants sleeping facedown may occasionally have significant asphyxia; this sleep position may have a role in some infant deaths diagnosed as sudden infant death syndrome.
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Neurologist – Questions for a specialist | Children’s Clinical Diagnostic Center in Domodedovo
04.02.2021 Alina
Hello, the child is 2 months and one week old, 1 month slept soundly at night, woke up only for feeding, for the whole 2 month he sleeps nervously and fitfully, day and night .. constantly, day and night, pulls his arms and legs (handles legs are cold and wet all the time) . . daytime sleeps for 40 minutes, rarely longer .. often crying and acting up, what could it be ??
Reply Ermolaev Sergey Sergeevich Candidate of Medical Sciences, neurologist, doctor of functional diagnostics
Hello Alina. Normally, a child in two months sleeps up to 80% of the day, which is about 15 hours. With such a proportion of sleep, very often a child can confuse “day and night”, especially if his feeding is not according to the regimen. Sleep may become interrupted and restless. Accordingly, the nervous system of the child begins to work unstable. His behavior changes, the child can become restless, capricious. All this can be seen from your description. In favor of this version, they say “cold and wet hands and feet.” These are signs of dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. Surely not everything is perfect with the “chair” of the child. I recommend balancing his daily regimen “sleep-feeding-wakefulness”. However, this is only an assumption, you need to know how the pregnancy went, childbirth, whether there was hypoxia, jaundice. And of course, no remote consultations can replace a personal examination of the child.
28.01.2021 Julia
Hello doctor! My 10-month-old child was diagnosed with pathological activity in the form of delta waves of the subcortical structures of the brain, mainly in the fronto-central parts of the brain. And they prescribed Noofen treatment 1/2 x 2 times a day. bifolac magnesium 1 x 2 times. 1 month. They didn’t say anything about the degree and massage. Although the child feels well. doesn’t want to crawl. Wants to walk. Walks with help. Is this normal at his age? Can this disease be cured or did we find out too late?
Reply Ermolaev Sergey Sergeevich Candidate of Medical Sciences, neurologist, doctor of functional diagnostics
Hello, Julia. First, I would like to reassure you. Most likely, the conditions of registration were not met. Children under 5 years old, and even more so up to 1 year old, need to do an EEG in a dream, due to the presence of numerous artifacts from movements and the inability of a child (due to age) to fulfill the conditions for recording an EEG of wakefulness. Otherwise, the data, most likely, cannot be interpreted with a reliable probability and, accordingly, adequately prescribe treatment. Often the DELTA waves you describe are artifacts from your child’s blinking eye movements. Doctors often confuse this, since the EEG is given without parallel VIDEO registration. If all registration conditions have been met, then DELTA waves can still be due to serious organic disorders of the brain, such as cysts, atrophic disorders, malformations, encephalitis, meningitis, etc. However, in children of the first year of life, low-amplitude single DELTA waves may be normal, you need to know the amplitude-frequency characteristics for interpretation. Regarding the drug NOOPHENA, I want to note that in the official instructions for the drug, there is a ban on the use in children under 8 years of age. However, sometimes doctors, according to strictly serious indications (when the possible benefit in the long term exceeds the possible harm), go to the use of drugs and do not always follow the instructions. Bifolac is a biological supplement. Use in infants should be carefully weighed all the pros and cons. Regarding development, I want to say that the stage when the child crawls is NOT strictly mandatory, provided that the child can already walk and stand. In any case, a child does not always develop in the first year of life, following the dry rules of neurology textbooks, and it is necessary to evaluate the development of each “little man” individually. I don’t want to criticize anyone, but it seems to me that your child has no serious violations. But of course, you need to carefully consider the advice of specialists and, before starting treatment, analyze all the studies, the history of pregnancy, childbirth.
28.01.2021 Evgeniya
My son is 5 years old, psychologist in children
the garden said that excitation processes dominate over inhibition, if hysteria occurs, the emotional child cannot calm down for a long time, what should we do
Answers Ermolaev Sergey Sergeevich Candidate of Medical Sciences, neurologist, doctor of functional diagnostics
Hello Evgenia. In the brain, there is a balance between the processes of excitation and inhibition, or synchronization and desynchronization, to use neurophysiological terminology. When synchronized, a significant number of nerve elements, entire fields of nerve cells or even large systems of nerve formations begin to work in a single rhythm, desynchronization is the reverse process. The only method for assessing these processes is the EEG (electroencephalogram). Children under 5 years old are recommended to do this at night (the child falls asleep in a special hat with built-in electrodes), or during daytime sleep. In order for the child to fall asleep, he needs to be “tired”, and wake him up very early so that he is tired and really wants to sleep by the time the study begins. Based on the results of the study, decisions on treatment tactics are made.
01/19/2021 Ekaterina
Good afternoon! Daughter curls her lip down when crying. Looks like nerve paresis. The rest of the face is symmetrical, milk does not flow out during feeding.
Does it make sense to treat it or should it go away on its own? We are observed in Vidnoe in pediatric pathology. There, the neurologist does not prescribe any treatment, says that it is not necessary. But I’m worried.
The child is almost 4 months old, was born at 31 weeks.
Responsible Ermolaev Sergey Sergeevich Candidate of Medical Sciences, neurologist, doctor of functional diagnostics
Hello Ekaterina. Paresis of the facial nerve refers to neurological pathologies that can seriously complicate a person’s life. Paresis in newborns can be central, accompanied by disruption of the brain, due to hemorrhage, hypoxia, neoplasms, birth trauma and peripheral, as a result of local compression of the nerve itself during childbirth. Pathology can also be caused by infections. There are 3 degrees of severity. Your child appears to be in the first degree, the mildest. A mild degree really often does not require specific treatment, sometimes vitamin therapy and a light facial massage are enough. However, as I understand it, the exact diagnosis has not been established, and you assume the presence of this pathology. Competent specialists work in the Vidnovsky Perinatal Center. And you need to follow the recommendations of the doctor observing you without self-medication.
12/25/2020 Alina
Hello, my daughter has cerebral palsy, she is 2 years old. On November 20, she had febrile convulsions, after they did an EEG, the conclusion: Diffuse slowing down of bioelectrical activity in most fragments of the recording. The main rhythm is at the lower limit of the age norm 5- 6 Hz, good reactivity, correct zonal characteristics. Sleep is weakly modulated by stages, physiological patterns of sleep are almost not differentiated. the predominance of the descending part of the delta wave, “jagged”, delta waves. In the state of sleep, epileptor activity above the average index was registered similarly to the wakefulness stage. In stage 3 of the slow sleep phase, epiactivity was almost not noted. What does this mean, is it necessary to drink anticonvulsants? Thank you in advance!
Reply Ermolaev Sergey Sergeevich Candidate of Medical Sciences, neurologist, doctor of functional diagnostics
Hello, Alina. I’ll start with your conclusion. The basic rhythm is the predominant rhythm on the EEG. Depending on which rhythm prevails on the EEG, it is called the main one. For different ages, a different rhythm can be normal. As in pathology, some rhythm can dominate, and it will be the main one, but it will not be physiological. Thus, the pathological rhythm can also be the main one. Judging by your description, EEG was carried out in a dream and in wakefulness. Diffuse slowing down of bioelectrical activity for the state of sleep is the norm, and the transition from wakefulness to sleep is also characterized by diffuse slowing down. Most likely, the theta rhythm of falling asleep is meant. He really has such characteristics as described, and that’s good. But if you mean the alpha rhythm of wakefulness, which a child of 2 years old should have, then it does not meet the standards. The child has an alpha rhythm with a frequency of 7-8.5 Hz (it is detected quite steadily after the first year of life), the amplitude does not exceed 50 μV. Epileptiform activity is an interpretive term denoting certain types of EEG fluctuations and graph elements characteristic of people suffering from epilepsy, epileptiform activity is the components of the EEG signal that are interpreted by the doctor as associated with epilepsy. In other words, epileptiform activity may not be epileptic. It is better to use the term epileptic activity. In any case, it should not be at all, with any index. The concept of the average index in this case is not clear to me. “Specific notch-delta pattern” seems to mean slow-wave delta sleep. It is present in all people. The deeper stages of sleep are characterized by the presence of a delta rhythm and are classified as the third if the delta fluctuations are less than 50% and the fourth if the delta fluctuations are more than 50%, “jagged delta waves”, in themselves are not pathological. Thus, the fragment with the phrase “notch-delta” contradicts the last paragraph of the conclusion. EPI activity includes sharp waves, spikes (“super-sharp” waves), sharp-slow wave or spike-slow wave complexes, they are not described by you. Personally, from the conclusion, it is not very clear to me whether there is EPI activity or not. In no way am I criticizing the doctor, as there are various ways to describe the EEG. I would like to look at the EEG picture itself and the full conclusion. In conclusion, I would like to say that the only case of a seizure, like febrile convulsions, does not mean that a person has epilepsy and therefore anticonvulsant therapy is usually not prescribed.
12/15/2020 Julia
Hello! EEG monitoring was performed on a 3 year old child. Notes – in comparison with the previous VEM, there is a negative trend.
Responsible Ermolaev Sergey Sergeevich Candidate of Medical Sciences, neurologist, doctor of functional diagnostics
Hello Julia. An EEG technique is a recording of the total electrical activity of the brain, using electrodes (an encephalograph device) placed on the patient’s head, processed by a computer, and analyzed by a doctor. A number of criteria are evaluated. For example, the presence of pathological activity, age-related maturation rates of cortical rhythms, and others. Negative dynamics – is possible with an increase in the number of pathological discharges, the appearance of additional sources of pathological activity, disturbed rates of development of brain biorhythms. But these are examples. It is necessary to know what the child had in the previous study and what kind of changes appeared the last time.
14.12.2020 Anastasia
Good evening. My son (9 years old) was diagnosed with residual-organic lesion of the central nervous system Pyramidal insufficiency in the lower extremities. for his age. Maybe there is an alternative, more effective treatment?
Responsible Ermolaev Sergey Sergeevich Candidate of Medical Sciences, neurologist, doctor of functional diagnostics
Good afternoon Anastasia. In modern medicine, the diagnosis of “residual organic lesion of the central nervous system” is rarely made. In the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), this condition corresponds to the code G96 “Other disorders of the central nervous system”. Accordingly, you need to know more precisely what disorders your child has. What kind of treatment did he receive and what were the drugs you named prescribed for? Pyramidal insufficiency, in its entirety of diagnosis, is a symptom complex that develops with damage to the projection zone of the cerebral cortex, as well as the pyramidal tracts of the spinal cord, manifested by motor activity disorders, tonic disorders in the limbs. This is often the case with mild forms of cerebral palsy, sometimes missed during routine examination. Based on this, you need to understand to what extent your symptoms are manifested, whether there are violations in the cognitive sphere, and then already determine the tactics of treatment, rehabilitation measures.
12/13/2020 Elena
Hello! My son is 3 years old, he does not speak, only in his gibberish. In September, they underwent a course of microcurrent reflexology, after which my son began to wake up every night with screams, it was impossible to calm him down, he pulled out and screamed for half an hour or more. Then he calmed down and fell asleep, as if waking up at last. This went on for a month, every night. Could the procedures provoke this condition? We drank atarax as prescribed by the doctor. Recently at night there was a single vomiting at night, and also after he drinks, he always burps. In a month, the child found two cysts in the GM. There was no further confirmation that they had resolved. Tell me, can they now make themselves felt and provoke ZPRR? Do we need an MRI to rule this out? The son also has asymmetry of cerebral vessels
Responsible Ermolaev Sergey Sergeevich Candidate of Medical Sciences, neurologist, doctor of functional diagnostics
Hello Elena. The most common causes of speech delay can be: a difficult pregnancy, complicated childbirth, hypoxia, asphyxia, infections, prematurity, postmaturity, hearing loss, visual impairment, hereditary causes, protracted jaundice of a newborn, etc. The presence of cysts in your child indicates the suffering of a head brain, most likely hypoxia. To judge the possible impact of cysts, you need to know their localization. It is one thing – cysts in the membranes of the brain, which speak of a negative effect on the brain (the so-called markers of hypoxia), and in themselves do not have any effect, another thing is the presence of cysts in the very substance of the brain. The asymmetry of the cerebral vessels, most likely, is completely insignificant, and does not have any effect on the child, but, of course, you need to look at the results of the examination of the vessels. MRI, you will definitely have to do with anesthesia, and this is a rather severe effect on the brain, which is already in a very difficult state, and before doing the study, you need to weigh the advantages and disadvantages in your particular case. Microcurrents could provoke an imbalance between the processes of excitation and inhibition in the brain, which is indirectly evident from the symptoms you describe, and cause the appearance of pathological discharges of bioelectrical activity in the brain. In this case, it is necessary to make video EEG monitoring during sleep. It is better to conduct a study during a night’s sleep (8 hours), but it is also acceptable during daytime sleep (4 hours). In any case, in your case, it is no longer possible to delay, because the child has reached, relatively speaking, a critical age when, in addition to a delay in the development of the intellect, autistic traits and other psychiatric deviations may appear, and gain a foothold.
12/12/2020 Ekaterina
Good afternoon!
The child is 2 months old (for guards), goes to sleep at 21.00 and sleeps continuously until 1 or 2, then wakes up every hour, with the urge to feed … while sucking a little and falling asleep quickly. Maybe this is an association for sleep, so How often does he fall asleep on his chest or is it neurology?
Responsible Ermolaev Sergey Sergeevich Candidate of Medical Sciences, neurologist, doctor of functional diagnostics
Good afternoon, Ekaterina. Sleep takes up a third of our lives. In an infant, it takes from 50 to 70%, depending on the condition of the child himself. In children who have undergone some kind of suffering in utero or in childbirth, it can last even longer. Being in the womb, the baby sleeps following its own biorhythms, which, of course, are influenced by the state of the mother. There is no direct correlation between intrauterine sleep and circadian rhythms. After birth, the baby continues to follow the pace of intrauterine life. The task of parents and pediatricians is to form a sleep and wakefulness regimen. In your case, you need to understand how much the child sleeps per day, how many feedings he has, the general condition of the body and the central nervous system. All this is extremely important, because the state of health and the rate of development of the body depend on the degree of half-value of the baby’s rest.
12/05/2020 Tatna
Hello! We have an EEG scheduled for 16:00 and until 20:00. We have been taking epilepsy medicine every day at 7:00 for the past 3 years. Do we need to take the medicine as usual on the day of the procedure or should we not?
Responsible Ermolaev Sergey Sergeevich Candidate of Medical Sciences, neurologist, doctor of functional diagnostics
Hello Tatyana. In your case, it is necessary (at the discretion of the attending physician) to raise the question of the abolition of anticonvulsant therapy. According to global practice, to resolve the issue of the abolition of anticonvulsants, the duration of remission in children should be at least 1-2 years. In children, the benefits of discontinuing anticonvulsants in a significant proportion of cases exceed the risk of a possible relapse. But at the same time, there should also be no EPI activity on the EEG. Therefore, medications should NOT be discontinued at the time of the study.
what is sleep paralysis and can it be controlled – T&P
6% of people have experienced sleep paralysis at least once: they wake up, but cannot move and see hallucinations, with which nothing seems to be done.
Scottish writer Karen Emsley has learned to control this state – in her right mind, she “gets out of her body”, soars in the air and flies through walls. She spoke about her experience and the evolution of the concept itself – from evil spirits that bind a person in a dream to the latest neurobiological theories. T&P translated material published on Aeon.
Scottish writer and essayist. Contributor to Smithsonian, GOOD, Discover, Huck, BBC Wildlife and more
I’m in my bed. If you enter the room now, it will seem to you that I am sleeping. My eyelids appear to be closed, but in fact they barely noticeably tremble. They are the only ones I can move now. I am conscious, but I cannot call you: the body is completely numb and does not obey.
*REM sleep, the REM phase, is characterized by increased brain activity. One of the signs of this phase is the rapid movements of the eyeballs.
We are all paralyzed when our brains are in REM (or REM)* sleep, which is where dreams occur. If we are not immobilized at this moment, we will begin to act according to the events in the dream, endangering both ourselves and sleeping partners nearby. But sometimes, if we break the sleep pattern or get very tired, everything goes awry: we wake up and are conscious, but the REM phase continues. The body is motionless, and the extremely disturbed brain at the same time explodes with vivid pictures of dreams. The phenomenon of this awakening during REM sleep is called “sleep paralysis”.
Personal experience of being in this state can be terrifying. Trapped in a paralyzed body, you may hear that intruders have broken into your house, or feel something very heavy pressing on your chest, squeezing the air out of your lungs. Because of hallucinations, sensory sensations begin to literally shout over each other: there are ominous voices, and supernatural beings, and strange lighting effects. It may feel like someone is touching you, dragging you somewhere, or pulling a blanket off you, and you are powerless to prevent it.
I got acquainted with these frightening sensations as a child, but much later I realized that I was not alone: at least 6% of the world’s population experience this with me, and the first descriptions of such phenomena appeared more than a thousand years ago. Then, however, it was classified as communication with the demons of voluptuousness, mythical monsters or ghosts. From the point of view of the cultural context, reports of such “meetings” may differ greatly, but the texture and biological details make them related. In Newfoundland tales, there is a legend about the Old Witch – a disgusting sorceress who crushes the sleeping person, sitting on his chest. From Japanese folklore came the concept of “kanashibari” – it denotes the unenviable fate of cursed people who, with the help of black magic, were bound in a dream by evil spirits. The heroine of Old Norse myths, Mara, is an insidious phantom who saddles the body of a sleeping person and tries to strangle; and from the word mara came the English nightmare (nightmare). Stories of alien abductions and alien encounters are also likely related to the effects of sleep paralysis.
Ever since my teenage years, I have occasionally noticed dark figures in the corner of my bedroom, and when I wake up, I could see very strange creatures next to the bed – grinning vampires or just silent observers. Sometimes I felt someone grab my hand, how my chest was squeezed under the weight of an unknown monster, how my body twisted and rotated in space. I heard buzzing, ringing, whistling and even obscenities that someone whispered in my ear. If at that moment the TV or radio was turned on, I could clearly hear the transmission and, when the paralysis released me, I easily recounted what I heard. If someone entered the room, the doorbell rang, a dog barked, or (as indeed happened once) the electricity went out, I was fully aware of it. I tried to scream, raise my eyelids, tried desperately to come to my senses, but remained completely motionless.
Still from The Nightmare, 2015
All these unpleasant artifacts that sleep paralysis provides in abundance, more than once spawned plots for horror stories and thrillers. As an old “patient” I share this point of view. But as a writer and filmmaker, I see it from a different angle. In addition to acute horror, sleep paralysis brings other sensations – for example, it opens the way to exciting, unusual and, in spite of everything, quite pleasant altered states of consciousness. One of these is the state of lucid dreaming. While in it, you can control your dreams, travel to the most incredible places and communicate with unreal creatures that your own mind has created. Also, extraordinary impressions are brought by the experience of an out-of-body experience (OBE) – a conscious feeling of separation from the physical body and free movement in the air, up to passing through walls and surrounding objects. Often during such an “out of body” you can look down and see yourself from the side.
The biological causes of sleep paralysis have recently ceased to be a mystery. For example, Japanese psychologist Kazuhiko Fukuda of Edogawa Private University discovered that the process likely involves the amygdala, the area of the brain that relays danger signals from external threats and activates our primal fight-or-flight response. Waking up in a state of paralysis creates a threat, but at the same time we cannot respond to it. The amygdala is in a state of hyperactivity, and the physiological signs of the REM phase invade the already awakened consciousness. As a result, we are stuck in a state of insane horror and continue to sleep awake, face to face with our deepest fears.
In 2012, Patricia Brooks and John Peaver, neuroscientists at the University of Toronto, described the physiological process behind an altered state of consciousness. During REM sleep, the GABA (A) and GABA (B) receptors that control body muscle tone interact with an amino acid called glycine and turn off all motor neuron activity in our voluntary muscles. Normally, they manage to turn motor skills back on before we wake up. But sometimes we can wake up in the REM phase, and then a cocktail of GABA and glycine holds us in a stranglehold – as a result, we fall into a panic, continuing to have daydreams.
I could swim from bedroom to living room through the walls, enter and exit the house without opening the door
who himself regularly experiences sleep paralysis. It was his example that helped me overcome the monstrous fear. In his book Wrestling With Ghosts (2004), he takes a different approach to the topic, explaining the phenomenon of sleep paralysis from a research point of view, but without hiding his personal curiosity.
Thanks to Conese-Seville, I realized that people with sleep paralysis have a unique ability to consciously dream, and if you only want to, it can turn into full control over dreams. This is logical, because both lucid dreams and sleep paralysis are considered the so-called borderline states. However, according to psychologist James Cheyne from the University of Waterloo (Canada), there are still serious differences. “During a lucid dream, the sober awareness of being awake seeps into your dream. And during sleep paralysis, the opposite is true: the imagery inherent in the most vivid dreams invades the consciousness of a waking person.
Conesa-Seville has developed a specific, very clear technique that allows you to freely move from one borderline state to another. Like any person who suffers from sleep paralysis, I fell into a lucid dream state from time to time, but did not really understand exactly how this happens. Nor did I understand that I could initiate this transition myself. Fighting Ghosts explained how to do this, and also made me think about the fact that being affected by sleep paralysis can be seen not only as a curse, but also as a great gift.
The Conesa-Seville system called SPS (Sleep Paralysis Signaling) is designed to use self-awareness to move from one borderline state to another, from nightmare to pleasure. The system teaches you to focus your attention on certain parts of the body, imagine yourself spinning in space, and apply the skills of meditation, conscious breathing and relaxation to successfully cope with the fear caused by paralysis. Using this technique, I can go from frightened wakefulness to controlled dreaming at will, leaving only a small part of consciousness active, enough to influence what happens in a dream.
It’s actually quite an accomplishment to go from sleep paralysis to lucid dreaming. If you’re straddled by a ghost, it’s hard to keep your sanity. I can rarely pinpoint the exact moment when calm awareness replaces fear, but if it does, I am immediately swept away into a world of surreal landscapes and rich colors.
I often return to the same places, to spaces that I create myself. Among them is a port city with complex street patterns, exquisite buildings, swimming pools, and a system of underground structures. White, blue, yellow and green colors are much brighter there than I have ever seen in reality. There are also incredible natural landscapes – for example, a coastal strip with sheer cliffs, surrounded by dense forests. I know these places like the back of my hand, I can easily draw their detailed maps. Every time I can choose where to go. I can choose whether I will walk or fly through the air. These worlds are inhabited by people, and whether they are my acquaintances or fictional characters, living or dead, I can talk to them. During such dreams, I am clearly aware of everything.
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Often in these dreams I experience the feeling of flying, floating freely, or abruptly moving through space. But sometimes I feel something else – this state is characterized by sensations of both flight and soaring, but still it is not exhausted by them. If in a lucid dream I feel like a whole being and move freely in an imaginary space, then during these “other” experiences I feel that I am physically twisting or bending, standing on my feet, feeling separate from the body and at the same time I am in the same the environment in which she fell asleep. In terms of plausibility, these sensations are in no way inferior to real ones, while I remain conscious. As I now know, this is one of the forms of out-of-body experience (OBE).
Looking back, I realized that I had my first out-of-body experience very early. In one of my childhood memories, I seem to be lying above and below the bed at the same time. Later, I forced the occurrence of such sensations right in the state of paralysis, simply from the fear of remaining in this stupor. If I scream, I thought, but do not make a sound, if I feel touched, although no one touched me, if I move my hand, but it is motionless, this means that the brain somehow gives the body independent signals about movements and sensations. But what if the brain gives this weightless body the command to separate from the paralyzed body? And in the end I succeeded – at least in my imagination.
At first I heard strange noises, loud buzzing and whistling. Sometimes I felt that someone was sucking my brain right through the top of my head or pulling my body back at great speed. I panicked and tried in vain to overcome these feelings, but each such test added to me a little courage. Gradually, I learned to wait out these frightening moments and found that they were replaced by a pleasant feeling of lightness, absolute separation from my own body.
In this state, I could see an alternate version of my bedroom. On the smooth plank door there was a wonderful bright painting; the trees in the garden also differed from the real ones: sometimes they were of a different species, sometimes they were of a different size, much larger than usual. In some cases, I had to literally drag myself from place to place, while in others I was lighter than a feather and moved freely.
During one of these out-of-body experiences, I thought: what would happen if I tried to go through a closed bedroom door or even a massive entrance? It turned out that this was not a problem. I began to play with these sensations, float from the bedroom to the living room through the walls, enter and leave the house without opening the door. I really liked circling in this way at home and around the yard.
Lucid dreams and out-of-body experiences capture me even more, because now I can control sensations at will, and a little fright only exacerbates them
I know that from a biological and chemical point of view, mind and body exist in close unity. And yet, my hallucinogenic nights proved otherwise. What is this part of my “I”, which, apparently, is completely free from the laws of physics and even the boundaries of my body? I remember that I was very alarmed after a conversation with an acquaintance: he advised me not to leave my “shell” once again, because in my absence some other wandering soul might move into it. But the anxiety subsided after numerous conversations with specialists. Neurobiology fascinated me and helped me free myself from superstitious fears.
As I have been able to find out, the physical sensation of the self moving according to the laws of gravity consists of a complex of sensory inputs, such as position in space, a sense of balance and movement, visual cues of vision. All this vestibular data comes from different neural networks located in different parts of the brain. And collection and processing take place in the temporoparietal ganglion – the transitional region of the brain, which is located at the intersection of the temporal and parietal lobes of the cerebral cortex. When we are awake, the temporoparietal node is in a state of high activity, processing information consistently and efficiently. However, when we sleep and dream, vestibular sensations do not come from outside, but arise from within the brain itself.
During REM sleep, this sometimes leads to our miraculous flights. But these same sensations can occur during sleep paralysis, which makes us “out of the body.” The reason is in cognitive dissonance: being in the REM phase, we receive vestibular information that the brain generates on its own, but the waking consciousness reports on vestibular sensations in reality. Both of these data are sent to the temporo-parietal node. As James Chain states, during sleep paralysis, the brain tries to resolve the conflict “between movement and stillness, between simultaneously floating in the air and lying on the bed.” Trying to process this conflicting information, the brain comes to the conclusion that “some supernatural “I” has separated from the physical shell. ” This is what is often called an out-of-body experience.
This view is also shared by Olaf Blanke, Professor of Neurology at the University Hospital of Geneva, whose work over the past 10 years has led to a breakthrough in the study of sleep paralysis. Blanke demonstrated that in response to artificial electrical stimulation, the brain generates a vestibular sensation and transmits it to the temporoparietal ganglion, exactly repeating the pattern characteristic of the REM phase. As a result, a person loses the feeling of fixation in his own body and describes a feeling of separation from it. Also of particular note is the location of the temporoparietal node – just above the ears and directly behind them, closer to the back of the head. Perhaps this is due to the illusion of the presence of some creature standing behind or simply out of sight, which many describe as one of the effects of sleep paralysis.
Some might think that scientific explanations for things like sleep paralysis, lucid dreaming, and out-of-body experiences interfere with vivid experiences. But for me personally, science has made the experience richer. Lucid dreams and out-of-body experiences capture me even more, because now I can control sensations at will, and a little fright only exacerbates them. To this day, I experience fear when I wake up in a paralyzed state. Eventually, my amygdala keeps beeping, “DANGER! DANGER!” But the acquired understanding of these processes helps me overcome the horror and use my switched on consciousness to explore altered states. The transition from one to the other sometimes escapes my attention, but the more I learn about what is happening inside my brain, the better I can control it and the more interesting the experience I get.
I’m in my bed again. If you enter the room now, it will seem to you that I am sleeping. But this is not so: in fact, I am awake and floating in the air, traveling through fantastic landscapes from my most vivid dreams.
And if you yourself ever wake up and can’t move, try not to panic. Remind yourself that you are on the threshold of a fantasy world, a bizarre secret land where the physiology of REM sleep kindly provides your waking mind with a whole library of toys.
The effects of yelling at a baby: What parents and caregivers need to know
There’s no question about it: Having a baby is stressful. Sleepless nights, incessant crying and feelings of burnout can take the calmest of people to the brink. However, for some, stress and exhaustion equates shouting. While occasionally losing your patience — and tone of voice — around an infant is hardly cause for alarm (you’re human, after all!), frequent yelling at baby is different.
“Babies have sensitive startle responses, so in the moment, yelling around a baby will likely lead to a response such as tensing, widening eyes or crying,” explains Ariel Horvitz, a clinical psychologist with The Family Institute at Northwestern. “Continued shouting out of anger around a baby, even when not directed to a baby, will likely increase their stress levels and anxiety, which may make attaching to the primary caregiver harder.
Here’s what experts want you to know about yelling at a baby — and what to do about it.
How does shouting affect a baby?
By design, human beings are social creatures. “The structures of the brain’s anatomy and even the features of our body have strong developmental purposes to inspire connection — hence, a baby’s coos and smiles,” explains Tyler Keith, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in treating children, who have experienced significant stress and trauma at Thriveworks in Wilmington, NC. “On the flip side, when adults are in the same space as a baby, they undergo chemical changes that put out what social scientists call ‘social cues.’ Because of this, babies and their caregivers are very much connected both verbally and nonverbally.”
As a nonverbal example, Keith explains that a baby may cry when they’re in the arms of someone who’s angry, upset or nervous “out of a desire to have the adult demonstrate care, guidance and security.” When an adult shouts in front of a baby, the effects can be more long lasting.
“… Babies and their caregivers are very much connected both verbally and nonverbally. ”
— TYLER KEITH, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Potential psychological effects of yelling at a baby
Here are a few ways shouting can affect a baby:
It can hamper social learning. “When an adult shouts around a baby, it affects how the baby learns about the ‘serve and return’ of a conversation: I wait, you talk. You end and now wait while I talk,” he explains. “When shouting occurs, it’s a scrambled mess of sensory input that can overwhelm the child.”
It can make a space feel unsafe. “Yelling can result in a baby’s ‘bids’ for attention to feel unheard, unnoticed and make a space feel unsafe to the child.”
It can cause stress. When infants are around prolonged yelling — not shouting from, say, stubbing your toe — Keith notes that they can “begin to undergo toxic exposure of chemical responses that elicit the fight or flight response within the brain.” When people are exposed to the “fight or flight response” chronically, it can contribute to a number of health issues, including anxiety, depression and high blood pressure.
“When someone yells, everyone has a moment where their brain goes on high alert for danger and the sympathetic nervous system is activated to tell the body to fight or flight,” Horvitz adds. “Neurologically we’ll see stress hormones increase and physically the body may tense, heart rate may increase and breathing may become more rapid. It’s our body’s natural way to ready itself to run. Once we assess for danger and find the situation to be safe, our body’s parasympathetic nervous system kicks in to calm us.”
It can affect future relationships. “As babies grow older, and their brains have been exposed to excessive yelling or verbal aggression, they develop certain ‘attachment styles,’ which are the fundamental [determinants] of how infants and babies move into early childhood to build relationships with others,” Keith explains. “These templates of ways to build relationships are based upon early interactions with their caregivers.”
Horvitz adds that an infant who experiences “repeated yelling out of anger” may struggle with the following:
Problems appropriately attaching to their caregiver, which can impact future connections to others, the environment and their own autonomy.
Emotional regulation.
Heightened sensitivity to anxiety as they develop into childhood.
Milestone achievement, as “the environment is perceived as dangerous to explore and a caregiver as dangerous to interact with.”
Can yelling at a baby cause trauma?
“Infants are fairly resilient, but we are concerned about harm when yelling out of anger around an infant or towards an infant happens at a significant level of intensity or commonly in the home,” says Horvitz. “This will likely increase infant anxiety, which overtime may have an impact similar to trauma.”
“Infants are fairly resilient, but we are concerned about harm when yelling out of anger around an infant or towards an infant happens at a significant level of intensity or commonly in the home.”
— ARIEL HORVITZ, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Trauma, as defined by the American Psychogical Association (APA), is defined as an “emotional response to a terrible event, like an accident, rape or natural disaster. ” The APA notes that trauma can cause “longer term reactions,” such as “unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.”
Can babies tell when parents or caregivers are angry?
According to Dr. Humaira Abid, a pediatric psychiatrist at OU Health in Oklahoma City, research has shown that “infants as young as 1 month can sense when a parent is depressed or angry.”
Horvitz adds that “anger is one of the first emotions humans can identify in others.”
“This makes sense from an evolutionary standpoint, as identifying anger may allow you to identify a threat to safety,” Horvitz says. “Babies may not have a full understanding of these emotions, the causes and how the angry adult will act, but babies will start to associate an angry caregiver as unsafe or scary.”
“Infants as young as 1 month can sense when a parent is depressed or angry.”
— DR. HUMAIRA ABID, PEDIATRIC PSYCHIATRIST
With this said, Horvitz notes that it’s “impossible to never feel anger as a parent or caregiver. ” “Children thrive with the ‘good enough’ parent, meaning there will be mistakes but recovery and meeting your baby’s needs the majority of the time is important,” she explains. “It is common for caregivers with a new infant to feel overwhelmed and fatigued, which may lead to more moments of anger.”
Will babies remember shouting or yelling?
Yes and no. As Keith explains it: Babies may not have explicit memories like adults, but “their bodies store the information for later.” (Keith recommends the book “The Body Keeps the Score,” which explains the challenges of post-traumatic stress disorder on the developing child.)
“For instance, a baby may not remember explicitly the time they were yelled at in the kitchen booster seat when they were 6 months old, but their body remembers the way it recoiled, the way it pumped blood to increase oxygen to the muscles in response to feeling unsafe,” Keith explains. “This leads to behavioral patterns in conflict management and in relationship-building skills that help a baby move throughout early childhood, adolescence and adulthood in getting their needs met. ”
Horvitz gives another example: “Babies can store memories as a sequence of reactions,” she says. “They may tense when they see their caregiver’s face move a certain way like how it did before yelling; or they may learn not to cry or to stay quiet while in distress due to the punishment of repeated yelling.”
How can parents and caregivers better manage and express anger?
While yelling can have negative effects on babies, anger is a normal human emotion that’s impossible to avoid. The goal as parents and caregivers shouldn’t be to never get angry at or in front of your child, but instead to find healthy ways of dealing with it.
Find ways to express anger in a healthy way
“Parents needn’t abstain from anger in the presence of their children,” Keith says. “In fact, when you find yourself angry, it’s a good time to lean in and demonstrate how you express it. We aren’t trying to shield our child from any and all discomfort. It’s more about modeling how to best express wants and needs. ”
Practice soothing yourself and baby together
Keith recommends parents and caregivers engage in “dyadic affect regulation” when they’re feeling angry or frustrated with their baby — or put more simply, soothing oneself alongside another.
“When a baby is crying and you’re near tears due to feeling inept or overwhelmed, it is helpful to swaddle up the child, rest the baby on your chest and take deep breaths,” he explains. “This helps you slow down the baby’s breathing while also giving close proximity and touch to the child. As you both calm down, you may begin to rock, pat, sing or caress the child. These other forms of sensory interactions are considered therapeutic for both the child and the caregiver. You help the child by saying, ‘we are both overwhelmed, and it is my job to bring us both back down.’”
“When a baby is crying and you’re near tears due to feeling inept or overwhelmed, it is helpful to swaddle up the child, rest the baby on your chest and take deep breaths. ”
— TYLER KEITH, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Reach out for support
If you’re feeling overwhelmed as a parent, it’s important to get help. In addition to reaching out to a professional, Horvitz and Keith recommend the following resources:
The Family Institute’s Transition to Parenthood Program. Horvitz notes: “This includes individual counseling, couples counseling, groups and even a podcast.”
The Circle of Security. “This is a great free resource for caregivers built upon decades of research,” Keith says. “It’s a great support for those who are learning about infant mental health and overall socio-emotional well-being.”
Postpartum Support International (PSI). From free phone calls with experts to online support groups, PSI is one of the nation’s leading support groups for parents experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.
Short- and Long-Term Effects – Happiest Baby
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Dr. Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP
The everyday battles (picky eating, getting dressed, getting out the door on time…) can make parents feel like failures. On top of that, a child’s defiance or misbehavior can stir up bad memories from the past, causing parents to overreact. And, when these stand-offs happen, parents who are already feeling overwhelmed can snap. While it’s understandable that the pressures of parenthood push moms and dads to a breaking point, yelling can take a toll on a child. It turns out that old sticks-and-stones saying isn’t quite accurate. Words—especially when screamed or shouted—can wound.
Yelling triggers our body’s stress response, which when pinged over and over again can have serious long-term consequences. Research suggests that verbal abuse can actually change the structure of our brains. Persistent yelling and the stress it causes has been linked to increased risk of anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, as well as to chronic pain and other long-term health issues. It also doesn’t curb misbehavior…it tends to make kids more likely to act out!
Children are affected by yelling and screaming from the earliest months of life. By 3 months, babies are learning to “dialogue” with their parents. And this delicate dance can be affected by flat or excessive emotions. Think of it as stepping on your dance partner’s toes. After the tenth time it happens you start to pull away, no longer having a dance partner you can trust.
By the time kids become toddlers—entering that period at 9 to 12 months when they begin to toddle—they are experts at reading your non-verbal communication. Their left-brain capabilities—like language, analysis, delayed gratification—are years away from reliable mastery, but their right-brain abilities—like reading gestures, tone of voice, and facial expressions to pick up on how their parents are feeling—are becoming pitch perfect. Effortlessly being able to read their parent’s emotions (happy, sad, scared), even if they can’t understand all the words that come out of Mom or Dad’s mouth.
When a parent yells, children pick up on that anger, frustration, or negativity loud and clear. Young children are egocentric. They have a very hard time seeing the world from anyone else’s point of view and they interpret everything that happens around them as being related to their deeds. Yelling parents can influence how kids begin to see themselves. Even if they’re not the target of the outburst, children may interpret their parents’ yelling to mean that they’re bad or unloveable…or that they just can’t do anything right. It also lays the groundwork for a pretty rocky relationship.
Plus, when parents yell…kids learn to yell, too. We’ve all heard of toddlers learning to use swear words because of overhearing them in adult conversation. That’s because children do as they see…not as they are told.
Toddlers’ brains are like sponges, soaking up everything they see or hear. A parent’s demonstrations of love and joy are reflected back through the mirror of their child’s actions as are demonstrations of disrespect and aggression. Yelling shows kids that screaming is an acceptable response to those strong feelings. When a parent yells or berates someone when they are angry, don’t be surprised if they do the same when they’re under pressure.
Related:
Why Modern Parenting Feels Like Such a Struggle
How to Keep Your Cool When Your Toddler Pushes Your Buttons
Mental Health Resources for Parents
About Dr. Harvey Karp
Dr. Harvey Karp, one of America’s most trusted pediatricians, is the founder of Happiest Baby and the inventor of the groundbreaking SNOO Smart Sleeper. After years of treating patients in Los Angeles, Dr. Karp vaulted to global prominence with the release of the bestselling Happiest Baby on the Block and Happiest Toddler on the Block. His celebrated books and videos have since become standard pediatric practice, translated into more than 20 languages and have helped millions of parents. Dr. Karp’s landmark methods, including the 5 S’s for soothing babies, guide parents to understand and nurture their children and relieve stressful issues, like new-parent exhaustion, infant crying, and toddler tantrums.
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Why shouldn’t you raise your voice at children? – European Gymnastics Center
All parents will agree that it is wrong to yell at a child, but there are times when it is difficult to contain emotions. However, parents should be patient and learn to pull themselves together when the child does not obey. Your shouting will not do him any good, only cause a negative reaction and consequences. Therefore, it is better to take a deep breath – exhale, remember what the child will experience if you yell at him, and then explain to him in a calm tone why this cannot be done.
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In our article we will talk about the dangers of crying for the child’s psyche. And the candidate of pedagogical sciences, teacher – speech therapist of the highest category Olga Nikolaevna Gracheva will give some important tips on how to find an approach to the child.
How does the child react to crying?
The consequences of the cry of parents are very dangerous for children:
The cry of the parents makes the child withdraw into himself, close, become deaf to any appeal from adults.
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The cry of mom or dad only increases the anger and irritability of the child. Both he and his parents begin to get angry, as a result, it is difficult for everyone to stop. And the result can be a broken psyche of the child, imbalance, and in the future it will be very difficult for him to find a common language with adults.
Shouting can frighten a child so much that he starts to stutter. Raising the voice affects a child differently than an adult.
The screams of the parents, causing the child to feel fear, makes him hide the manifestation of emotions. As a result, in adulthood, this can provoke sharp aggression and unjustified cruelty.
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If parents yell at a child, then he will stop trusting them, this is especially scary in adolescence. By crying, the child will be thrown out of the family, his behavior will become deviant. He will begin to look for a way out of problems on the “street”, he will be in danger – alcohol, drug addiction, bad companies. The child’s will will be broken, he will no longer be able to resist the aggression of the outside world. Psychologists in this case state that the emotional-volitional state of the child is inadequate. This is a very serious mental disorder.
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Parents should not yell at their children and in their presence, as they imbibe their demeanor. The child, when he grows up, will also behave with parents and other people.
Physiological reaction of the body to a cry
When you scream, you and your baby get angry, your hemoglobin and adrenaline levels rise.
Then you experience frustration and fatigue together. At this moment, your hemoglobin and adrenaline drop sharply, the stomach produces corrosive juice, capillaries spasm, and metabolic processes are disturbed.
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In fact, you were beaten, because exactly the same substances entered the bloodstream as during the beating.
How should parents communicate with their child?
“The cry of parents on children, of course, is unacceptable,” says Olga Nikolaevna Gracheva, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences. – A cry is a state of despair, hopelessness, rather it is a plea for help. Do we have the right to send it to the child? We have to deal with the situation ourselves, not the child.
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The child does not need to be educated. It will be enough for him if an adult shares with him the experience of his heart, if we are talking about a person of age. Or convey your positive emotions to him, charge him with positive, if we are talking about a person of active age.
Psychologists and educators do not call for forcing a child to do something, they call on parents to live interesting hours of life with their children, forgetting about their age, communicating and building relationships in joint activities and communication. Then mutual understanding will be found.
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Parents and children should develop a trusting relationship from childhood so that the child is not afraid to share any of his problems with them. Often children do not do this because they are afraid that their parents will not understand them and will scold them.
It is necessary to speak with children in a simple, understandable language, without irony and subtext. If you cannot cope with the situation, then it is better to contact specialists. Sometimes a few sessions with a neurologist, speech therapist, defectologist, psychologist will help solve the problem, or at least change your attitude towards it.
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The role of sport in the formation of the child’s character
Playing sports is very good for the formation of the character of the child. Sport from the very childhood forms a positive attitude, interest and motivation, brings up the will and purposefulness. Motor skills are the basic component on which the personality, its mental, psychological, emotional development is built.
The employment of a child in a sports section often helps parents avoid serious conflicts with their children, especially as they grow older. This is due to the fact that sport forms the right beliefs and values in children, helps to smooth out the crises of age, directs them along the right path of development and does not allow them to succumb to the negative influence of the environment.
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Responsibility for the successful psychological development of children is assumed by the coach, who must choose the right pedagogical approach.
Unfortunately, in professional sports, children often face the fact that the coach yells at them. Of course, this approach does not improve the results of athletes; on the contrary, it injures their psyche, scares them and discourages their love for sports. The child becomes nervous, insecure, afraid to make a mistake. This condition, on the contrary, leads to nervous breakdowns and lesions.
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In addition, having experienced such methods of upbringing in childhood, in adulthood a person will involuntarily also communicate with other people and even with children.
But sport, first of all, should bring joy and pleasure to children, positively influence the formation of personality. This is the method of teaching used by the coaches of the European Gymnastics Center.
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If a few decades ago parental slapping was not considered something out of the ordinary, now most parents exclude physical punishment, which is difficult to say about verbal aggression. Even in the healthiest and most prosperous families, it is not uncommon for parents to yell at a child, and some moms and dads even use a raised tone as their main method of communication.
It’s worth remembering: you can’t yell at a child!
Unfortunately, finding convincing arguments and a reasonable way out of a situation is much more difficult than just shouting. And when troubles at work or in a store are nasty, then moms and dads break down on children: they are freed from negative emotions. And it becomes a habit.
The cry of a parent does not inspire respect, only fear. This is how parents win the battle, losing the war, and on several fronts at once: the consequences will affect the formation of the child’s personality, affect his health, and the development of parent-child relations. nine0003
The child takes everything literally: his mother screams, offends him, which means he doesn’t love him. If the dearest person does not love, then other people can also be cruel and not trustworthy. The result is quite predictable: irritability, anxiety, tearfulness, phobias, bad habits (nail biting, lip biting, etc.), difficulties in interacting with other significant adults and peers appear.
Growing tension causes an anxious expectation of new cries, and such stress can lead to two behavioral strategies:
bad behavior and violation of the rules – the child persists, knowing that they will yell at him in any case, otherwise he at least deserves it;
desire to please – the child will try to do everything that parents expect of him, even at the cost of deceit and flattery.
Children approaching puberty can become deceitful, aggressive, get in trouble with the law, and more.
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Do not shout!
Paradoxes of love: children’s anger at their parents and vice versa, how to avoid
Shouting and relationships in the family
Family microclimate is very dependent on communication methods. It is difficult for a child to build a warm trusting relationship with parents who raise their voices – he will simply close emotionally.
As a result, a general deterioration in relations, which is especially harmful for preschool children. Adults often do not realize the reasons for the distance of the child and become even more annoyed. This is how a vicious circle arises: scream – silence / alienation of the child – irritation – scream again. nine0003
Cry and social development
A child’s relationship with society depends on his relationship in the family.
Shouting as a family style of communication leads to habit formation. The child transfers it to social life: in the future he will already scream at his children.
Distrust of the world around prevents you from enjoying life, building trusting relationships with other people, making friends. This leads to difficulties in building love-romantic, friendly relationships in adulthood. nine0003
Lack of independence and infantilism — the lack of support from close people causes a feeling of dislike. In this case, it is difficult to form responsibility – the child will try to shift it onto others.
The victim complex is one of the most unpleasant consequences. The child feels unnecessary to the world, becomes touchy, prefers to suffer for any even the slightest reason, requires active attention and pity from those around him. nine0003
How not to yell at a child
In order to build a new relationship format, it is important to understand the causes of yelling. First of all, such behavior is a loss of control over oneself and one’s emotional state. Negative feelings break through to the surface, and their “addressee” is a child – a person who is still too small to repel an attack or prevent such outbreaks.
Working with one’s own behavior is very labor intensive and energy intensive. But there are recommendations that will help in the fight against screaming:
Elimination of the irritant. If stress and general irritation are the cause of screams and breakdowns, it is better to try to eliminate the “triggers” of anger.
Time planning. A clear daily routine will help to avoid rush and will not let you get annoyed about this.
Visualization of the consequences. If you feel that you are about to break loose, imagine what harm you are doing to the child: how he gets scared and cries, stutters, etc. Such a picture will quickly sober you up and prevent emotions from breaking out. nine0003
Medical support. If the level of irritability and anxiety goes off scale, contact a specialist – he will prescribe a sedative. The main thing is not to resort to the “help” of alcoholic beverages.
Visualization of “spectators”. Imagine that you are surrounded by people or guests have come to you. As soon as the urge to scream arises, think that others will hear you.
Development of a symbol. Agree with your child about a key word or phrase that he will say as soon as he feels that you are losing control of yourself. For example: “I love you, don’t swear.” This will allow you to stop in time. nine0003
Voice of feelings. There is no need to be ashamed of your negative feelings, speak openly: “I am very angry”, “I am indignant because of your behavior.” Such phrases are more constructive than shouting.
Special literature will help you understand the true causes and solutions of the problem.
If none of the above methods help to control aggression, it is better to consult a psychotherapist.
In the event that the cry could not be restrained, it is important to apologize: sincere apologies will not harm parental authority, but will mitigate the consequences of the conflict, and will also help build open communication with the child. nine0003
Crying is not at all evidence that the child is not loved. Many situations are dictated by common sense and good intentions – you just need to think about how you show your love for the child and parental care.
I’m located in Rowlett, TX attending classes to pursue a career in Nursing. I’m 23yrs old & I’ve been Nannying/Babysitting for 6+ years, and have held several wonderful positions through my experience (I can happily provide reference upon request). I’ve built strong/successful relationships &absolutely LOVED it. I’m currently available FULL-TIME (mornings only) 5AM-1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday & occasional weekend DATE NIGHTS of course! I have experience with children of all ages! Job duties include: light housekeeping, meal prep, children’s laundry, pet care, and planning fun structured activities etc. I’m a trustworthy, nurturing, responsible, loving, reliable candidate. I absolutely adore/love working with children & passionate about my job! Please, do not hesitate to message me any & all questions/concerns. I’d LOVE to me as helpful as I can possibly be throughout the process. …
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Sierra is amazing, professional and a my son loves her. She showed up on time everyday, she was so great.
Reviewed by Kayla B.
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I’m an experienced babysitter, pet sitter, and house sitter. I have 2. 5 years of experience nannying in addition to intermittent babysitting for families I’ve met through my church. I also have 1 year of experience in house sitting and pet sitting including over night stays, dog walking, andfeeding pets. I’m a UT graduate and a licensed therapist by day. I am looking to spend some of my free time taking care of others’ loved ones, whether that’s your child or your fur baby! I work full-time, so my availability is for one off needs or date nights….
Christina K.
Dallas, TX
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Babysitter – Available For Before/after School And Date/R&R Nights
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I have 10+ years of babysitting/nannying and tutoring experience, ranging from infants to tweens. I recently moved to the DFW area from Columbus GA for grad school. Back in Columbus, I was a very busy babysitter and often had a full schedule booked. I believe this was because my professional (yetfun and outgoing), reliable, caring, and detail oriented personality is apparent once families meet me. I enjoy helping with homework, reading books, doing crafts, playing outside, and playing boardgames – pretty much anything that doesn’t require a screen. I’m currently available for occasional babysitting and tutoring. If you have any questions… feel free to message me!…
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Hello, I am an active sitter in the North Dallas area and I have been for awhile now. I have worked with a variety of families from all kinds of backgrounds so I can easily adapt. I also have assisted families that are first time parents with childcare. My child care experience has been watchinginfants, toddlers, pre-teens and doing light housekeeping. I am vaccinated and I am available for early school morning drop-off, date nights (5 hrs+), overnights, house sitting, kids host for parties, and as a virtual assistant. I prefer a zoom meeting before giving out my phone number. Thanks!…
Recent Review:
We hired Keyana to watch our 5 and 8YO while we went to a concert/date night. My oldest was upset when she arrived, but Keyana handled it wonderfully and they ended up playing games and she got the kids to bedon time. She arrived early and even helped take the dog out since we are in an apt. I would definitely hire her again and cannot recommend her enough….
Reviewed by Jamie F.
Keirajone C.
Dallas, TX
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available In The Evening And Weekends.
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My name is KJ.! I am a CPR & First Aid certified Childcare Provider in the Garland area. After 9 years of childcare experience I have recently started my In-Home Daycare. I currently have 2 more spots available for families in need of childcare. I keep in contact with all parents sending 2 hourupdate texts/ pictures, with the Class Dojo app. All children attending follow a structured day plan including meals, learning time, playtime, naps, and outside play.
My hours are
-Daycare 7am-6 p.m. Mon-Fri($40/day)
-After Hours ($16)
-Overnight Hours 7pm-8 a.m. ($120)
-Outside of Home ($18/hr)
I am pretty flexible with hours if needed.
I also am available for date nights and last minute.
If you or someone you know are , or could be interested, please feel free to message me your NAME as well as a preferred DATE & TIME for a phone interview.!…
Elida M.
Dallas, TX
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Weekend Nanny Available For Families
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Hello everyone! My name is Elida, I am 25 years old and I have been a nanny/babysitter for 6 years. I graduated with my bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas at Dallas in May of 2020 and am currently working on my master’s degree at Tarleton State University. I have worked with over10 families and have cared for their children (ages range from 1y/o – 13y/o). I am CPR certified, come with great references and absolutely love spending time with children, whether it is doing arts and crafts, playing sports, going to museums or parks, or simply reading.
I am currently looking for employment near Duncanville (within a 15 mile radius as well) and my availability is limited to Saturdays and Sundays (with occasional weekday evenings depending on the day) since I work full-time. My schedule works great with families who are seeking for a regular date-night sitter or a regular sitter who can help a couple hours during the day.
Please reach out if you have any questions! :)…
Recent Review:
My girls loved Elida! She was very friendly and super knowledgeable! She put our worries at ease and made us feel comfortable leaving our little ones for a few hours. Will definitely hire her again!
Reviewed by Giani B.
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Hello, I am a luxury nanny with 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel, Meal Preparation and errands. I’m willing to learn special instructions catered for each child as well as having fun with set arts and crafts of the parents choosing. I do over night care taking as well as early morningpick ups/ afternoon drop offs. I am here to make all your child necessities and yours easier….
Recent Review:
She’s amazing!! My daughter loves her and she’s so attentive to her needs and what we requested! (To continue her spanish) I would give her more than just 5 starts if I could!!
Reviewed by Elmer A.
Rocio E.
Dallas, TX
$25-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Fun, Responsible Sitter For Over 10 Years Of Experience
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Hello!
Super reliable, caring, fun, organized, and trustworthy sitter.
15 years of experience taken care of newborns, twins, toddlers, up to the age of 15-year-old.
I have work with DISD for 2 years at a preschool.
Bilingual (Spanish)
Not really a fan of having kids watching tv, preference onoutdoor activities, reading, coloring, learning activities, music, arts & crafts.
Pet friendly.
Avid swimmer.
Non smoker!
I’m certified in CPR/AED/First Aid.
TB tested.
Own transportation.
My duties on the jobs have always been the kids priorities first and their safety.
Great references!
Other duties I have accomplished are over night care, carpool to and from school, parties, and after school activities. As well as pet/house sitting.
This is a great opportunity to work with what I love KIDS. I will love to meet a fun and loving family that I can feel right at home, for my next job opportunity.
Thank you….
Recent Review:
During our time with Rocio we found her to be respectful of our time and was always on time, if not early. Rocio’s demeanor was always calm which made for an easy transition for our children and they took toher quickly, making it easy on us!…
Reviewed by Emily E.
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Throughout high school I babysat for three different families but one family for more than a year. The children are age 7 and nine now. My tasks for this family during the school year would consist of picking them up from school, taking them to tutoring and sports and afterschool activities. Once wewere home from their activities I would make them an afterschool snack or we would go get coffeehouses. I would help them with their homework and then we would go outside to play and get some exercise in and then I would either make them dinner or we would pick it up. I would also help at night making sure they were bathed and their teeth are brushed and stay until their parents were home. I often helped with picking up miscellaneous toys around the house and packing their bags for the next day…
Recent Review:
We were so pleased with Clara as a babysitter. She was good with both babies and toddlers. Clara is a very mature responsible young person who communicated so well through text and phone calls. She didn’t needmuch direction and took the kids on the first day to the playground with no fuss. We were quite impressed with her as a babysitter. …
Reviewed by Vicky L.
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Hi, I go by Liz!
Only available for date nights, weekends, or overnights – recurring work does not fit with my fulltime job.
I have been continuously babysitting for over 20 years! I started young – that’s what happens when you grow up with 7 brothers. Busy households are nothing new to me. I amexperienced with children ages newborn through teen-aged, have spent years working for the same families, and have been a live-in nanny. I have done overnights, extended stays, and traveled with families.
I also student-taught and completed all requirements for an elementary teaching certification from Wellesley College, which enhances my perspective on children, their learning/emotional needs, and how to best care for them in a variety of settings. If you would like details on specific jobs or experiences, please don’t hesitate to ask. I love providing great care and helping parents feel at ease when they leave their children with me.. ..
Recent Review:
Liz was very accommodating and played with my baby so much more than most sitters. I really appreciated that and her easy going nature.
Reviewed by Grace L.
Jennifer M.
Dallas, TX
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Future Pediatric RN Looking For Child Care Experience!
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Hi! My name is Jenni and I am currently working towards a career in Pediatrics as a registered nurse. I went to Booker T where I studied theatre for 4 years. I love singing, playing piano, listening to music, reading, baking, makeup, and coffee! I am a little shy at first but once comfortable I loveto talk. I am currently working as a barista in a coffee shop and am looking to begin gaining experience with child care as that is to be my future profession. I have a big family with many children under the age of 10, and I am usually the one who is called when a babysitter is needed. My aunt paid me to babysit her 1-year-old for one year after school and even overnight. I have a niche for keeping kids entertained as I love many things they do like watching Disney movies, arts and crafts, playing outside, or anything their minds can come up with. I am very caring and protective when it comes to children and will make them feel heard and be someone they can count on….
Recent Review:
Jenni was very punctual and sweet. I know she would make a great nanny and I can tell she’s very good with kids!
Reviewed by Tooba Q.
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Hi, I’m from a big family, so I was the designated babysitter of all of my nieces and nephews and I enjoyed it. So naturally my first job was working at the church daycare with 3 and 4-year-olds. I love kids and they love me back. I have lots of experience with the little ones. I am available in theevenings after 4 p.m. and on weekends. So if you’re looking for a date night sitter please contact me….
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Hi I’m Briana!
I have a bubbly personality. I have over 10 years of experience as a baby sitter. I served for several families in college whom had children with special needs. I’ comfortable with small children, infants, toddlers, teenagers. I can help with after school activities, homework,snacks. If you need a date night sitter I am here to assist and I have tons of references….
Mary C.
Dallas, TX
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Warm And Caring Babysitter/Nanny
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Looking for part-time nanny/babysitting position. Have 10+ yr. of childcare experience & am great with children and very flexible with my time.. 20 hrs. per wk. (more or less). I also do evening sittings. Enjoy children and they always readily come to me. Am eldest daughter of 5 children, so I havehad on-the-job training since I was 8-years-old. In my adult life, I have 1 son. Am a warm, caring and loving individual and enjoy childcare so much. Classy, intelligent with a lot of patience, dependability & trustworthiness. Have worked as a sitter for a childcare service for whom I worked for over 10 years. (evenings/weekends). Am a non-smoker, Excellent health/hygiene, Love animals, have Christian values. Recently Re-certified in CPR, First Aid and SIDS. I enforce manners in children. Have Excellent references. Up to-date on all my shots….
Recent Review:
Mary was a joy to work with when we needed her to watch out almost 1 year old daughter. She was punctual and followed our instructions blindly. We will definitely be booking with Mary again when needed!
Reviewed by Susan A.
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Hi I’m Rachel, I am a Dallas native and I went to smu for undergrad and grad school. I’ve regularly babysat for many kids in the Dallas area and also as a date night sitter. I have experience in meal prep and arts/crafts, and can do drop offs/pick ups. If you’d like to know more about me or ask anyquestions please feel welcome to message me :)…
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Hello, my name is McKenna. I am a 2nd grade teacher in Richardson ISD. I am currently getting my Master’s in Education from SMU. I have a Master’s degree in Organization Psychology from Colorado State University as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. I amhoping to fill in as a date night sitter just to earn some extra money to help with school costs! I absolutely love working with kids. I have been babysitting/ nannying for 10 years and have plenty of references. I look forward to meeting you and your lovely family!…
Deanna B.
Dallas, TX
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Highly Skilled And Experienced Sitter
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Hello!
My name is Deanna and I have an extensive background working with children of all ages. From a causal date night, to working with children suffering from complex trauma, to being a behavioral therapist for children with autism.
As a graduate student my time is limited but I am looking tospend my break times doing what I do best (hanging out with kiddos). I’d love to help you out!…
Recent Review:
Deanna is very responsible punctual and very friendly with children she is very kind and I would definitely use her again
Reviewed by Jessica C.
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My name is Julia, I am 24-year-old living in Dallas and very interested in being an occasional sitter. I spent my middle and high school years babysitting children ages 2-12 and worked at a nearby church daycare during my 4 years of college where I mostly cared for children ages 1-4. I am looking togetting back into babysitting during my free time. I currently work at an Advertising agency downtown from 9am-6 p.m. but am available evenings and weekends to babysit. I am very kind, patient and outgoing and love spending time with children. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I look forward to hearing from you….
Recent Review:
Julia is very punctual and dependable!
She loves animals and has an “animal whisper” type instinct.
Regarding child care, Julia is very creative and is a wonderful communicator for all ages. She has alwaysenjoyed caring for children and they really enjoy her. Julia is also great in an emergency situation. Very level headed and resourceful.
I would highly recommend Julia for both services….
Reviewed by Jodi T.
Ananya K.
Dallas, TX
$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
Enthusiastic And Responsible Sitter
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Hello! My name is Ananya and I am an undergraduate student attending the University of Texas at Dallas to pursue my B. S. in Biomedical Engineering with the intention of going to med school in the future. I have been babysitting off and on since high school and love children. I am FirstAid/CPR/G-Tube certified and am willing to care for children of all ages and abilities. I worked several summers at a camp designed for individuals with disabilities and provided full care for adults and children with physical and developmental disabilities. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and spending time outdoors. While your kids are with me, I am happy to help with homework, driving them to any activities, or just playing with them. I am looking for part-time, occasional date nights, and weekend opportunities. Please contact me if you have any questions! Thank you and I look forward to meeting you….
Recent Review:
My family travels quite a bit every summer taking various road trips. On a recent trip to Dallas we hired Ananya and she could not have been better. She was literally the best sitter I have ever hired. She isone of those sitters who has fun with the kiddos, gets down on their level and plays until they are worn out. She was simply fabulous and I am just sad that she can’t be my regular sitter. 🙁 Not only would I recommend others to hire her but I did rehire her to sit for us a second time while in Dallas….
Reviewed by Amy M.
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My name is Laela, I am 22 years old. Been in college for about 3/4 years for early childhood education, I am currently on a break from school though.. I have been interested in working with children since forever. I have worked at a school and did a bit of work through school but want to startlooking for something more frequent and even become a regular to a family! I’m also available for 1 time or occasional sitting! I can help with just about anything and am almost always available!. ..
Recent Review:
Laela was so attentive to my children while I was out for the night! I would highly recommend
Reviewed by Noel S.
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Recent overnight babysitter reviews in Dallas, TX
Sierra G.
Sierra is amazing, professional and a my son loves her. She showed up on time everyday, she was so great.
– Kayla B.
Keyana S.
We hired Keyana to watch our 5 and 8YO while we went to a concert/date night. My oldest was upset when she arrived, but Keyana handled it wonderfully and they ended up playing games and she got the kids to bed on time. She arrived early and even helped take the dog out since we are in an apt. Iwould definitely hire her again and cannot recommend her enough….
– Jamie F.
Elida M.
My girls loved Elida! She was very friendly and super knowledgeable! She put our worries at ease and made us feel comfortable leaving our little ones for a few hours. Will definitely hire her again!
– Giani B.
Brianna K.
She’s amazing!! My daughter loves her and she’s so attentive to her needs and what we requested! (To continue her spanish) I would give her more than just 5 starts if I could!!
– Elmer A.
Rocio E.
During our time with Rocio we found her to be respectful of our time and was always on time, if not early. Rocio’s demeanor was always calm which made for an easy transition for our children and they took to her quickly, making it easy on us!
– Emily E.
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FAQs for finding an overnight babysitter near you in Dallas, TX
How can I find an overnight babysitter near me in Dallas, TX that I trust?
Not sure how to find a babysitter near you in Dallas, TX that you can trust to watch your children overnight? You can use Care.com to search for overnight babysitters who can tackle the babysitter duties you need help with and who have an overnight babysitting rate that aligns with your budget. You can search by years of experience and read through reviews from families to get an idea of how trustworthy an overnight babysitter is, but it’s always a good idea to do your own interview and check their references.
How much do you pay a babysitter to stay overnight near me in Dallas, TX?
Overnight babysitters in Dallas, TX start at $16.06, but the exact cost of hiring a babysitter to stay overnight can vary based on each sitter’s years of experience and qualifications.
What babysitter duties do overnight babysitters near me in Dallas, TX take on?
Overnight babysitters can take on a wide variety of babysitter duties. You can search Care.com profiles to find an overnight sitter who can help with tasks like cooking, laundry, light housekeeping, and homework. Review 140 profiles to see which babysitter duties care providers near Dallas, TX feel comfortable tackling.
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I am a committed, responsible, and very energetic individual. I have experience with children on volunteer work, date nights, part-time, and full time nanny (all ages). My tasks include light housekeeping, running errands and transportation. I am also fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Ifyou are interested in hiring me, I will send you a copy of my resume….
Shanna W.
Morrow, GA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time/Part-Time/Weekend/Date Night/Late Night Babysitter
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I come from a very large family which entails over a dozen nieces and nephews. I truly do have a love for children, and I can say I have amazing patience. I am a graduate of Clayton State University, with a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education and History w/ a minor in Sociology. I have experiencein working with kids with both Dyslexia and Down Syndrome. I am more than capable to organize, arts and crafts, story times, help with homework/projects, feedings/food prep, changing diapers, and anything else that might be required to help facilitate the best environment for your children. I do have my own transportation. If needed, I have a resume and personal recommendations if requested. I have worked with children of all ages and understand that each child has their own specific needs and I am more than willing to fulfill what may be required….
Julia P.
Honolulu, HI
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Evening Nanny & Date Night Sitter Available
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Hello there! I am a (fully-vaccinated) 29-year-old young professional currently working from Honolulu. I’m looking for part-time nanny and babysitting jobs to add some spice to my day! I love working with kids. I think they make everything more fun and I love how inquisitive and interested they canbe in everything they do, even the most simple of things.
In addition to sitting I can help with the kids’ homework, light housework, cooking, and cleaning. I worked as a part-time nanny for 3 years (from 2013 to 2016) for kids 7 and 10 (10 and 13 by the end of 2016). I also have experience with infants (3 to 12 months old) as well as toddlers (1 to 4 years old)….
Recent Review:
Julia was excellent. She is detail oriented, communicative, friendly, and is overall a responsible adult we felt comfortable leaving the kids with. I could not have asked for more. Thank you!
Reviewed by Amanda S.
Aly J.
Gilbert, AZ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Nanny & Date Night Sitter
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Career Nanny & experienced Babysitter of care for all ages including newborns, infants & toddlers. I absolutely love babies & adore the first year! I am skilled in keeping routines that you prefer, crafts, activities, potty training & general house management. With over a decade of childcareexperience, I am motivated to encourage a love of learning & exploration in every child & fill their evenings with excitement & happiness. Additional experience obtained: Full Time Nannying, Part Time Nannying, temporary positions, babysitting in hotels/resorts, family travel, caring for children of high profile families & working with local Nanny Agencies. I am vaccinated against Covid-19 & CPR & 1st Aid Certified.
I do nanny full time and I recently got married in November. I would love to find a few families to help cover date nights for as your go-to sitter. I believe in creating memories with fun crafts or new toys and bringing a bag of ‘fun’ catered to each age & child….
Recent Review:
Aly is amazing and we have LOVED having her as a nanny. She knows the infant/newborn age so well and has helped our newborn learn all kinds of things from tummy time, to sitting up, to assisted standing toteething and even giggling! She has done crafts with him, read books, played with toys, sang songs and even made sensory bottles for him. Aly truly became a part of the family and we felt completely comfortable leaving our son with her during the day and on date nights. She has respected and followed our sleeping and eating requests and has followed our schedule for our child perfectly. Aly is worth every penny and I would highly reccommend her as a nanny….
Reviewed by Jessica G.
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I am passionate about children’s early stages, and want to learn more and have new experience with diverse families and cultures.
I have been working as a full time nanny for the last 12 years smoothly by full-time in Seattle .
Currently free for babysitting occasionally until last weeks of feb.
Just Initiating my search for a family to assist for date nights or for weekends occasionally.
Some of my main qualities are communication, enjoy outdoors, CPR , bilingual (fluent Spanish and English), drive, and don’t drink or smoke and studied early childhood ,.
I prefer to assist families who communicate in excellence about their little ones .
I’m covid vaccinated.
Let me know if you feel like chatting further.
I be more than happy to talk further . I have references of my 12 years as a full-time nanny involving multiple kids and families I been a part of.
I prefer to help a family to feel a part of even if it’s occasionally for date nights !.
With an excellent connection ….
Recent Review:
Ana was heaven sent when we ran into an emergency and needed child care. She was quick to respond and asked all the right questions to bring her up to speed on how to best care for our three month old. She isvery caring and provided us with insightful suggestions which demonstrated her years of experience!…
Reviewed by Isaac B.
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Hi, My name is Jacki and I am a mother of three amazing children (4, 7& 9! I recently relocated to Puyallup WA. With having over 10 years of experience I have worked with almost all age groups ranging from newborn to 12+ years including newborn twins. I have also been a tutor as well as a “big sis”.I have taken CPR and first aid training classes alongside child safety courses. Ideally I am looking to do babysitting on evenings or date nights just so parents can have some time to themselves knowing their children are in excellent hands. I look forward to speaking with you and can answer any questions you may have. Warm Regards. Additional: * Non-Smoker * Up to date on vaccines (including whooping cough) * Active church member * House cleaner/organizer * Clean Driving Record * Clean Background Check *…
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I have extensive childcare experience including 3+ years continuous care with one family as their nanny. I’ve cared for newborns, toddlers & older. I’m a Mom (2 grown daughters) & a Grandmom! Former Montessori trained teacher, I draw from a wealth of skills.
Specifically, with wee ones througholder preschool age children, I introduce and develop phonetic skills. As I observe a child attempting mastery of a certain skill (zipping and unzipping a zipper, for example), I may create a pathway to help expedite the skill after observation.
B. A. Religious Studies & Art. CPR Aid certified. I keep the child area(s) tidy & am absolutely interactive with even the very youngest. Reading, singing, rocking, going for walks or just enjoying nature. Always punctual; love pets; impeccable references….
Recent Review:
We hired Lisa to help us with our three month old. She was beyond knowledgeable and helpful. Lisa was great to work with and enthusiastically cared for our son with love and compassion. I would highly recommendLisa!…
Reviewed by Paige M.
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Looking for a date night or weekend sitter? I have 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I can offer in-home care or can bring kids to the local park, library, skiing etc. I love being able to take advantage of our beautiful little town and all it has to offer! If you’d like anyreferences, I am more than happy to provide them! Looking forward to meeting you and your family!. ..
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I’m a 39-year-old responsible mother of two wonderful children. When I was in high school I would babysit kids on weekends as an occasional nanny for date night. Since my children are much more independent now , I get back to babysitting again and love taking care of kids. I love kids and like toplay board games or do crafts with them. I cherish the memories that I have from the time when my kids were small. I would love to share my love of kids with your family by watching your angels. I have a lot of references to share from family’s that I worked for and have lots of experience in babysitting and nannying kids of all different age groups….
Recent Review:
Katarzyna is amazing with my 2.5 year old daughter, she is truly a natural with kids. My daughter is very attached to me but can stay with her for hours without complaining. She is sweet, easy to communicatewith and just overall great at her job. Highly highly recommend!…
Reviewed by Cathy L.
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I am currently seeking the opportunity to assist parents and families who are in need of care for their children. I was raised in a very loving and caring family, who instilled in us values and morals. Ive been blessed to work at Sacred Heart Catholic Church as a hispanic liaison and the Shrine ofthe Most blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL as a retail clerk and a website designer. In between my work I was a Personal Care Assistant to my mother was on dialysis and later had a kidney transplant. In 2014 I was married and moved to Minnesota. Upon moving to Minnesota I have been a nanny and babysitter for over two years. I love helping children and I have met the most wonderful families. I am looking to help families part time or occasionally as a date night sitter. I am very flexible and would be happy to do errands or be house or pet sitter. I am very patient, reliable and trustworthy. I would love to help your family and have references. I look forward to hearing from you. …
Daniela A.
El Paso, TX
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Kind Date Night Sitter, Available Weekday Evenings And Anytime Weekends!
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Hi there, I am a stay at home mommy to 3 wonderful kiddos. They are 11, 5 and 2. Working with children delights me. I have the patience and maturity to handle and care for any type of child. I understand that every child is unique.
I have experience caring for care. com children, my own sons,nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors children. I have been an active classroom volunteer at my sons preschool, kindergarten and now elementary. I also just recently completed my one year commitment as a mentor volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization.
I am available to babysit weeknights and weekends. Also available on short notice. I live on the West side of town. I enjoy reading to children and doing crafts. I will be involved with your child during playtime or any activity they choose. Since, I am a mother myself I understand the importance of leaving your child in great caring hands. Rest assure that your child will be in great care when I babysit for your family….
Recent Review:
It was my very first time leaving my daughters with a baby sitter for a night out. I always left them with my mom but I started looking and a fellow mom recommend her to me. Daniela was incredible and providedreferences to me. I was so nervous and scared but Daniela made sure I felt comfortable leaving my girls with her. My girls loved her since day one and I know they’re safe with her. I recommend Daniela 100%….
Reviewed by Natalie G.
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I’m a mom of four (22, 21, 16, 8- two oldest live on their own). My 10+ years of exp. comes from teaching my children to be self sufficient as they were growing up, to present, helping people & pets in many ways.
MY SERVICES:
* Housekeeper (variety of tasks)
* Organizer (general & detailed)
* Petcare (general, Groomer Asst, pet sitting)
* Cook (light & heavy home cooking & baking)
* Childcare (all ages, & some special needs)
* Driver (pickup & drop off, errands)
* Laundry maid (machine wash, dry, fold, iron)
* Secretary(variety; multi-line, comp. data entry)
* Entertainer (plan & host parties, face paint)
* School volunteer (variety of tasks at events)
* Heavy home remodeling & Yard work
EDUCATION
* R. O. P. Animal/Vet Careers cert.,
* A. A. Degree in Business Management
I can be available on short notice, backup, & even middle of night for E. R. Please read my profile & reviews then contact me, thank you.
Deborah G….
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Ever since I was in middle school I have been caring for kids. Today I am known as “the cool aunt” and “the best teacher ever.” It’s no surprise that I graduated with a Bachelor’s In Special Education. I taught students with disabilities for the last six years, and I truly enjoyed it.
I am lookingto babysit for date-nights during the week or weekends.
I have experience caring for kids of all ages, from newborns to preteens. I am comfortable changing diapers, having a tea party, building a castle from Lego’s, playing board games, and all the things your kids are into! 🙂
Please send me a message to chat first.
*Online or cash payment only.
*Only comfortable with cats and dogs households.
*4 hours minimum required per booking…
Recent Review:
We hired Mayda for a temporary position to help with my 6 month old son before he starts daycare. She has been wonderful! My son lights up when he sees her everyday. I work in our home office so on my breaks, Ican always hear them playing, singing or reading. My husband and I interviewed several candidates for the position, and when Mayda left we looked at each other like “that’s the one!” I would recommend her to any family, and I hope that we can continue to hire her for date nights….
Reviewed by Jordan G.
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My name is Kayla and I am a college student pursuing my bachelors degree in Allied health with plans to achieve my Doctorate in Physical Therapy. I have 5 years of experience with both Babysitting & PetSitting. I am currently looking for a long term nannying position for a family with 1-5children. I am also available for date/event night(one time) sittings!!! I have cared for children as young as 5 months, all the way to children in their early teens. I have also cared for a few families with special needs children, and a family with twins. I am more than happy to help with Light Housekeeping, Carpooling, homework help, and pet-sitting. I also have some experience with helping teach students ballet, teaching good stretching practices, helping children read, as well as complete homework, and helping with practice and attend sport events and other activities. If you are also looking for someone to care for your pet, please check out my pet sitting profile:)…
Recent Review:
Kayla has been nannying for my 1 year old son. He loves her and she is so great with him. She plays with him, feeds him, and if very active with him. She’s always on time and has been available last minutewhenever we needed her. She does excellent light housekeeping during nap time too. We have 2 cats and they liked her as well. If you need a nanny to help with childcare, Kayla is excellent and I highly recommend her!…
Reviewed by Stephanie S.
Anh M.
Lubbock, TX
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Willing To Work Day Or Night With Transportation Available.
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My name is Anh and I am a Registered Nurse with my Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University. I am currently available evenings 7 days a week and I am also available to do overnights in your home.
Since I started babysitting in high school, I have gained 7+ years of experienceworking with different age groups, multiple children households, and special needs. I also work with all breeds of dogs, sizes, ages and temperaments. I have an extensive list of references including over 80+ families I have worked for, previous job employment and family & friend references. I am passionate about academics, various forms of art and love keeping children active when appropriate with fun activities.
Please don’t hesitate to message me if you have any additional questions or want any information!…
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Dear Families,
I’m a career nanny/babysitter, Night Nanny Nurse. I’m a graduate nurse, newborn care specialist, I hold certificates as CPR and Pediatric First Aid, Early Literacy, Potty-Training and I always getting update in terms of childcare courses. I’m fully vaccinated. I have 18[+] years ofexperience in this industry taking care from ages 0 to 5 years old. I’m so blessed of been working with wonderful families usually first time parents. I will be happy to work with your family as a team to give the best care to your baby! Note: The price listed here is ONLY for daytime service. Please contact me for Night prices. Thank you!…
Recent Review:
Idaluz was so great with our 1 year old daughter. She was very professional, communicated well, asked us questions and offered great suggestions. She had lots of energy to keep up with our baby and patience aswell. We were very happy when we came back home and found our daughter happy, fed and asleep. Would absolutely recommend Idaluz…
Reviewed by Wairimu K.
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The children I have cared for range from ages newborn to 14 years old. I am fully vaccinated and pet friendly. I have experience working with children with developmental and physical disabilities as well.
As of now, I do not have any full-time availability. Openings for occasional weekendavailability (date night and special occasions) will be updated on my calendar at the first of the month. Thank you!…
Recent Review:
Kayla was very friendly and our daughter liked her calm yet fun manner a lot.
Reviewed by Donna L.
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My name is Jessica and I am a law student heading into my final year at Loyola in New Orleans. I love to smile and laugh (it’s something children always comment on). I find so much joy in working with children and would welcome the opportunity to get to know your family and help lighten yourload.
I have professional experience substitute teaching and providing before-school childcare for up to 20 children at a time. I have been babysitting/nannying children of all ages (including infants) for over 10 years and am confident that you will feel comfortable trusting me with your little ones.
Please reach out about availability as the app often has issues.
I look forward to getting to know you and your family! Please reach out to me with any questions….
Recent Review:
Jessica is a terrific. We hired her to work a few nights where we needed some extra support for our 2mo and I felt completely at ease from the moment she walked in and took over. We hope to be able to work withher again very soon!…
Reviewed by Angelle W.
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Thank you for taking a look at my profile. I’m a loving mother of two. I have recent experience caring for newborns to teens. I’m extremely reliable, trustworthy and patient. I will play with and read to your children. They will be happy and safe. Also, I’m a self starter who is very organized anddetail oriented. I’m happy to do dishes, laundry and tidy your home when the children are asleep and time permits. I look forward to hearing from you. **All my reviews were unsolicited**…
Recent Review:
Joann is hands down one of the greatest Nannie’s I have ever employed. She Is kind, caring, flexible, dependable, and most importantly loved my children as her own. My children are older now and our needs havechanged, but we consider her a part of the family. If you want someone to love your kids as her own, then you cannot go wrong with her!!!…
Reviewed by Kathleen C.
Jill K.
Cumming, GA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
As Needed, Part Time Babysitting For Date Nights And During The Day Appointments
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I’ve been watching kids for over 25 years. I enjoy kids and meeting new family that are looking for a reliable sitter for their kids.
I worked for 6 years at a church daycare and was a church nursery coordinator for 3 years.
I have worked in my sons school district for over 2 years as a healthclerk substitute, the instructional aide substitute and the secretary substitute at 7 schools.
I have been volunteering in my boys school for the past 6 year to assist the teacher with activities, making copies and much more.
My boys are my life !
If my husband has to work and my boys are out of school, my youngest MIGHT need to come with me. They are 10 and 14 and entertain themselves without distracting me from doing the best job that I can do for your family. Please know that if you are not OK with this, please do not contact me….
Recent Review:
Jill was timely in responding and to my messages. She did a great job watching my little one.
Reviewed by Nana H.
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Julia was excellent. She is detail oriented, communicative, friendly, and is overall a responsible adult we felt comfortable leaving the kids with. I could not have asked for more. Thank you!
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Aly is amazing and we have LOVED having her as a nanny. She knows the infant/newborn age so well and has helped our newborn learn all kinds of things from tummy time, to sitting up, to assisted standing to teething and even giggling! She has done crafts with him, read books, played with toys, sangsongs and even made sensory bottles for him. Aly truly became a part of the family and we felt completely comfortable leaving our son with her during the day and on date nights. She has respected and followed our sleeping and eating requests and has followed our schedule for our child perfectly. Aly is worth every penny and I would highly reccommend her as a nanny….
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We hired Lisa to help us with our three month old. She was beyond knowledgeable and helpful. Lisa was great to work with and enthusiastically cared for our son with love and compassion. I would highly recommend Lisa!
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Katarzyna is amazing with my 2.5 year old daughter, she is truly a natural with kids. My daughter is very attached to me but can stay with her for hours without complaining. She is sweet, easy to communicate with and just overall great at her job. Highly highly recommend!
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Hiring a night time babysitter can be just what you need to plan a date night or simply have time for yourself. Read reviews from other families and compare profiles to find an overnight sitter that is a right match for your needs.
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What is an overnight babysitter?
An overnight babysitter is a sitter who stays at the house with the children overnight while they sleep. The family member or members responsible for the children may return very late at night, the next morning, or even a day or two later. Even if the babysitter is asleep, they’re technically on the clock and are responsible for the children until their adult family members return.
How much do you pay a babysitter to stay overnight?
Not sure how much to pay an overnight babysitter? Overnight babysitting rates start at $16.06, but the exact cost of hiring a babysitter to stay overnight can vary based on each sitter’s years of experience and qualifications.
Are overnight babysitters background checked?
Overnight babysitters on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Babysitters who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. We do strongly recommend that you take additional steps to hire an overnight babysitter safely, such as interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check.
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Night babysitter in Kazan. Private ads for nannies on the site Pomogatel.ru
Active, positive nanny with experience working with children from 4 months to 5 years. At my last job, my duties included: cooking and feeding the child, walking with him around the regime …
Active, positive nanny with experience working with children from 4 months to 5 years. At the last workplace, my duties included: cooking and feeding the child, walking with him according to the daily routine, washing children’s things and wet cleaning the children’s room. Sometimes help mom around the house. Give medicine if you are sick. Trips to the clinic. Active games, reading, singing songs. Night shifts (put the child to sleep, give warm milk during the night, rock him when he wakes up). Great driving experience, I can drive to classes if necessary. All wishes are discussed at the interview.
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Professional nanny-teacher, governess. I have 12 years of experience working abroad, including with a disabled child. 8 years experience in Kazan. I will provide quality care (observance of the daily routine and…
Professional nanny-teacher, governess. I have 12 years of experience working abroad, including with a disabled child. 8 years experience in Kazan. I will provide quality care (compliance with the daily routine and nutrition, hygiene procedures, walks, potty training) and the development of the child by age (reading books, correct pronunciation, memory development, educational games, modeling, drawing, application, singing, gymnastics).
I am considering full-time vacancies, 5/2, 2/2.
I also offer temporary services as a night nanny. I will provide high-quality care for the child at night: feeding the baby, lifting the babies to the toilet (at the request of the parents), taking medications.
5 years of experience as a night nanny.
I have a nursing degree.
I have a minor child, so I don’t consider vacancies with accommodation, travel abroad.
Personal qualities – professionalism, strict adherence to goals, purposefulness, conscientiousness, decency, tact, intelligence, positive attitude to life.
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I am looking for a job as a nanny. She worked from the age of 14 with infants (up to 6 months old), from the age of 16 with preschoolers. Interested in night shift work, as well as a full schedule on weekends.
I am looking for a job as a nanny. She worked from the age of 14 with infants (up to 6 months old), from the age of 16 with preschoolers. Interested in night shift work, as well as a full schedule on weekends.
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I worked as a nanny with children from 0 to 5 years old, I have experience in kindergarten. Higher medical education. We develop by age, play, walk, hygiene procedures, laying down for a day …
I worked as a nanny with children from 0 to 5 years old, I have experience in kindergarten. Higher medical education. We develop by age, play, walk, hygiene procedures, laying down for day and night sleep, maintaining order. I have two children, 5 and 6 years old, attend kindergarten, there is supervision by grandmothers in the evenings and on weekends. Responsible, I love children. Behind the wheel.
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Ready to take on a huge responsibility. I am a mother of two children. I love spending, practicing and, most importantly, taking care of a child or a baby, as well as babies. Walking…
Ready to take on a huge responsibility. I am a mother of two children. I love spending, practicing and, most importantly, taking care of a child or a baby, as well as babies. Walks of course. I can come or pick you up at any time, even at night. I only serve fresh cooked food to my child. I always cook even for myself only once, so that the food is fresh. As for feeding mixtures, I also know how to do it. And the correct proportions by weight. I’m not lazy. Stress-resistant. Homes are always neat and tidy. The child is full and clean.
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I have never officially worked as a nanny, but I have nephews with whom I live to this day. My sister at the birth of her first child could not move much, so all the time I helped …
I have never officially worked as a nanny, but I have nephews with whom I live to this day. My sister, at the birth of her first child, could not move much, so all the time I helped to look after the child (feeding, bathing, watching at night and laying on the ball). I love children very much and they love me.
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Accurate, responsible, punctual, balanced, executive, I love children. Married, has a daughter, 4 years old. Worked with a newborn baby. From the first minutes of life, starting from …
Accurate, responsible, punctual, balanced, executive, I love children. Married, has a daughter, 4 years old. Worked with a newborn baby. From the first minutes of life, starting from the hospital. The first month of my life I worked 24/7. From the second month from 9:00 to full care for a night’s sleep. Bathing, feeding, sleeping, walking, strict adherence to the regimen, gymnastics and wellness massage. Maintain order.
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She worked as a nanny for two twin girls. Their age is 3 months. She fed, washed, changed clothes, walked with them. I fed at night.
She worked as a nanny for two twin girls. Their age is 3 months. She fed, washed, changed clothes, walked with them. I fed at night.
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From 2005-2009 she worked in a children’s dental clinic.
From December 2018 to February, I looked after three children at home (three days later). Feeding, development, walks, hygiene…
From 2005-2009She worked in a children’s dental clinic.
From December 2018 to February, I looked after three children at home (three days later). Feeding, development, walks, hygiene procedures, day and night sleep. The reason for leaving is my move.
Now I live in the Pobeda metro area, I need full or part-time employment. I have a category B driver’s license. I cook well. I have first aid skills. I am sociable, stress-resistant, friendly and hardworking.
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She worked as an educator in a children’s institution with children from 3 to 18 years old. I have the first qualification category. Suitable for almost any work schedule – shift (day and night).
She worked as an educator in a children’s institution with children from 3 to 18 years old. I have the first qualification category. Suitable for almost any work schedule – shift (day and night).
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I have been taking care of children from birth, I have more than 10 years of experience working in a family, I worked in a kindergarten, fed, I can cook food for a child, walked, drew, read books, picked up from kindergarten, put…
I have been taking care of children from birth, more than 10 years of experience in a family, I worked in a kindergarten, fed, I can cook food for a child, walked, drew, read books, picked up from kindergarten, put to bed, looking for work on weekends and night shifts , on weekdays, from 9. 00 to 16.00, 1/1, 2/2 on your or my territory, I live in the Moscow region.
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I help mothers with children. Comfort and care for children will provide. Experience in three families. In the first family – with a boy of 10 months at night. The second family is a 3-year-old girl. The third family – a boy of the 1st year …
I help mothers with children. Comfort and care for children will provide. Experience in three families. In the first family – with a boy of 10 months at night. The second family is a 3-year-old girl. The third family is a boy of the 1st year. As well as experience with his own grandson (1.2 years).
All your questions are ready to answer at the meeting.
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The age of the children I worked with ranged from 6 months to 5 years. Responsibilities: feeding, walking, cooking (including mixtures), maintaining the hygiene of the child, conducting educational games, reading, …
The age of the children I worked with ranged from 6 months to 5 years. Responsibilities: feeding, walking, cooking (including mixtures), maintaining the hygiene of the child, conducting educational games, reading, drawing, modeling, etc., putting to bed (day and night sleep), ironing children’s clothes. Camera work. Higher pedagogical education, work experience in children’s institutions for 7 years. Personal qualities: honesty, responsibility, diligence, love for children, knowledge of English at user level, sense of humor, positivity
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Raising a daughter, cohabiting with a daughter, raising a grandson, eight years. Participation in the upbringing of nephews, grand-nephews (boys and girls). I get up at night to the child without problems, …
Raising a daughter, cohabiting with a daughter, raising a grandson, eight years. Participation in the upbringing of nephews, grand-nephews (boys and girls). At night I get up to the child without problems, swaddle, change diapers, cook food (cooked four children), bake royal cheesecake, apple pie, feed, mine, walk, play, read books. You can try to learn the Russian alphabet and numbers.
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7 years of experience in a kindergarten, there is experience in caring for children from a year in their territory. Looking after, walking, feeding, bathing before going to bed, day and night sleep, various games with children. There is no car…
7 years of experience in a kindergarten, there is experience in caring for children from a year in their territory. Looking after, walking, feeding, bathing before going to bed, day and night sleep, various games with children. There is no car. There is a 12 year old child.
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If I start talking about myself, I can say that I am a multifaceted and friendly person. In 2008 I graduated from a university with a red diploma in the specialty “jurisprudence”, but I do not work in …
If I start talking about myself, I can say that I am a multifaceted and friendly person. In 2008 I graduated from a university with a red diploma in the specialty “jurisprudence”, but I do not work due to my own disinterest in this. You can say that I am a more creative person. My childhood and youth were very interesting. I also graduated with honors from the children’s music school in the class “dombra,” piano “, I also went in for athletics for 4 years at the children’s and youth sports school of the Olympic reserve (there is a category and a diploma), then, due to the fact that an injury occurred in the training In the process, I had to give up this sport and began to engage in variety dancing.I love listening to classical music and reading books, literature was my favorite subject at school, I can support any conversation, interest a person, teach.Experience working with children began at the age of 16 , the girl was 1.2 years old, my duties included: walks 2 times a day, communication with the child, educational games, gymnastics, putting the child to day and night sleep, a lullaby, if parents wish, I can also engage in singing, choreography with the child, physical education, playing the piano, dombra, doing homework and other tasks at the request of parents. I also have experience as a cook in one of the best Italian restaurants in our city kind. I am a kind, interesting, calm person. Why do I want to work with children? Because children bring a lot of joy and happiness into our lives.
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Three adult children. I worked in a family with twins (a girl and a boy). Hygiene of children, cooking, feeding, walking, laying down for day and night sleep. Educational …
Three adult children. I worked in a family with twins (a girl and a boy). Hygiene of children, cooking, feeding, walking, laying down for day and night sleep. Educational games, according to age, songs, jokes. Cleaned the children’s room, ironed children’s things. In another family, she also worked with twins (boys) in the evenings. Brought from the kindergarten, fed, played, put to bed. Sometimes, at the request of her parents, she went out on Sundays. In the next family, I picked up a 10-year-old girl from school, prepared lessons.
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Night nanny – “light” in the window. Duties and cost of night babysitting11
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Some children have very restless sleep, and it is difficult for parents, after a sleepless night, to work or take care of the child. Therefore, in such cases, they resort to the services of a night nanny. Our agency will help you choose a reliable night babysitter in St. Petersburg . Most often, such a specialist is invited to babies under 2 years old. But older children also need to find a night nanny if no adults are at home at night.
Babysitting starts at 8 pm and lasts until 8 am. The recruiters of our agency pay special attention to candidates for the vacancy “ Night Nanny “. After all, she will spend a lot of time with the child, and the baby, waking up at night, will see her, and not her mother. Such a person should be able to work at night, so this work for a woman will be the main one.
The level of education is not important when choosing a night nanny, the main thing is proper child care. When meeting with the nanny, pay attention to whether she will show interest in the child, whether she will come to the meeting on time.
For your convenience, recruitment specialists will first check whether the applicant’s resume matches reality, as well as references. The competence of our nannies has been tested and confirmed by reviews.
A requirement for a nanny is an almost constant stay with the child in order to know exactly whether the baby is sleeping or awake. Sometimes the nanny is given a separate room adjacent to the nursery. The list of requirements for a night nanny is formed based on the wishes of the parents and the characteristics of the child’s night behavior.
In addition, duties of a night nanny include: bathing the child before going to bed, feeding, changing clothes. Some parents prefer to have a night nanny take their child for a walk before bed and cook dinner for him. Putting the child to bed, you can read a children’s book, sing a song or tell a fairy tale. All children are different and some babies need to be shaken. The nanny must necessarily take into account the preferences of the little person, so as not to inflict psychological trauma on him. After all, the baby can be stressed if left alone in a dark room.
If such a nanny is invited to a baby, then she must be able to carry out mandatory hygiene procedures: rinse the navel, eyes, sprinkle or lubricate the folds. The kid, depending on age, asks for food several times a night and the nanny should give food warm. Of course, a woman also makes sure that the child is comfortable: she checks the diaper and changes it as needed.
In addition, laundry and ironing services for children’s clothes, as well as breakfast preparation, can be arranged. Morning hygiene procedures are also performed by a night nanny, in addition, she ventilates the room and cleans the kitchen after breakfast. Thus, you can entrust the nanny with a minimum of actions, or entrust her with many additional tasks that are paid separately.
Before leaving, the nanny talks about the child’s well-being and how he slept and ate. After all, parents should present a complete picture of the state of the baby. Many still find it difficult to make a choice in favor of a candidate. Here, first of all, you should pay attention to your own feelings and the behavior of the nanny with the child, look, sincerity is usually felt. Experts have noticed that a professional nanny can be seen immediately.
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Disney Baby Centers at Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Locations for Baby Care Centers
The Baby Centers at the Walt Disney World theme parks are available at no additional charge to help you change and feed your baby or to let your little ones take a break from the heat.
Baby Center Locations:
Magic Kingdom
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by Julie Martin
Magic Kingdom The Baby Care Center at the Magic Kingdom is located near the First Aid Station between Casey’s and The Crystal Palace. This center has four rooms dedicated to the many different needs of your child. You enter through a small waiting room that contains a small sofa, an arm chair and a curio cabinet which displays the items available for sale. If you need to purchase any baby care items, you can do so in the kitchen. The center offers Carnation Good Start formulas, Gerber foods and juices, Huggies diapers and wipes, bottles, nipples, lotions, sunscreen, and some children’s over-the-counter medications. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, plenty of counter space and a small sink. There is a private nursing room that can accommodate up to four mothers at a time. It has 4 wooden rockers, a few side tables and there are electrical outlets available for the mom needing to use her breast pump. The changing room includes 5 large changing tables and a unisex restroom. The feeding area has several wooden highchairs, as well as other chairs for parents to use while bottle feeding. You will find a television and a small table and chairs for your older children to utilize. It is one of the busier centers and they require guests to park their strollers outside of the main entrance.
Epcot The Baby Care Center at Epcot is located in the Odyssey Center between Test Track and the Showcase Plaza. This is a great place to bring your children when they need a break from the park, a diaper change or a bottle. This facility is quite large and there are five different rooms, but please park your stroller outside the main entrance of the center. The play room includes a television, books, and toys; or, if your child is the more creative type, he or she can color. In the back of the center there is a changing room with four large changing tables (these could easily accommodate any child) and a sink for hand washing. You will also find the Men’s and Women’s restrooms off of this room. The kitchen is the place to purchase baby care merchandise and you will find a microwave and sink that you can use to prepare your child’s meal. There is a large feeding area with several highchairs and plenty of space for your little one to stretch out. The center offers Carnation Good Start formula, Gerber baby food, juice, bottles and pacifiers, Huggies diapers and wipes, Balmex, Johnson’s baby powder and lotion, Pedialyte, various children’s medications and some merchandise for purchase. The Epcot center also has a private nursing room for breastfeeding moms and their babies; it is right off the kitchen, dimly lit and furnished with four wooden rockers and two side tables. At the Epcot BCC you could easily spend up to an hour without feeling like you are in the way of other park guests.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios At Disney’s Hollywood Studios the Baby Care Center is located inside of Guest Relations near the main entrance to the park. The center has a main room with a television, sink, microwave and minimal seating; and, a changing room with only 2 changing tables, a children’s bathroom, and a sink for hand washing. There are two nursing booths off the main room for breastfeeding moms and their children. Each one has a rocker and a side table, they are meant for only one mom at a time and they are not completely private. The only thing that separates the booth from the main room is a curtain. You are allowed to bring your stroller into the center, but if there are more than two it will be crowded. The BCC located here serves its purpose, but it is a get in and get out kind of place. If you are in need of any baby care items you will need to purchase them at Movieland, the gift shop located just to the left of Guest Relations. Items available for purchase include formula, baby food, diapers, wipes, Pedialyte, Balmex, pacifiers, and some children’s medications.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Baby Care Center at Animal Kingdom is located to the left of the Tree of Life in the building right before you cross the bridge into Africa. It is one of the larger centers and they allow guests to bring their strollers into the building. There are only 3 rooms, but this center offers more space than most of the others. The entry room is where you can purchase Disney merchandise or baby care items, such as Gerber foods and juices, Huggies diapers and wipes, sunscreen, medications, Carnation Good Start formulas, and other necessities. The front room has a television with cushioned bench seating along the walls and a small table and chairs for the little ones. Brightly colored, animal themed artwork covers the walls throughout the center. The back room is the area for feeding and changing your baby. There are several highchairs, a microwave, 6 wooden changing tables (it would be difficult to change a larger child on these), a sink for hand washing and two private nursing rooms. The nursing rooms are equipped with a changing counter and a wooden rocker for the breast feeding mom. These are totally private and are meant for only one person, but it is big enough for another child to sit with you. In my opinion, Animal Kingdom is the hottest parks on Walt Disney World property and every family with a small child should take advantage of this great cooling off spot.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park does not have a dedicated Baby Center, but the restrooms do have baby changing stations.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park does not have a dedicated Baby Care Center, but the restrooms do have baby changing stations.
Disney Springs Area The Disney Springs Area does not have a dedicated Baby Center, but the restrooms do have baby-changing stations.
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Age-by-age guide to feeding babies, toddlers and kids
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Feeding kids doesn’t sound like it should be complicated: You make meals; they eat them. But the reality can be just a bit different. There’s a lot for new parents to learn—not just what to feed the littles, but how to feed them (and how not to). In this excerpt from the new Canadian parenting guide Food to Grow On, registered dietitians and moms Sarah Remmer and Cara Rosenbloom walk you through tips and tricks for feeding children, from babies to bigger kids.
The No. 1 most important thing to know about feeding your kids applies to children of all ages, even babies.
Many parents have trouble believing that a child can choose how much or if they want to eat—we’re part of a culture that tells kids to “clear your plate” or take “just one more bite.” But our kids are born intuitive eaters—they know how much they need and when to stop—so we must trust this. By offering five to six eating opportunities a day (meals and snacks), with lots of variety, we can rest assured that our little ones will meet their nutrition needs over the period of a week, rather than focusing on any one specific meal. This makes for a much more pleasant eating experience and nurtures your child’s natural ability to eat intuitively.
This philosophy is known among dietitians as Satter’s division of responsibility. We’ve seen it work time and time again—in fact, thousands of times!—in nutrition counselling practices and with our own kids. Please try it. And trust it. And be patient. It may take weeks or months for an older child to grow accustomed to it, but we promise that it does work!
Put simply, in Satter’s division of responsibility, parents are responsible for some things, while kids—no matter how old they are—are responsible for others.
Parents decide:
• What is served to eat
• When it is served
• Where it is served
Babies and children decide:
• If they want to eat
• How much to eat
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10 tips for starting solids with your new eater!
1. Introduce solids. Baby is ready to eat solid foods by six months.
2. Choose the first food. Baby cereal, fruits, vegetables, meat, beans—anything goes for the first taste of food.
3. Choose iron-rich foods. Baby needs iron-rich foods at least twice a day.
4. Limit rice cereal. Try iron-enriched infant whole grain, barley or oatmeal cereal instead.
5. Be aware that some foods are choking hazards. Take an infant CPR course.
6. Feed with the combo method. Try both spoon-feeding and letting baby self-feed soft finger foods, even at the same meal.
7. Know that gagging is normal. It’s a natural reflex that prevents choking. Stay calm, and baby will be calm, too.
8. Don’t delay allergenic foods. Peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy and other possible allergens should be introduced at six months.
9. Know your role. Let baby be responsible for how much they eat. Don’t force-feed!
10. Introduce a cup. At six months, try a bit of water in a regular cup. It will be messy at first, but baby will learn quickly.
What to offer as first foods for baby
Traditionally, iron-fortified single-grain cereal thinned out with breastmilk or formula was the gold-standard first food for baby. Although it’s still an option, it is no longer the only choice. The most important thing to remember is to make iron-rich foods the priority when starting solids. Baby’s iron stores are becoming depleted at six months and they require this nutrient from food for proper growth and development.
AGE 6 TO 7 MONTHS
Protein/iron-rich: Cooked meat and poultry: Puréed, minced and shaped into meatballs or patties, or slow-cooked then shredded.
Low-mercury fish: Deboned and cooked until soft, then puréed or shaped into patties.
Eggs: Hard-boiled then mashed; cooked as an omelette and cut into strips; or scrambled.
Beans, lentils or chickpeas: Cooked and then mashed or puréed.
Cheese: Grated or thinly sliced.
Yogurt: Plain or Greek
Fruits and vegetables: Soft fruits (like avocado, ripe pear or banana): Peeled and cut into large pieces. For bananas, leave half the peel on to help baby’s grip.
Harder fruits and veggies (like green beans, carrots, zucchini or apples): Peeled and steamed until soft, then either mashed or puréed and spoon-fed, or cut in large pieces and served as finger food.
Grains: Quinoa or oats: Cooked and spoon-fed, or baked into meatballs or patties.
Whole-grain bread: Toasted and cut into strips, then thinly spread with nut or seed butter.
Infant cereals: Iron-fortified.
AGE 8 TO 9 MONTHS
Continue to serve any of the foods from six to seven months, and progress to these textures when your baby seems ready.
Protein/iron-rich: Add medium-size, soft-cooked pieces of meat, poultry and fish. Try beans and lentils made into patties.
Fruits and vegetables: Add grated raw options, like peeled apple or carrot, and medium-size pieces of soft or steamed-soft options, like raspberries, kiwi or peach.
Grains: Try large-flake or steel-cut oats, mixed with peanut butter and mashed banana. Offer bitesized pieces of cooked pasta, such as penne or macaroni.
AGE 10 TO 12 MONTHS
Continue to serve the foods above, and progress to these textures when your baby seems ready. Now that baby has better dexterity, the pieces can be smaller.
Protein/iron-rich: Try smaller pieces of meat, poultry and fish. Add cooked whole beans or chickpeas and cheese cubes.
Fruits and vegetables: Add smaller pieces of cooked vegetables, like steamed sliced carrots or steamed cauliflower or broccoli, and small slices of tender, peeled options, such as raw cucumber. Try sliced grapes and small whole blueberries, and small pieces of dried fruit, such as apricots or raisins.
Grains: Include grains like pasta or barley in mixed meals (without added salt), such as ravioli with tomato sauce, spaghetti bolognese or soup.
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10 tips for feeding your one-year-old
1. Introduce milk (here’s how). Your toddler can drink cow’s milk at 12 months. If you are still breastfeeding, that’s great, too!
2. Use cups. By 12 months, begin to transition from bottles to cups if you haven’t already. Cups with straws are better than sippy cups.
3. Teach self-feeding. Teach your toddler how to use spoons and forks (and fingers!) to self-feed.
4. Keep it fun. Reduce mealtime stress by keeping it calm. Don’t hover, force-feed or pressure your toddler to eat.
5. Set a schedule. Your toddler should be enjoying three meals and two to three snacks each day to fill their small tummy.
6. Give vitamin D. Continue with vitamin D supplements (400 IU per day).
7. Know that food throwing is normal. It’s a phase that will pass if you stay calm. Provide easy instructions, like “Food stays on the tray.”
8. Don’t label picky eaters. That moniker only reinforces the problem. Kids are learning about food. Being picky is a normal phase.
9. Avoid treats. There’s no room in a 12- to 24-month-old’s diet for candy, soft drinks and cake—not yet anyway. They require nutrient-rich foods to fill that precious and small tummy space.
10. Be a role model. Your toddler is watching and learning from you. Mirror healthy behaviours (yup, that means you have to eat vegetables!).
Limit-testing toddlers: Say hello to self-feeding and picky eating
Having a toddler is fun, fascinating and frustrating all at the same time, especially when it comes to eating! As your child transitions from babyhood to toddlerhood, you’ll notice developmental and social changes, which can impact their eating habits, too. With better balance and coordination, and the desire to master fine motor skills, self-feeding becomes easier.
Plus, their newly developed sense of self will help them actually want to control more of their own food intake. It’s a good thing! During toddlerhood, you’ll help your child to wean off bottles, learn to drink from a cup and successfully feed themselves with a spoon (if they are not doing those things already).
You’ll probably notice that your toddler’s eating habits become a bit more unpredictable, too. At this stage, kids’ appetites and food intake may start to slow down along with their growth, which is totally normal. But it typically means they become more selective about their food choices as they yearn for independence and control—enter: picky eating! Your toddler may love a food one day but refuse it the next, toss an entire bowl of freshly cooked oatmeal on the floor or throw a tantrum at the sight of a previously loved food. It’s all part of the process of learning to eat, and it does pass.
It’s important to offer your toddler nutritious meals and snacks at regular and predictable intervals (about every two to three hours). Try to stay relatively consistent with your schedule so that your child learns that eating isn’t a free-for-all, but something that happens at roughly the same times every day. This will help them develop a healthy meal pattern so they don’t graze all day or say “hungry!” and ask for food. Consistency is key.
At this stage, establishing mealtime boundaries around what, when and where they eat is important so that your toddler can learn how to manage their hunger and fullness (self-regulate) and eat intuitively. The more regular and predictable your meal and snack timing can be (with a bit of flexibility, of course—let’s be real), the easier it is for young toddlers to learn how to manage their appetite and food intake.
How much is enough (or too much)? Toddlers need about 1,300 calories per day. But we certainly do not want you counting your toddler’s calories! As long as you’re following Satter’s division of responsibility, your toddler should get what they need.
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10 tips for feeding two- to three-year-olds
1. Have a routine. Offer meals and snacks at the same time each day to establish a pattern and avoid all-day grazing.
2. Eat as a family. Be a role model for healthy eating while enjoying family time.
3. Make vegetables yummy. Offer dips, try different textures or serve as a soup.
4. Don’t sneak in the veggies. Cook with your kids to show them the ingredients.
5. Wiggly kid? Bring back the high chair! Kids can’t sit for more than 10 to 20 minutes at a meal, and they need a properly positioned chair.
6. Offer vegetables often. Kids will learn to eat vegetables with repeated exposure. You can be the role model.
7. Follow their appetite. Remember Satter’s division of responsibility: You serve healthy foods and let kids decide how much to eat.
8. Accept that messy eating is normal. It’s fine for kids to explore food, but it’s also fine to set boundaries so it doesn’t get out of hand.
9. Don’t use treats as rewards. A treat once in a while is fine, but not as a bribe or prize for good behaviour.
10. Shop and cook together. Get your kids involved in mealtimes.
Picky eaters
After the age of two, growth starts to slow and stabilize a bit, and toddlers come out of their critical nutrition period, which means their food intake and appetite diminish. Combine this with their newly discovered independence and desire for control, and it easily translates into—you guessed it—mealtime battles.
We can relax, though, because most of the time, kids get the nutrition they need over the period of a week, even though it appears they eat next to nothing on certain days. As long as you’re serving a nice variety of nutritious foods throughout the week, it will all balance out.
Here’s a little nugget of information that might ease your mind, too: It would be unusual if your child wasn’t a “picky eater” to some extent at this stage. You’re not alone in this struggle! Kids in this age group often turn their noses up to foods like meat, vegetables and even (surprisingly) fruit, after they’ve readily accepted them as babies and young toddlers. It’s normal—don’t worry.
The key is to be patient, calm and positive. The way you react to typical toddler feeding challenges can either create bigger, more serious eating issues down the road or it can help your child grow their relationship with food in a healthy way. This is the stage when unhealthy feeding and eating patterns can develop and worsen, especially if there’s a lot of pressure, coercion or negative energy at the table.
It’s imperative that the mealtime dynamic remains positive. You don’t want the focus to be on “getting my kid to eat”! You want to focus on spending quality family time together, modelling healthy eating habits and making mealtimes positive.
Treat monsters
It’s perfectly fine for kids to enjoy sweet treats. Here’s how to avoid them getting obsessed.
Offer randomly Offer sweet foods when it makes sense to you and for your family, but do this randomly. Don’t make a big deal out of it. You don’t want your child to associate treats with a particular day, time or meal, or they will start to crave them at that time.
Don’t restrict too much If kids feel treats are being withheld from them, it could trigger the “get it in while you can” mentality. You don’t want your toddler “saving up” for or expecting treats.
Avoid using as a reward We know how tempting it is to use this strategy to bribe or reward kids, but doing so only increases treats’ desirability and puts them on a pedestal.
Separate dinner and dessert Rewarding your toddler with dessert foods because they ate their vegetables at dinner is communicating that vegetables are to be avoided and desserts to be desired, and may cause them to rush through the meal to get to the treat more quickly.
Decide on the amount There’s no rule about how often or how much when it comes to offering treats. It’s important that nutrient-dense, whole foods fill precious tummy space first and foremost, and treats are the fun add-on.
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10 tips for feeding your schoolagers.
1. Serve whole, unprocessed foods most often. Cut back on ultra-processed foods.
2. Assemble a balanced lunchbox. Add vegetables, fruits, whole grains and protein-rich foods.
3. Serve water as the main beverage. Juice and soft drinks are treats—like candy!
4. Teach the “balanced plate.” Fill half with vegetables and fruits, a quarter with grains and a quarter with protein.
5. Stay active. Kids should have at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
6. Cook with your child. Teach them some age-appropriate kitchen tasks and remain calm about the mess!
7. Do not put kids on weight-loss diets. Encourage a healthy lifestyle instead.
8. Foster good self-esteem. Inspire your child to list what they love about themselves.
9. Know that vegetarian and vegan diets are safe. Assure adequate protein, iron and vitamin B12.
10. Be flexible, not restrictive. Food is never the enemy.
The always-on junk food battle
Kids at this stage can eat mostly everything—but that doesn’t mean they will. There’s a broad spectrum, from kids who enjoy a small handful of foods to kids who will try anything once. What’s most important is that your child stays nourished by choosing foods that contain the nutrients their bodies require for normal growth and development.
Here’s the bad news: Kids at this age tend to eat a lot of ultra-processed foods—things like cookies, hot dogs, soft drinks, chicken nuggets, cake and chips. Why is this a problem? A high intake of ultra-processed foods is linked to an increased risk of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart conditions.
So, what should kids be eating? The following foods are nutrient-rich, and because kids have high-nutrient needs but small stomachs, these foods should fill most meals:
Vegetables
Fruits
Meat and poultry
Fish and seafood
Eggs
Legumes and pulses: chickpeas, black beans, lentils, tofu, peanuts
This article was originally published on Apr 12, 2021
11- and 12-month-old feeding schedules
Your 11- or 12-month-old baby is quickly approaching toddlerhood, and their eating may seem much more grown up. Your baby is likely eating three meals a day and some snacks, and can eat the same things as the rest of the family. Picky eating may come into play soon, but keep serving your baby foods with a variety of textures and flavors – it will help them in the long run.
By 11 and 12 months old, your baby is probably eating three meals and one or two snacks every day. They’ll continue to nurse or take bottles, too. Experts recommend transitioning from formula to cow’s milk at a year old, but you can continue breastfeeding as long as you want.
As your baby gets older, they’ll drink fewer bottles or have fewer nursing sessions, but eat more solid food. It’s common to wonder whether your baby is eating enough – if you’re not sure how much food your baby needs, check out our age-by-age guide to feeding babies.
Most babies at 11 to 12 months eat 8 to 12 tablespoons of food at each meal, as well as a few snacks of roughly a quarter cup of solid food. Your baby can also drink water from an open cup or a cup with a straw.
Your little one might have preferences for specific foods and textures, and turn other foods away. Keep giving a variety of different foods, and don’t be discouraged if your baby doesn’t like everything you serve. It’s also normal for a baby to eat a lot at one meal, while only eating a couple bites at the next.
Do your best to model healthy eating habits by joining your baby at meal time, and including them in your family’s meals. If your baby sees you and others eat, it may get them excited about eating, too.
At 11 months, your baby might still be drinking around 24 ounces of formula each day, though they don’t need more than 32 ounces. They’ll drink three or four 7- to 8-ounce bottles daily. (Here’s how to tell if your baby’s getting enough formula.)
Beginning at 12 months, you can stop giving your baby formula and transition to whole cow’s milk. One-year-olds can drink 16 to 20 ounces a day; more than that can reduce your child’s appetite for solid food and can contribute to iron deficiency anemia.
If you’re breastfeeding, you can also give your baby cow’s milk once they’re a year old – and you can keep breastfeeding as long as you want, too. At 11 and 12 months old, you can expect your baby to nurse three or four times a day. (Here’s how to tell if your baby’s getting enough breast milk.)
When it comes to feeding schedules, it can be a big help to see what other parents are doing. Below, you’ll find several sample schedules modeled on those of real BabyCenter parents and reviewed by a pediatrician on our Medical Advisory Board.
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Sample 11-month-old feeding schedule
8:30 a. m.: Wake up and play.
9 a.m.: Breakfast – 8 ounces of formula, small pieces of fruit, and pieces of waffles or toast.
9:30 a.m.: Playtime.
12 p.m.: Lunch – 8 ounces of formula, veggies and grilled chicken, or leftovers from dinner.
12:30 p.m.: More playtime.
1:30 p.m.: Naptime.
2:20 p.m.: Snack – pieces of fruit or crackers with hummus.
4 p.m.: Playtime.
5:30 p.m.: Dinner – leftovers from lunch or ground meat, mushrooms, potatoes, various fruits and veggies.
6 p.m.: Playtime.
7 p.m.: An 8-ounce bottle of formula, bedtime routine, then bed.
Sample 12-month-old feeding schedule
7 a.m.: Wake up and nurse for 10 to 15 minutes.
7:30 a.m.: Playtime.
8:15 a.m.: Breakfast – small pieces of pancakes, fruit, eggs, and a cup of water.
8:45 a.m.: Playtime.
9:30 a.m.: Naptime.
11:30 a.m.: Lunch – small pieces of veggies, whole wheat bread, beans, chicken, and a cup of water.
12 p.m.: Playtime.
1 p.m.: Snack – yogurt with fruit.
1:30 p.m.: Nurse, then naptime.
3 p.m.: Playtime.
4:30 p.m.: Dinner – pieces of cooked fish, avocado, diced fruit, and yogurt.
5:30 p.m.: Playtime.
6 p.m.: Snack – a few crackers with nut butter or pieces of fruit.
7 p.m.: Nurse, then bedtime routine and bedtime.
Meal ideas for 11- and 12-month-olds
At 11 and 12 months old, your baby can eat the same foods you do, as long as you’ve chopped or cooked them to avoid choking hazards. So you’re free to feed your baby whatever the rest of the family is eating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Just avoid giving your baby overly salted food or foods with too much added sugar. Once your baby is 12 months old, you can also give them honey.
Though your almost-toddler can eat a lot of different foods now, it can be hard to come up with new, baby-friendly meal ideas. When filling your little one’s plate, aim to have an age-appropriate serving of proteins, carbs, fruits, and veggies at each meal. Here some ideas to get you started.
Breakfast:
Unsweetened yogurt or cottage cheese with chopped strawberries
Scrambled eggs with cheese
Oatmeal with cooked apples or pears
Toast cut in strips with butter, peanut butter, mashed avocado, or cream cheese.
Lunch:
Pieces of grilled or roasted chicken, chopped broccoli, and blueberries
Pasta with spinach and ricotta
Baby charcuterie with sliced cheese cubes, chopped melon, whole grain crackers, and chopped cucumbers
Dinner:
Smashed chickpea and butternut squash chili
Fried rice with shredded chicken, peas, and carrots
Salmon, asparagus, and peas with pasta or rice
Pasta with red sauce, butter, or olive oil, and broccoli
Snacks:
Yogurt
Bananas
Whole grain crackers
Diced or pureed fruit
Steamed and chopped vegetables
Cheese cubes cut into small pieces
Crackers with peanut butter or hummus
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How to properly feed your 7-month-old baby with solid food
Learn how to make a menu, what to include and what to avoid when you introduce solid food into your baby’s diet.
Carolina Plavina
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Collected detailed information about what and how much to feed a 7-month-old baby. Also included are some interesting recipes that allow you to diversify the complementary foods menu.
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Do not self-medicate! In our articles, we collect the latest scientific data and the opinions of authoritative health experts. But remember: only a doctor can diagnose and prescribe treatment.
How do you know when a 7-month-old baby is ready for solid foods?
The signs below will help you determine if your baby is able to digest solid foods:
He holds his head well.
Can sit upright on a high chair or feeding seat (no or little support).
Tries to reach out (leans forward) for solid food.
Opens mouth and willingly eats solid food when offered.
Fingers capable of grasping objects.
Delaying the introduction of solid foods may affect a child’s healthy weight gain. Therefore, encourage your child to eat solid food as soon as he shows signs of readiness.
A 7-month-old baby’s diet can include a variety of healthy foods such as grains, legumes, meat, fish, poultry, fruits, and vegetables. With constant breast or milk feeding, children can consume these products in the form of a well-cooked puree or gruel.
How often should I feed my baby when weaning?
Feed 7-month-old babies nutritious foods and drinks every two to three hours to support proper growth and development. If on some days the baby eats less than usual, refrain from force feeding. We have a separate article on maternal nutrition during breastfeeding.
Remember that the main source of nutrition even for a seven-month-old baby is breast milk or formula. They can get solid food, but in small amounts, as they need time to get used to the taste, texture, and digestibility of weaning food.
How much food should a 7-month-old baby eat?
The Association of American Pediatricians recommends that mothers continue breastfeeding until at least 12 months of age. Therefore, the baby can be given alternately both breast milk and solid food.
Portion sizes per day
At 7 months, a baby needs a portion of food per day, which is equal to about ⅛ of body weight. This is 1000-1200 ml of food, excluding water, juices, children’s tea. Divide this amount by 5 feedings and you will get an estimated amount of food per meal – 200-210 ml.
7-month-old meal options
Traditionally, parents start with single-grain cereal or vegetables and fruits (blended, pureed, or cooked soft). When your baby is seven to nine months old, you can include a variety of foods from different food groups in your diet.
Vegetables
Broccoli, cauliflower, peas, spinach, asparagus, parsnips, peppers, carrots, cabbage, avocados, green beans and squash.
Pasteurized full fat kefir, curd without sugar or sweeteners.
What is the right way to cook food for a 7 month old baby?
Boil and mash hard fruits such as apples before serving them to a child. You can mix fruit and vegetable purees with formula or breast milk. When choosing meat, you can also consider serving meat broth.
All foods must be soft so that the baby does not choke. Make sure your child eats slowly and in small portions.
Recipes for complementary foods for 7-month-old children
omelet with onions
You will need:
1 Small bulb, peeled and chopped
1 Egg
½ ½ teaspoon
How to prepare:
How to prepare:
How to prepare:
egg. Cut the onion into small pieces and add it to the egg. Whip them together.
Place the butter in a frying pan. When the pan is hot, add the mixture and let it cook through.
Let the omelet cool down. Cut it into thin slices and serve to the child.
Berry porridge
You will need:
2 tablespoons of oatmeal
¼ banana
Frozen blueberries (you can use fresh blueberries)
1 tablespoon of yogurt
Water 9000
how to prepare: 9000
How oatmeal and water in a saucepan. Cook until the mixture thickens and becomes soft.
Top with finely chopped or pureed bananas and blueberries before serving.
Spicy chicken fingers
You will need:
skinless chicken breast
juice of ½ lemon
How to cook:
Take the skinless chicken breast and cut into medium-sized pieces.
Preheat oven to 200°C (approx. 400°F).
Place the chicken pieces on a baking sheet and squeeze a few drops of lemon juice onto them.
Roast the chicken for 25 minutes. Once baked, it can be crumbled or given as finger food.
Avocado and banana puree
You will need:
½ avocado
1 banana, peeled
How to make:
Remove the avocado from the pan Add a banana to it and make a puree.
You can also add formula or breast milk to the puree and mix before serving.
Sample menu for the day
Breakfast (morning). Solid food :
● Porridge for infants
Liquid :
● Breast milk or formula
Snack (late morning). Solid food :
● Fruit puree such as banana, kiwi, strawberry, boiled apple, boiled pear with unsweetened yogurt (low fat).
Liquid :
● Breast milk or formula
Lunch. Solid food :
● Boiled and finely chopped chicken,
● Cooked and mashed vegetables such as pumpkin, potatoes, spinach, squash, etc. with cooked and mashed rice.
Liquid :
● Breast milk or formula
Snack (evening). Solid food :
● Boiled and mashed pear
● Boiled and finely chopped carrots or mashed beans.
● Plain yogurt or kefir
● Whole grain cracker
Liquid :
● Breast milk or formula
Dinner. Solid food :
● Boiled vegetables.
Liquid:
● Breast milk or formula
Start with one or two tablespoons of food and see if your baby shows signs of hunger or satiety. Remember that their tummies are still small! You can alternate between solids and liquids depending on your child’s hunger signals. You can learn more about breastfeeding here.
Try to include foods with a variety of colors and textures in your child’s diet. By the end of seven months, you can also slowly start introducing finger foods to develop the habit of self-feeding.
Baby’s meal plan at seven months
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), complementary foods (foods other than breast milk) can be given to babies between six and eight months of age up to two to three times a day. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends giving your child something to drink or eat every two to three hours, or about five to six times a day (10).
Feeding precautions for a 7 month old baby
Here are a few things to keep in mind when feeding your baby.
add one ingredient at a time. Give this product for three to five days, during which time do not give any other new food. Monitor your child for signs of an allergy.
Gradually increase the variety and quantity of food ingredients; start with a teaspoon and then move on to a tablespoon.
You can also try finger food if your child seems ready. Your child may begin to grasp objects with his fingers when he is ready for finger food. Make sure you are present during meals to avoid the danger of choking.
Wash, peel, remove seeds and seeds before giving fruits and vegetables to your child.
Use a spoon to feed your baby. Make sure that during feeding the child sits on a chair with a table. Observe and respond to your child’s hunger cues. Try to develop a predictable schedule for your child for all meals and snacks, and limit the time of each meal to 15-20 minutes.
Avoid adding salt, sugar and butter when preparing baby food at home. Also, avoid cow’s milk and honey until your baby is at least 12 months old.
What foods can be given to a baby at 4 months
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Most often, the need for complementary foods at four months arises according to individual indications. How to properly introduce the baby to adult food and what to offer him?
Breast milk or infant formula recommended by a specialist remains a key and indispensable product for a baby up to a year of life, and it is better, according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization, to keep it up to two years. But in some cases, a specialist may recommend the first purees at the age of more than four months of age.
The decision on early complementary feeding should be made by parents together with the specialist who is watching the child. He will tell you what to pay attention to and what products to offer the baby in the first place.
If your baby needs complementary foods at four months, don’t worry that it’s too early. At this time, the gastrointestinal tract of some children is already becoming quite mature. In a baby, the permeability of the mucous membrane of the small intestine decreases and a number of digestive enzymes mature. The child can already swallow semi-liquid food.
What can a baby eat at 4 months
For the first feeding of the baby, is chosen either dairy-free baby porridge or baby vegetable puree.
Then add meat puree (over 6 months old), fruit puree and juices, baby dairy products (over 8 months old), fish puree (over 8 months old), egg yolk, as well as vegetable and butter.
Usually, a specialist, based on the condition of the child, determines in what order to offer products, and builds a nutrition scheme.
In the fifth month of life, the diet of crumbs may include porridge and vegetable purees. This recommendation does not take into account the individual characteristics of the baby and must be agreed with a specialist. Only he will tell you exactly what you can feed a baby at 4 months.
Complementary feeding rules at four months of age
You need to offer the dish with ½ teaspoon in the morning. So parents can track the reaction of the crumbs to a new product during the day. At the same time, you need to introduce the baby to only one product and gradually increase its volume over several days. As soon as the child tastes it, you can offer something else.
Simultaneously with the introduction of complementary foods, you need to acquaint the baby with the basic rules of etiquette. Meals should be arranged only at the table in a special chair, so that the child immediately gets used to the rules in the house.
Sample menu for a 4 month old baby
When the baby gets acquainted with the basic products for the first feeding, you can build the first menu. In the morning after the main feeding, he can be offered a new product. The diet of a 4-month-old baby should be agreed with a specialist.
Buy ready-made puree or make your own
Many parents enjoy cooking for their children, and some prefer ready-made mashed potatoes. In the first case, you need to spend more time: for example, select vegetables, wash them and steam them.
Babies this age enjoy cooing and laughing as well as seeing and communicating with people. In fact, they are so interested in the world that they often would rather look around than eat. If your baby is not interested in eating, try feeding in a darkened room or use a receiving blanket to gently cover the baby’s face. This may encourage the baby to focus on feeding.
Spend lots of time talking, laughing and playing “word games” with your baby. Try making a funny face or noise and see if your baby will copy you. When your baby makes a sound, copy it. In addition to “baby talk,” speak to your baby in long sentences to help your baby learn language. This is a great time to begin reading stories and enjoying picture books together.
You may want to try using sign language to help your baby learn to communicate in a different way. Beginning at 6 to 8 months of age, try using a hand signal every time you use a word like “hungry” or “tired. ” Babies may use sign language to let you know their needs before they can talk. The book Baby Signs covers how to use sign language with babies.
Sleeping
By 4 months of age, most babies are capable of sleeping at least six to eight hours a night.
Everyone wakes up during the night, but we learn to settle ourselves and go back to sleep. If you respond to every squirm and sound your baby makes, you’re not allowing him or her to learn this important skill. If your baby is still waking at night, there are several ways to encourage longer nighttime sleep:
Develop a soothing bedtime routine. Sing or read to your baby or rock your baby at about the same time each evening.
Try to place your baby in bed drowsy but still slightly awake.
Try using a night light.
When your baby awakens, try to settle him or her without feeding. Or, if you are bottle-feeding, try giving your baby some water instead of formula. If you are breast-feeding, try feeding from only one breast. By decreasing the amount of food eaten at night, you will help your baby go longer between feedings.
Try to delay the middle-of-the-night feeding by holding your baby, offering a pacifier or letting your baby suck on your finger. Even if your baby still needs to eat after 10 or 15 minutes, prolonging the period before feeding will help your baby sleep a little longer the next night.
For more information, see the books Helping Your Child Sleep through the Night, by Cuthbertson and Schevill, or Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth.
Feeding
Breast milk or formula has all the nutrition your baby needs now, and you should continue feeding your baby with breast milk or formula for the next two months. Your baby does not need any additional food until 6 months of age. Four-month-olds still have an immature intestinal system and cannot control their muscles for chewing and swallowing, and therefore they are not ready for solid foods.
If your baby is mainly breast-fed, continue taking your prenatal vitamins and give your baby 400 units of vitamin D each day.
Teething
Teeth may appear anytime during your baby’s first year of life. It is difficult to know when a tooth is erupting unless you can see or feel the tooth. Most 4-month-olds begin drooling and putting objects in their mouths, but this does not mean they are teething.
Teething makes some babies fussy or irritable. It does not cause a high fever. If your baby appears sick or has a fever, please call your baby’s doctor.
If your baby seems uncomfortable due to teething, you can help by:
Letting your baby suck on a cold teething toy.
Giving acetaminophen as directed by your child’s doctor. Do not use acetaminophen for more than 48 hours.
Avoiding topical medications like Orojel or Numzit, which may cause later allergies.
Safety
A few extremely important safety tips:
Falls — Your baby is becoming much more active and cannot be left unattended on a high surface like a bed or changing table. If you have to leave your baby alone, put him or her in a safe place on the floor.
Hot Liquids — Your baby can reach and grab objects now, so don’t hold hot liquids or sharp objects while holding your baby.
Car Seats — Your baby should always be secured in a car seat when traveling by car or taxi. The car seat should still face backward. Babies who are accustomed to car seats behave better during car trips when they are older. Remember that you need to buckle up too.
Small Objects — As your baby learns how to hold objects and put them in his or her mouth, keep small objects out of reach to prevent choking.
Pacifiers — Don’t tie or pin pacifiers to pajamas, as this may cause strangulation.
Cribs — Crib toys that stretch across the crib should be removed as your baby begins to learn how to sit. You may need to lower the mattress so your baby cannot roll out.
Immunizations
Your baby will receive a second set of immunizations at 4 months of age, followed by another checkup at 6 months. Please bring your baby’s immunization card to each visit.
Used by permission of Jane E. Anderson, M.D.
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your child’s doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your child’s provider.
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What does teething rash look like? Pictures and treatments
Teething can cause babies to drool. The excess saliva this creates can irritate the skin around a baby’s mouth, as well as their cheeks, chin, neck, or chest. This causes a teething rash.
A teething rash may come and go during the months that a baby is teething. The condition is not contagious and is rarely cause for concern. By taking some simple steps, parents and caregivers can treat the teething rash at home.
In this article, we look at what causes teething rash, how to treat and prevent it, and what it looks like compared to other types of rash.
Teething is the process of a baby’s first teeth pushing through their gums. This process typically starts around the age of 6 months to 1 year and finishes around the age of 3. Teething can hurt, causing babies to become fussy or difficult to calm.
Drooling is a common symptom of teething. A 2015 study in BMC Oral Health found that 92% of 254 infants drooled due to teething. When this drool or saliva coat’s a baby’s skin, such as the area around their mouth, it can cause a rash.
According to one article, saliva creates ideal conditions for bacteria to grow on the skin. Saliva also contains digestive enzymes and may contain pieces of food, both of which may cause irritation.
Other signs a baby is teething include:
sleep disturbances
irritability
a mild rise in body temperature that stays less than 100°F or 37.8°C
Learn more about fever in a baby here.
A teething rash may occur in any place where a baby’s saliva accumulates. This could include the:
mouth area
chin
cheeks
neck
chest
The rash itself may look:
blotchy, red, or discolored
bumpy or raised
chapped and dry
The rash may also have a slight smell due to food or milk in the saliva.
Treatment for teething rash focuses on keeping the baby’s skin clean and dry. In many cases, parents and caregivers can do this at home by:
gently wiping saliva from the skin with damp cotton wool or a damp cloth whenever it accumulates
patting dry with a clean towel
applying a barrier cream or jelly, such as Eucerin or Vaseline, to protect the irritated skin
It is also advisable to promptly change any bedding or clothes that are wet.
Preventing teething rash involves many of the same steps. Parents and caregivers can reduce the amount of saliva accumulating on the baby’s skin by:
using fresh, clean bibs to catch drool
limiting pacifier use, as these can allow more saliva to pool on the skin
give the baby a cool teething ring or cold washcloth to chew on to soothe their gums
Do not over-rub the baby’s skin, as this can add to the irritation.
It is important to note that the symptoms of teething, including teething rashes, can closely resemble other skin conditions that affect babies.
This section looks at other conditions that may cause a rash in infants.
Baby acne
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, around 20% of newborns get acne. Some babies are born with acne, while others develop acne in the first few weeks of life. Typically, it goes away on its own within a few weeks or months.
Neonatal acne often occurs on the cheeks or nose but can also appear on the:
scalp
neck
back
chest
According to the AAD, acne in babies younger than 6 weeks is usually not a cause for concern. If acne appears after 6 weeks, a caregiver should speak to a doctor or dermatologist to determine the cause.
Learn more about baby acne here.
Atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema, according to the National Eczema Association. In the United States, it affects around 13% of all children.
In infants and toddlers, atopic dermatitis usually appears first on the knees, elbows, or face. The symptoms include:
dry, scaly skin
itching
crusty or weeping sores
The rash may then spread to other areas of the body. In babies with paler skin, the rash will be red, while in darker skin, it can be brown or grey.
The drool from teething may further irritate patches of eczema, so it is important to keep the skin clean and dry and use a protective emollient for moisture. A doctor can advise on how to treat atopic dermatitis in young babies.
Learn about the differences between baby acne and eczema here.
Fifth disease
Fifth disease, or erythema infectiosum, is a viral illness caused by parvovirus B19. Its hallmark symptom is a rash on the cheeks, with paleness around the mouth (circumoral pallor).
For this reason, some people refer to the rash as a “slapped cheek rash.” However, some also develop a second rash on the arms, legs, chest, back, or buttocks.
The rash may itch but will usually improve on its own within 7–10 days along with the other symptoms of fifth disease, which include:
fever
a headache
runny nose
These symptoms are usually mild. Parvovirus B19 is contagious, but once someone develops a rash, they can no longer transmit the virus.
Learn more about erythema infectiosum here.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral illness common in children younger than 5 years old, though it can affect anyone. The most common cause is coxsackievirus. HFMD is usually not serious and tends to improve within 7–10 days.
People sometimes confuse HFMD with foot-and-mouth disease. However, these are different conditions, and the latter only affects pigs, sheep, and cows.
The symptoms of HFMD include:
a rash of flat red spots – most commonly on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet
mouth sores
a sore throat
fever
appetite loss
Most people do not need treatment for HFMD and can manage the symptoms by resting, staying hydrated, and taking over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication.
Learn more about HFMD here.
Meningitis
A rash can be one of the symptoms of meningitis. Meningitis occurs when the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord become inflamed, often resulting from a viral or bacterial infection. Viral meningitis can often improve on its own, but bacterial meningitis can be fatal.
As a result, it is important to know the symptoms of meningitis and seek emergency help if a child has them. Dial 911 or call the nearest emergency department if a child has:
a rash that does not disappear when pressed against a glass (“non-blanching”)
a stiff neck
sensitivity to light
headache
confusion
high temperature
cold hands and feet
extreme sleepiness
A baby with meningitis may also have a stiff or floppy body or a soft bulge on the top of their head. Babies with darker skin may not have a visible rash. Check lighter areas, such as the palms of the hands, or the soles of the feet, for spots.
Learn more about meningitis in babies here.
A mild teething rash will often improve with home care. However, it is a good idea to check with a doctor that drool is the cause of a baby’s rash. This will help rule out other conditions.
Parents and caregivers should also speak to a doctor if a baby’s rash looks infected. Signs a rash may be infected include:
bleeding
cracking
pus
If a baby has any worrisome symptoms or a fever of 101°F (38°C) or higher, call a doctor immediately.
Learn more about other types of baby rashes here.
A teething rash is caused by babies drooling. Parents and caregivers can prevent and treat a teething rash by protecting the skin from drool and keeping the baby clean and dry.
A doctor can advise on ways to do this and assess whether there could be another cause for the rash.
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Natalia Trofimova
Senior sleep consultant, pediatrician
Mother of two daughters
According to many parents, the most common cause of poor sleep is teething (dentation). The appearance of a new tooth often affects the condition of the child. The kid becomes whiny, “tame”, and sleep often worsens. This is due to irritation of the nerve endings by erupting teeth.
During the dental period, sleep patterns may become unpredictable, daytime naps may be shorter and more frequent, and the child may wake up more frequently at night. Laying down, especially for a night’s sleep, is delayed, it is more difficult for a child to relax. Even if your child is already able to fall asleep on his own, he may need help falling asleep and staying asleep.
When teething is difficult, a dark blue ball may appear on the gums – an eruption hematoma. Most often it goes away on its own, but sometimes you need the intervention of a dentist.
Child crisis calendar
When can we expect the first teeth?
Usually from 6–7 months. But for some children, even earlier, from 4 months, and for someone later, this is also normal. The fists, fingers and everything that can fit in the mouth are constantly there, salivation increases, irritation around the mouth may appear, the gums swell and turn red, appetite changes due to pain (the child eats worse food, prefers breast or bottle). Mothers of babies often complain about biting the nipple, even with toothless gums it is painful. Let’s take a closer look at the symptoms.
Teething symptoms and help
What other than sleep disorders can be observed?
Temperature increase – usually they speak of low, up to 38 ºС. But in practice, mothers also meet with temperatures up to 39 ºС for a couple of days, then a tooth appears, and everything goes away. If the temperature is below 38 ºС and it does not bother the child, he calmly eats and plays – do not be nervous and observe calmly. If the temperature is above 38.5 ºС, if the child is lethargic or very capricious, it is worth giving an antipyretic and contacting a pediatrician.
Pain in the gums, itching and desire to gnaw everything, including the mother.
How to relieve itching:
Use chilled soft teethers with water inside.
Moisten the edge of the towel with water or compote and lightly freeze in the freezer.
Give cold carrots to tear or dry – under control!
Massage the gums with a special silicone tip on the finger.
For severe discomfort, half the age dose of an antipyretic may be given 1 to 2 times a day with pediatrician approval.
Gingival gels with local anesthetics are not currently recommended. In Europe and the USA, their use for children is prohibited due to various complications when swallowed.
There are safer gels available from the first months of life. But in practice, they do not bring much relief.
There may be loose stools up to 3-4 times a day – watery or with mucus, but without other impurities. The disorder is usually short-lived and resolves without medication. If complementary foods are introduced, it is worth temporarily canceling fruit puree.
Runny nose – may be prolonged, discharge clear as water. Mucus is formed in the nose more than usual, due to increased blood supply to the jaws. Anatomically, the gums and nasal cavity are very close.
Coughing may occur, worse when lying down. Breathing does not change. This goes away without treatment in a few days and is associated with profuse salivation and mucus flow from the nasopharynx – babies do not cope well with swallowing large amounts of saliva. To alleviate the situation, you can use an aspirator. If the baby protests as soon as he sees the aspirator in your hands, try to induce a sneeze by laying the child on his stomach and tickling his nose with a feather or a thread under funny jokes.
You can walk with normal health and temperature. Remember that all these manifestations during teething are short-lived and usually do not require treatment. But in case of any doubt, it is better to show the baby to the doctor.
Teething syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is suggested when all other possible causes of a rise in temperature have been ruled out.
How long does a new tooth interfere with sleep?
People used to write off a lot of things on “teeth”. Yes, when teething, a child can be capricious, irritable, have difficulty calming down and sleep worse. But not 3 months in a row. Sleep disturbances – frequent awakenings due to discomfort and long falling asleep – are possible for several days at the peak of eruption, with the direct passage of the tooth through the gum.
In Brazil, they conducted an interesting study: for 8 months, the condition of children in 47 families was assessed daily and their gums were checked. The study showed that teething could be combined with sleep disturbance, salivation, rash, runny nose, diarrhea, a short increase in body temperature, but all these symptoms were constantly noted only on the day the tooth passed through the gum and one day after. In the first days of eruption, there were no symptoms.
If constant nocturnal awakenings drag on for weeks, it’s probably not the teeth. Most likely, the regimen is not suitable for the child, or there are strong associations for falling asleep and prolonging sleep.
How to improve sleep during teething
Depending on the child’s age, the recommendations for the regimen of the child may be different, but there are general patterns:
Allow more time for calming down before bedtime, especially in the evening. The usual bedtime ritual and a longer calm “bridge to sleep” will help.
If the sleep is too short, the next wakefulness should be shortened, put to bed earlier for the next nap or at night.
If the child has a fever, let him sleep more than usual, do not wake him up from daytime sleep, return to his usual regimen later, when the situation has improved.
If you refuse solid foods because of gum pain, do not deny your baby extra breastfeeding or bottle feeding, including at night.
If you have to introduce rocking, carrying, sucking to help you fall asleep to calm down, try to do this until calm and relaxing and stop just before entering sleep so that the child does not form a stable association for falling asleep.
In case of severe fever, severe pain reaction, consult a doctor.
If your baby’s teeth have been keeping the whole family from getting enough sleep for several weeks, book a consultation with BabySleep, our experienced baby sleep consultants will help you sort out the situation and establish good quality sleep.
Based on materials from sites: fda.gov and slate.com
Intestinal infections are rightfully called “diseases of dirty hands”, emphasizing their close connection with non-compliance with elementary hygiene rules. Pathogenic microorganisms enter the gastrointestinal tract of a child with poor-quality food, dirty hands, infected nipples, spoons and, rapidly multiplying in it, cause diseases, the main symptoms of which are abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting. The causative agents of intestinal infections are innumerable, as well as their clinical manifestations, which exist under different names: dyspepsia, diarrhea, gastroenteritis, enterocolitis, gastroenterocolitis, etc.
Pathogenic E. coli, salmonella, dysentery microbes, staphylococci and various viruses (most often entero-, rota- and adenoviruses) can deliver the most trouble to a child.
Often, adult family members have erased forms of the disease or the carriage of pathogenic pathogens, which contributes to the spread of infections.
Transmission routes have long been known: pathogens are excreted from the body with the patient’s feces and enter the healthy person through the mouth with food, water, through household items (door handles, switches, dishes, linen, etc.).
A baby, whose living space is limited by a crib, receives pathogens of an intestinal infection from mother’s hands with a pacifier, a bottle, a toy contaminated with a mixture. Often, a mother “disinfects” a nipple that has fallen to the floor, licking it with her tongue, adding her own microbes from the nasopharynx to the microbes raised from the floor. And the absence of the habit of washing hands among adult family members after going to the toilet threatens the baby with endless diarrhea.
The main symptoms of acute intestinal infectious disease (ACID) are known to all: abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, frequent loose stools, often accompanied by fever. More often sick children of early age (up to 3 years).
High morbidity at this age is facilitated by the reduced resistance of the body and the characteristics of the child’s behavior: mobility and curiosity, the desire to get to know the world, trying it “by the tooth”, neglecting the rules of personal hygiene.
The period from the moment of infection to the onset of the disease can be short (30-40 minutes), then it is safe to name the cause of the disease, or long (up to 7 days), when errors in nutrition and behavior have already been erased from memory.
Often the disease proceeds so rapidly that dehydration of the body can develop in a few hours due to the loss of fluid and salts with vomit and loose stools.
Signs of dehydration are not difficult to detect: the child is lethargic, the skin is dry, its elasticity is reduced, little saliva is secreted, dryness of the tongue and lips is expressed, sunken eyes, the voice becomes less sonorous, urination is rare and scarce.
This is a serious condition, indicating a violation of the work of all organs and systems of the body and requiring immediate medical attention.
In the first hours of the disease, it does not matter which pathogen caused indigestion – the main thing is to prevent dehydration of the body, therefore, the child must receive a sufficient amount of fluid to restore the lost one. With vomiting and diarrhea, not only liquid is lost, but also microelements, such as potassium, sodium, chlorine, acid-base balance is disturbed, which further aggravates the condition, and convulsions often occur against the background of dehydration. Therefore, the child should not receive plain water, but glucose-salt solutions.
The pharmacy freely sells mixtures of salts with glucose: Glucosolan, Regidron, Citroglucosolan, Oralit, etc. The contents of the package are dissolved in one liter of boiled and chilled water, and the medicine is ready. Unfortunately, children do not like the salty taste of the drink, so do not expect your child to enjoy the healing solution. Especially for children, glucose-salt solutions “Hydrovit” with a pleasant strawberry smell and taste and “Humana Electrolyte” with the smell and taste of a banana were created. One packet per glass of warm boiled water, and a delicious medicine is ready.
Now you will need patience and perseverance to feed a sick child. For the first hour, give him 2 teaspoons of the solution every two minutes. Even if the child drinks greedily, you should not increase the dose, because a large amount of liquid can provoke vomiting.
From the second hour, the dose can be increased, and give the child two tablespoons every 10-15 minutes. During the day, the amount of fluid administered should be from 50 to 150 ml of solution per kilogram of weight, depending on the frequency of vomiting, diarrhea and the severity of the condition.
Glucose-salt solution should not be boiled and after 12-24 hours a fresh portion should be prepared.
In addition to glucose-salt solutions, a child can be given plain drinking water, tea, rosehip broth, mineral water without gas.
If the child drinks a lot and willingly, do not limit him. Healthy kidneys will cope with the load and remove excess water from the body along with toxic substances.
Much worse, if the patient refuses to drink, then you have to resort to various tricks to get the stubborn to drink. An infant can be instilled with a solution into the mouth from a pipette or injected into the oral cavity with a syringe (without a needle) or a rubber bulb. Invite a two-three-year-old baby to remember how he was small and sucked from a bottle. Nothing that he has been drinking from a cup for a long time, give him a bottle of healing solution, let him play “little”.
According to the law of meanness, the disease occurs unexpectedly at the most inopportune time (at night) and in the most inappropriate place (in the country, in the village), when there are no medicines at hand, and, as they say, “seven miles to heaven and all in the forest” to the nearest pharmacy.
Ingenuity and ingenuity will come to the rescue. After all, what is, for example, Glucosolan? This is a mixture of salts, consisting of sodium chloride (salt) – 3.5 g, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) – 2.5 g, potassium chloride – 1.5 g and glucose – 20 g.
In any house there is salt and soda, and we get potassium and glucose (fructose) by boiling a handful of raisins or dried apricots in one liter of water. For 1 liter of raisin broth, add 1 teaspoon of salt (without top), half a teaspoon of soda, here you have a glucose-salt solution.
If there are no raisins or dried apricots, take several large carrots as a source of potassium, cut into pieces, after washing and peeling, and boil in the same amount of water. Then add 1 teaspoon salt, half teaspoon baking soda and 4 teaspoons sugar.
If neither raisins nor carrots were at hand, the basis of the solution will be simple boiled water, in one liter of which you will dilute 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of soda and 8 teaspoons of sugar.
Very often, mothers complain that the baby does not want to drink “tasteless water”. And in this situation, you can, having shown ingenuity, turn the healing solution into a drink that tastes good. Simply dilute a bag of “Rehydron” not in ordinary water, but in raisin broth (1300 ml). We have already noted that raisin broth is rich in potassium and glucose, so after dissolving a packet of Regidron in it, you will receive a glucose-salt solution enriched with an additional amount of mineral salts. And the kid will be grateful to you for a tasty medicine.
With all its seeming simplicity, watering is one of the main points in the complex treatment of a child with an intestinal infection. Keep this in mind and do not neglect drinking, cherishing the hope for miraculous antibiotics that should immediately stop the disease.
Vomiting and diarrhea is a protective reaction of the body to the ingestion of a foreign agent into the stomach. With their help, the body is freed from microbes and their toxins. We must help the body in this struggle. Adsorbents are designed to do this – substances that bind microbes, viruses, toxins and remove them from the body.
The most famous adsorbent is activated carbon. Before use, the charcoal tablet should be crushed to increase the adsorption surface, diluted with a small amount of boiled water and given to the child to drink. A single dose of activated charcoal is one tablet per 10 kg of a child’s weight.
For children, it is preferable to use “Smecta” – dilute one powder in 100 ml (half a glass) of boiled water and give the child from 2-4 teaspoons to 2-4 tablespoons per dose, depending on age.
Enterodez – dilute one sachet in 100 ml of boiled water and give the child a few sips per reception. Enterodesis is especially effective for frequent loose copious stools.
Recently, a shelf of adsorbents has arrived: new effective drugs have appeared – enterosgel and polysorb.
It is necessary to take adsorbents 3-4 times a day. Do not despair if the adsorbent taken for the first time soon came back with vomiting. During the few minutes that he was in the stomach, a significant part of the microbes managed to settle on it and leave the body. At the next intake, the adsorbent will stay in the stomach and, passing into the intestines, will continue to perform the function of a “cleaner” there.
It is not recommended to ingest a solution of potassium permanganate for the treatment of intestinal infections and food poisoning. After taking a pink solution of potassium permanganate, vomiting stops for a while. But this is an apparent and short-term improvement, after which the condition worsens and violent vomiting resumes. Why is this happening? The mucous membrane of the stomach is sensitive to the entry and reproduction of microbes, and, upon reaching a certain concentration, removes the infectious agent from the body with the help of vomiting.
A solution of potassium permanganate has a tanning effect on the mucous membrane and reduces its sensitivity to microbes, which allows them to multiply and accumulate in the stomach in larger quantities and for a longer time. Consequently, more toxins will be absorbed into the blood from the stomach, and more microbes will pass into the intestines.
The same negative effect has a solution of potassium permanganate, introduced in an enema. It causes the formation of a fecal plug, which prevents the removal of loose stools, which contain a large number of pathogenic microorganisms, and the rapid reproduction of the latter in the intestine contributes to the absorption of toxins into the blood and the development of severe inflammatory processes in the intestine.
No drugs without doctor’s prescription! Especially don’t try to give pills to a child with repeated vomiting. Your efforts will not be rewarded, as any attempt to swallow the medicine causes vomiting. Only glucose-salt solutions and adsorbents.
When giving a child medications prescribed by a doctor, do not combine them in time with taking adsorbents. A significant part of the drug, being deposited on the sorbent, leaves the body, therefore, its effectiveness is reduced. There should be a break of at least two hours between taking adsorbents and drugs.
Do not force-feed a baby who is experiencing nausea and vomiting. This will not lead to anything good, but only cause vomiting.
Dedicate the first 4 to 6 hours from the moment of illness to taking glucose-salt solutions and other fluids, which we have already talked about. But do not delay fasting, so as not to deal with its consequences later. If the child asks to eat, then you need to feed him, but often and in small portions, so as not to provoke vomiting.
Lucky is the baby who receives mother’s milk, because it is not only food, but also a medicine, due to the presence of antibodies, lysozyme and enzymes in it. Breastfeeding after a water-tea pause should be short (3-5-7 minutes), but frequent – after 1.5 – 2 hours.
For the first meal of the “Artist”, offer children’s kefir, acidophilic “Baby”, “Bifidok” or any other fermented milk product. The lacto- and bifidobacteria contained in them have a beneficial effect on the inflamed intestines. The single dose should be reduced by half, and the intervals between feedings should be halved. Then you can cook porridge, preferably oatmeal or rice, with diluted milk, mashed slimy soup, vegetable puree, scrambled eggs, curd soufflé, steam cutlets or meatballs, boiled fish. For several days, exclude fruit and vegetable juices, meat and fish broths, sweets from the diet.
It is advisable to accompany each meal with the intake of enzyme preparations that facilitate the digestion of food and help the digestive tract cope with the disease.
In-home child care or babysitting is unlicensed full-or-part-time care given in your home. You may find someone by using an on-line child care network, placing an ad on-line, contacting other colleges or high schools to post a job opportunity, posting notices in your community, and/or contacting outside agencies. The nanny or sitter may commute to your house each day or live in your home and sometimes in-home arrangements can be made with students in exchange for room and board.
Things to Consider
Using a babysitter or nanny can be convenient and flexible, allowing for children to attach to a single provider. It can also mean dependency upon a single person for childcare and isolation for the individual providing the care.
Rates vary according to your needs and the responsibilities for the child care provider. The cost for in-home care is generally between $15.00 and $20.00 an hour. Nannies may prefer a salary, and additional costs to you may be incurred through using a nanny or an au pair agency.
The effort and time you put into choosing a babysitter or nanny is very important. You should interview several people, check references, conduct background checks, have the provider spend time with your child while you are present and, in the end, trust your instincts. Overall, you must make sure that you feel comfortable with the person you entrust with the care of your child.
Once You Hire Someone
After you have hired a nanny or a babysitter, it is important that you spend enough time explaining your expectations as they are caring for your child. Also, plan to make unannounced visits so you can adequately determine what is happening when you are not there. Observation of your child, both with and without your nanny or babysitter, combined with ongoing communication with your child care provider will help you determine the success of the care arrangement.
How We Can Help
The Family Resources Office can assist you in making informed decisions by providing you with information to help you conduct your babysitter or nanny search. By providing these resources, the University makes no representations regarding the competence, ability, training, or experience of any of the babysitters or nannies found using these resources, and it is not responsible for the acts or omissions of these people. It is solely your responsibility to choose the appropriate person to meet your needs.
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In-Home Childcare – FamilyEducation
Read safety tips when hiring someone for in-home childcare, and learn what warning signs to look for.
In this article, you will find:
Childcare options
Finding and interviewing a childcare provider
Childcare options
In-Home Childcare
No matter how much you decide to work, you’ll almost definitely be in the market for childcare. Once upon a time, grandparents, aunts, or cousins handled childcare for working parents. But fewer and fewer new parents today live close enough to their parents or siblings to make this a viable option, so you’ll probably have to find someone to care for your baby when you can’t be home with him. Whether you and your partner are working full- or part-time, you will basically have three child-care options available to you: a nanny or baby sitter, a home day-care provider, and a day-care center.
Despite all the horror stories you may have heard, childcare doesn’t have to be a nightmare. For every notorious day-care institution, there are hundreds of adequate ones and dozens of good ones. For every baby sitter caught beating a child on camera for the evening news, there are dozens of sensitive, caring sitters who would never dream of harming a baby.
If you do your homework-by conducting interviews, visiting day-care sites, checking references, and so on-you will almost certainly find one of the good ones.
Nannies and Sitters
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Any paid childcare is tax-deductible as long as it allows both parents (or a single parent) to work or look for work. Ask your local IRS office for Form 2441: Child and Dependent Care Expenses. Because the form requires you to provide the Social Security numbers of any child-care workers you hire, it may give you the incentive to put your nanny or sitter on the books.
Having a nanny or sitter come into your home to care for your baby has certain advantages. Your baby remains in the environment that’s most familiar to her and doesn’t have to get comfortable in new surroundings. In addition, your child only needs to get used to one new person (rather than an entire staff). Your baby will also probably get sick less often because she won’t have daily exposure to other babies (germ-carriers all-all except yours, of course).
Because childcare comes to you, you don’t need to lug supplies and clothing back and forth from your home to the day-care site. Also, you don’t need to make special arrangements or stay home yourself if your baby gets sick. A nanny or sitter often offers much more flexibility in terms of hours because you get to set them yourself. Finally, during your baby’s naps, your sitter may be prevailed upon to do some light housework, an invaluable blessing.
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If you have a spare room in your home and need full-time childcare, consider hiring live-in help. You can usually offer a lower salary if you add room and board. Au pair agencies can find you young adults (usually 19 to 24 years old) from other nations who will provide childcare in return for room, board, and a token salary (plus a hefty agency fee).
In-home care does have some disadvantages, too. It makes you entirely dependent on one caregiver. If your sitter gets sick, gets caught in traffic, or-aaargh!-quits with little or no notice, you’re stuck. A single caregiver has a greater potential to spark feelings of jealousy or rivalry on your part, too. Also, because sitters are neither licensed nor subject to supervision, you’ll need to work hard at building a relationship with your baby’s sitter just to find out what they’ve been doing all day.
A major drawback of in-home care is the cost. Hiring a full-time nanny or a part-time sitter is the most expensive childcare option. In addition to a decent salary, a full-time caregiver may expect (and really deserve) medical benefits, vacation time, and periodic raises in pay. Also, by law you are required to withhold federal, state, and local taxes as well as half of the Social Security and Medicare “contributions” of any household employee. You have to ante up the other half of your nanny’s Social Security and Medicare payments yourself-and if you ever hope to hold an elected or appointed government office, you’d better do so.
If you’ve decided you’d like to hire someone to care for your baby in your home, start looking early. Finding a good one is not always easy. Holding onto a good one, whether the person works full-time as a nanny or hour by hour as a sitter, is even harder. Adult caregivers often find that they need more money than child-care workers are usually paid. Teenage caregivers often have busy social lives of their own. So if you find a good caregiver, treat her or him like gold.
Next: Finding and interviewing a childcare provider
Schoolchildren – home schooling, parents – punishment for leaving children unattended
Sustina Tatyana
Member of the Commission for the Protection of the Rights of Lawyers of the Administrative Office of the Moscow Region, head of the family practice of the Moscow City Agency No. 5
March 24, 2020
Tips
Pay attention to the date of publication of the material: the information may be outdated due to changes in legislation or law enforcement practice.
To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, students in Moscow schools have been transferred to distance learning. While the adults are working, the children are at home on their own. But the law obliges parents to take care of the health of the child. Failure to comply with this duty may result in an accident and result in criminal liability
Due to the threat of the spread of coronavirus infection, the country has switched to high alert 1 . In Moscow, pupils and students were transferred to distance learning, many employees to remote work. Those who have small children and at the same time do not have the opportunity to work at home and look after them, found themselves in a difficult situation.
(What is a state of emergency and what will happen if a state of emergency is introduced – read in publication “Coronavirus: how to distinguish truth from fiction?” –
What are working parents entitled to during high alert?
In Moscow, the regime of high alert for the spread of infection was introduced by the mayor’s decree on March 5 2 . In this document, paragraph 4.2 is relevant for working parents: employers are required to assist employees in ensuring self-isolation at home.
First of all, you need to understand that transferring an employee to a remote form is a change in the terms of an employment contract. Prior to the introduction of the state of emergency, this is possible only on the basis of an additional agreement between the parties, i.e. at the mutual desire of the employee and the employer. Currently, the spread of coronavirus infection in Moscow is not classified as an emergency 3 . The measures taken by the state are preventive 4 , while the mayor’s decree is more of a recommendation.
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So, the transfer of an employee without his consent to remote work under Art. 72.2 of the Labor Code is impossible, since an epidemic has not been established on the territory of Russia. And from the literal interpretation of the already mentioned clause 4.2 of the mayor’s decree, it follows that the employer has no obligation to transfer employees to remote work. However, it should provide the opportunity to work remotely if employees have such a desire. The decision to switch to home-based work is made by them independently and has the right to ask the employer about it.
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But what if the employer cannot provide such an opportunity due to the specifics of the employee’s professional activities? What should parents do in such a situation: hire a nanny if none of the relatives and friends can look after the child, or leave him at home alone?
Can parents be held criminally liable for leaving a child unattended?
From March 21 to April 12, children’s visits to educational institutions were suspended. The exception is preschoolers and schoolchildren of grades 1–4. With the consent of the parents, their education can be continued in groups of up to 12 people. This is stated in the order of the Department of Education and Science of Moscow adopted on March 16.
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But in practice, the training of younger schoolchildren is now taking place at home online from 9:00 to 13:00, and parents need to justify the need for the full-time presence of the child in mini-groups. The first days of online learning demonstrate a positive attitude of children to such activities: they study at home in front of a computer, but at the same time, the collectiveness of the lesson is maintained through audio communication with classmates.
However, there is one significant drawback of home schooling: after school time, many children are left to their own devices while adults are at work. Meanwhile, the law obliges parents to take care of the health of their children (Article 63 of the Family Code) and protect their rights and legitimate interests (Articles 56, 64 of the Family Code). And if the failure to fulfill these duties led to tragic consequences, the parents may be held criminally liable.
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For example, if a young child (under 14 years old) found himself in a dangerous situation while he was unattended, parents can be held liable under Art. 125 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation “Leaving in danger”. If an accident occurred at that time, the actions of the parents can be qualified under Art. 109 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation “Causing death by negligence”. For example, a tragedy occurred in the Urals in the summer of 2019. A 12-year-old girl was left at home with her younger brothers. She decided to cook dinner, which caused a fire. The children died.
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In my practice, there was a case when an 11-year-old girl did not want to go picking mushrooms with her parents and stayed at the dacha to shoot a video for a social network. Inspired by watching a popular cartoon about monsters, she built scenery from improvised materials and began performing on camera. The result was asphyxia, two days in intensive care and many months of rehabilitation. The girl remained alone for only two hours, and her parents were not held accountable then. But they had to visit the investigative committee at least once a week.
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Child psychologist Zalina Tekoeva:
“When deciding whether to leave a child at home alone, it is necessary to take into account the level of his development and acquired social and everyday skills. Without adult supervision, a child can be left at home from the age of 7–8, but not more than 30 minutes. For 9–12 year olds, you can increase this time to two to three hours in the morning or evening, and for 12–14 year olds, up to five to six hours. But only if the child knows how to use the simplest household appliances, can, if necessary, call his parents and responsibly approaches their requests and advice.
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Child psychologist Olga Serebrovskaya :
“Not only the biological age of the child is important, but also his psychological maturity. 14 years is a conditional border of independence. The age at which a child masters the skills of self-control and self-preservation depends on the conditions of his upbringing and the attention that parents pay to this issue, on the presence or absence of examples of reasonable behavior demonstrated by adults.
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If parents gradually prepare the child for independent pastime, teach him safe life skills, develop his creative abilities, delegate some responsibility and support to him, and not overprotect or ignore him, he becomes independent by the early teenage years.
Another important point is the conditions in which the child is left unattended. And we are talking not only about the serviceability of electrical appliances and the absence of places that pose a potential danger to life and health, but also about the subject organization of the environment. Children’s behavior that is fraught with adverse consequences is often due to boredom. For leisure to be safe and productive, the child must be given the necessary means and tools for this.
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The decision on how to ensure the safety of children rests with the parents and is their responsibility.
Teachers and psychologists recommend paying more attention to safety rules: tell your child how to behave in various situations; ask a housewife or pensioner neighbor to come in sometimes while the child is home alone, and it would be useful to find out her phone number in case of an emergency; check the health of electrical appliances when leaving the house and turn off unnecessary ones; prohibit the child from using the stove if there is a microwave oven at home; make a list of educational, household and leisure tasks for the day for him and call him more often.
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Lawyers advise telling children about the possible legal consequences of dangerous games and illegal behavior ( read more about this in article “To parents – about the rights and obligations of children” ).
1 Clause 10 of Art. 4.1 of the Federal Law of December 21, 1994 No. 68-FZ “On the protection of the population and territories from natural and man-made emergencies.”
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3 Clause “m” part 1 of Art. 11 of the Federal Law of December 21, 1994 No. 68-FZ “On the protection of the population and territories from natural and man-made emergencies.”
4 Article 7 of the Federal Law of 21 December 1994, No. 68-FZ “On the protection of the population and territories from natural and man-made emergencies.”
5 Order of the Department of Education and Science of Moscow dated March 16, 2020 No. 112 “On amendments to the order of the Department of Education and Science of the City of Moscow dated March 6, 2020 No. 89”.
Professional retraining course “Specialist in the care and care of children of preschool age: Effective organization of professional activities”
ABOUT THE PROGRAMDownload a copy of the course syllabus
This professional retraining program is designed for:
• employees of the education system who do not have a pedagogical education, as well as other institutions in which activities are carried out to look after and care for children of preschool age;
• persons with secondary general education and short-term training in the profession of workers, employees “Specialist in the care of children of preschool age”;
• for those wishing to find a job in educational organizations;
• for students of secondary general education organizations who want to get a profession.
• The program was developed in accordance with the Federal Law No. 273 – Federal Law “On Education in the Russian Federation”, the draft professional standard “Specialist in the Care and Care of Preschool Children”, Resolution of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Russian Federation dated May 15, 2013 No. 26 “On the approval of SanPiN 2.4.1.3049-13 “Sanitary and epidemiological requirements for the device, content and organization of the working hours of preschool educational organizations” (as amended on August 27, 2015). The program regulates the work of a specialist in the supervision and care of preschool children attending preschool educational institutions or being at home, in order to provide children with preschool education as fully as possible and create conditions for helping families raising children.
The professional retraining program “Organization of activities for the supervision and care of children of preschool age” is aimed at studying the effective organization of the auxiliary to the pedagogical process in accordance with the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard and is aimed at mastering and improving professional specialists in the supervision and care of children of preschool age.
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Professional retraining program developed on the basis of:
• GEF of secondary vocational education in the direction of preparation 44.02.01 “Preschool education”.
• Draft professional standard “Specialist in the supervision and care of children of preschool age”.
PURPOSE
Organization of daily activities of children for the purpose of their spiritual and physical development, protection of life and health, social adaptation to acquire the qualification of “Specialist in the care and care of children of preschool age.”
Category of listeners: for workers in the field of preschool education, carrying out activities for the care of children of preschool age with and without provision of accommodation. nine0003
CATEGORY OF STUDENTS
Persons with secondary general education and short-term training in the profession of workers, employees “Specialist in the care of children of preschool age”
DIRECTION
Education
FORM OF TRAINING
Correspondence using distance learning technologies.
7 Questions Every Parent Needs to Ask a Potential Babysitter
Looking for a nanny to care for your baby following maternity leave? Need some help covering the afterschool gap until you can get home from work? Overdue for a date night or time with your friends? As a parent, at some point or another, you’ll probably turn to a babysitter for help. For most, the first choice is going to be a family member or trusted friend but due to various circumstances that may not always be possible. So, how do you find a trustworthy person to care for your child? Here are seven questions every parent needs to ask a potential babysitter:
1. How much experience do you have?
This one may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s important to ask not how much experience a potential babysitter has but the context of their experience. If you have an infant or toddler, but they’ve only cared for school-age or adolescent children, that person may not be a good fit.
2. Do you have any training?
If you’re going to trust someone to care for your child, it’s important that they know what to do in an emergency. At a minimum, the babysitter that you choose to hire should have some basic first aid training.
We also suggest that every childcare provider become CPR-certified, including parents. Don’t be afraid to ask for proof of certification to verify that it is current. If they aren’t certified, ask if they would be willing to get certified prior to watching your child.
A great follow-up question to get a feel for their training would be: what was your scariest/most challenging babysitting situation? How did you respond?
3. Can you provide references?
An experienced, trustworthy babysitter should be able to provide names and telephone numbers of families who have hired them before. They may even have an online profile on Care.com where you can easily read reviews.
4. What is your availability?
Of course, you’ll want to make sure a babysitter’s availability matches up with your childcare needs, but be sure to ask whether they have any time constraints that would prevent them from staying later if something came up.
5. Are your immunizations current?
It may seem like an invasive question, but don’t be afraid whether a potential babysitter is up-to-date on required vaccinations. You may also want to ask about vaccinations that aren’t necessarily required but recommended, such as the flu shot. This question can be especially important for parents of infants and immunosuppressed children.
6. What is your rate?
In most cases, a babysitter will have an hourly rate. But you may negotiate a salary for a nanny or long-term care provider. Does he/she offer a discounted rate for multiple children? Will they be performing any household chores that might warrant a higher rate? Do they charge a higher rate for staying late in the event something comes up?
7. Would you be willing to schedule a trial?
Before you leave your child unattended with a new babysitter, ask if they would be willing to come over for a “visit” while you are home. Pay them for an hour to two so that you can see how he/she interacts with your child and whether they are a good fit. If your child is old enough, ask if it is someone they feel comfortable staying with. Trust yours and your child’s instincts.
Other Topics to Consider
While these questions are in no way comprehensive, they are certainly a good starting point for what to ask a potential babysitter. Depending on your needs and circumstances, other topics you may want to discuss during an interview include:
Overall childcare philosophy
Transportation
Discipline
Household tasks
Special needs such as medication, allergies, etc.
Smoking/non-smoking
Having guests
Health restrictions (ex. You have cats, but they are allergic)
If you have any concerns or need advice, don’t be afraid to reach out to your child’s pediatrician. At Kernodle Pediatrics, we want you to think of our providers as partners in your child’s health. Call us at 919-563-2500 (Mebane) or 336-539-2416 (Elon), or send a secure message through our convenient online patient portal.
The Ultimate Checklist of Questions to Ask Babysitters Before Hiring Them
It’s the time of year when many working parents are turning to babysitters and nannies to help them with childcare. It’s not easy to entrust your children to someone else’s care no matter how old they are. We’ve gathered the interview questions that every parent should ask a babysitter before hiring them to make the process easier for you. By taking the time to interview a babysitting candidate in person with these questions, as well as the most important element of trusting your parental gut instincts about a person, you’ll be able to feel good about the process and the choice you make.
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1. What is your previous childcare experience?
This is an obvious question, but it’s all about the details the candidate can provide on the spot. Anyone can make up experience on a resume, but you’ll be able to tell how much the person enjoyed being with the children and how close they were to the family by listening carefully and asking follow up questions. Asking about the previous clients’ children as far as personalities, likes and dislikes, and how they did with sleeping and eating should bring out candid stories that will give you a window into the candidate’s interactions as well as their emotional investment in the families.
2. Why do you want to work in childcare?
It’s easy to respond with a statement about loving kids. Be prepared to push candidates a bit on this and find out what really appeals to them about being a babysitter.
3. Are you certified in first aid and CPR?
This is important, especially if the babysitter will be spending long and regular periods of time with your kids. If you really like the candidate and they have not yet been certified, ask them if they would be willing to do so before they begin working for you. There are typically many options for one-day courses. If the candidate has already completed a first aid and CPR course, ask them to provide evidence of this certification.
4.
Can you provide references?
Be sure to ask for references from other families they have worked with. If you are giving a young babysitter a first chance, you can ask them for references from coaches, club leaders, or other trusted adults. There is nothing like a phone conversation to truly hear how a previous employer feels about your candidate.
5. Provide them with various hypothetical scenarios and ask how they would handle each situation.
These kinds of questions may put the candidate on the spot a bit, but it’s important for you to see how quickly a babysitter can think and respond in case of emergency. Possible scenarios include fevers, cuts and bruises, tantrums, refusal to go to bed, anxiety over you leaving, and sibling arguments. You know what happens in your house better than anyone, so don’t be afraid to put those real scenarios out there as a problem solving scenario.
If you have an anxious child, this type of question can be especially important to ask. “I would suggest that a parent with a child suffering from separation anxiety ask the babysitter: “How do you handle children who cling to their parents when they are leaving? Do you feel comfortable holding on to my child while we leave? How will you help my child settle down once we have left, yet he or she is still crying for us?,” says Colleen Wildenheaus, mother of a 13-year-old girl suffering from severe anxiety and OCD, and blogger at Good Bye Anxiety, Hello Joy.
6. Ask questions related to transportation.
If your babysitting job doesn’t involve the candidate transporting the kids anywhere, ask questions to understand how reliable their transportation will be to and from your house. If you do need a babysitter who can drive, ask to see their driver’s license and ask detailed questions about their driving record. If your children use a car seat or booster seat, take the time to show them how it works and then ask them to show you the process on their own.
7.
Describe some of your favorite activities that involve interacting with kids in the age range of yours.
Getting details related to this topic will help you determine whether this is a babysitter who relies on TV or screen time. Listen for familiarity with games and crafts and outdoor play. This will give you a window into how familiar they really are with play and how creative they can be with your children.
8. Share your general household guidelines and ask them if they are comfortable with all.
This can include guidelines for the adults as well as the children relating to things like not smoking, changing diapers regularly, discipline, screen time, snacking, and sleep or down time. Don’t hesitate to share too much upfront. You want to know sooner rather than later if there’s a potential problem.
After you’ve asked all of your questions and feel thoroughly satisfied, have them spend some supervised time with your kids. This is the ultimate way to see if they are compatible.
Most importantly, trust your gut! If you feel good about the interview and the candidate’s time spent with your kids, you can feel confident in setting up a trial babysitting time. It’s also a quick and easy way to get in a short and local date night or bit of time to take care of you.
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Many people think that the evaluation methods presented in my books are only needed by HR. Some, already advanced, understand that for a leader who recruits people into his team and then manages them, this is no less important. Already very, very smart, they know that a lot is useful for building relationships with colleagues and for any kind of effective communication. But in fact, for everyday tasks, the ability to correctly assess a person can be very important. Many of us have been in the situation of selecting a nanny, a tutor, the so-called domestic staff. So, all the methods that I talk about in my books, at trainings, all projective questions, cases, metaprograms – can be applied in everyday cases.
One of my co-workers could be in a pro-fertility movie: She looked great during her pregnancy, felt even better. Her last business trip fell on the eighth month, and she stopped appearing in the office only 2 weeks before the birth. Then everything, fortunately, was also very good: a healthy boy with a wonderful character was born. Everything would be fine, but breastfeeding soon had to be stopped and the idea of returning to business appeared.
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The natural course of events was that my colleague decided to return to work two or three months later. For some time, her mother agreed to “cover” her. She also worked, so she could only help temporarily. So a babysitter was needed. This is where a difficult task arose: there are enough offers from nannies, including through specialized agencies. But how to understand whether the nanny will cope, how she will treat her pupil, how she will behave in a difficult situation. In general, there are many questions.
It was at this moment that I was puzzled by an unusual request: “You conduct the selection of personnel for the company and rarely make mistakes, which means you can evaluate the nanny. Make me an interview for the nanny. The task seemed interesting to me, for which only positions I did not make an interview. Agreed.
Before composing the questions we will ask potential candidates, we need to understand what exactly we want to evaluate and what our expectations are. Therefore, the first thing we did was agree on what qualities you want to see in a future nanny and understand what exactly is important to evaluate. Moreover, they tried to avoid both minimalism (anything will do) and excessive idealization: there are simply no such candidates in nature. After quite a long conversation, we decided:
It is important that the nanny has a positive attitude, especially towards children. Toddlers are often capricious, can be very tiring, behave, from the point of view of an adult, like a fool. And with regard to such behavior, there are two extreme approaches: negative (all children are capricious, angry, they must be kept in strictness, punishment is the best way to educate, it is necessary to point out the bad, etc.) and “lisping” (no matter what child, that’s good, let him get it for now and do whatever he wants). Remember the classic approach of most schools and kindergartens: “Only a complete idiot can behave like you!”. The second approach is more often characteristic of relatives, especially the elderly, but can also come from strangers. We want the child to grow up in a friendly atmosphere, and he had adequate self-esteem, so we decided that it is best
balanced, friendly, positive, but without lisping, approach to children, their whims and pranks.
“Why do you think children are often naughty and cry?”, “Why do children indulge?”, “Why do adults not obey?” You can ask any of these questions, or all of them in turn, to understand the person’s mood: aggressive answers (“badly brought up”, “naughty”, “do not know how to behave”, “something is always wrong”, etc.) say about the fact that Freken Bok can come to us. Do we need it?
There are still indifferent nannies (remember the hero Papanov in the film “For Family Reasons”: “I’m nursing someone else’s child, because I’ll be too worried about my own”). Such people answer something like: “Well, it always happens like that”, “It’s a common thing”. The most optimal answer is to look for reasons, moreover, real and balanced ones: “Why are they acting up and crying? Maybe something hurts, maybe he asks for something, or maybe he’s just tired.” There are a lot of options for such answers, the common thing is that there are real reasons, moreover, rather positive and objective than negative ones.
Of course, the nanny needs to watch over a small child, cook something for him, load the washing machine, you never know what other things arise. Therefore, we need a person who can easily switch from one thing to another, who can do two or three in parallel. A small digression into the field of psychology: objectively, the speed of switching attention is different for all people. In the same way, there is a tendency to sequential or parallel actions: some of us easily and naturally discuss work matters on the phone while typing a business letter, read a book and watch TV, while none of the cases suffers. We would like our future nanny
easily shifted attention and had a tendency to parallel work.
Therefore, it is worth asking such a question, for example: “Tell me, if you are preparing a festive dinner, do you do several dishes in parallel or sequentially?” (At the same time, it is necessary to comment that we will not have to cook holiday dinners, otherwise they may misunderstand). You can ask a similar question about watching TV and reading a magazine, ironing clothes and a new movie, and so on. The main thing is to clarify not how a person CAN, but in which case he feels MORE COMFORTABLE. We are more suitable for a nanny who likes to do several things in parallel and easily switches from one to another: after all, then you can be calm: nothing will be left without attention.
One friend once told me that her rather serious health problem, which still requires very careful attention, is due to the fact that her grandmother was once afraid to tell her parents about the girl’s fall and a rather severe bruise, as a result – vertebral displacement cured in time. Unfortunately, the risk of such a situation with a nanny is even greater. Therefore, we decided to check
the ability to take responsibility for your mistakes.
“Did you have any mistakes/failures in your work? What were they connected to? The question can be rephrased, specified, the main thing is that the potential nanny should be able to admit her mistakes, and everyone has them. So the positive answer will be the recognition that, like everyone else, there were mistakes, including those due to their own oversight. Although the excesses and self-flagellation also do not bode well.
Speaking to adults, in a business language, it is important that the nanny is set to receive feedback from the child, respond to his emotions, strive to ensure that he is attached to her. In addition, it is important to understand how the nanny will determine the attitude of the child and parents towards themselves and their actions. And here is another checkpoint defined:
whether the nanny seeks feedback, and how she does it.
“Do the kids love you? Why do you think so?” or “Are you a good babysitter? Why do you think so?”
The answer to the second part of each of the questions is important: the opinion of the parents must be heard (“my parents always praise me”, “they ask me to extend the term of work”), the attitude of the child (“he is happy when I come”, “he laughs with me more often”) , objective signs (“never got sick”). If there is no such or similar component in the answer, then we risk getting a nanny who “knows best how to raise a child, and his parents too.”
Of course, being next to the child, the nanny has an impact on the formation of his values, views and ideas. Let not as purposeful as parents, but still. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate those
the nanny’s attitudes and values, which can have a significant impact on a young child.
One possible question is: “What do you like most about people?” or “In what situations do you think it’s acceptable to cheat?” or whatever you think is important. There are no tips here. You just have to like the answer.
Young children often get sick, all sorts of stressful situations can arise. We decided to evaluate
prospects b
quick and competent response, the ability to make decisions and find a way out of difficult situations.
“The child is ill, you cannot contact the parents. The child has
heat. Your actions”. “The child does not want to take the medicine. Why (as many options as possible). Your actions”.
A good answer is one that contains as many ACTION options as possible, the main thing is that there is a willingness to solve difficult situations and take responsibility. In the second part of the second question (about the medicine), we can also evaluate goodwill and the ability to look at the world through children’s eyes (“bitter”, “tasteless”, “it hurts to swallow”, and not evil “yes, it’s just whims”).
Any person can really work well only when motivated by something, and not just doing work for the sake of income.
Therefore, we want to know if there is something that attracts a future nanny in this job.
Why did you decide to become a nanny? What attracts you to this job? Will there be something attractive and positive? Or just the need to earn money (“I had to change jobs because you know how state employees are paid”). If it’s only necessary, it’s better not to get involved, because without a soul it’s good not to do anything, and even more so, not to win the love of a child.
We can, of course, evaluate many other things, but we decided to be realistic and solve problems as they come: make a preliminary decision based on the answers we get, then check the recommendations, ask our intuition, and only if all this is not enough, draw up additional evaluation criteria.
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This story has a happy continuation: from the very first call, from several nannies, we managed to choose the best one, and for a year and a half everyone is satisfied and happy. And I managed to make sure once again: you never know where your knowledge will be useful to you.
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How to choose a nanny for a preschooler
Headache of many mothers: with whom to leave the child when you go to work? Grandmothers do not always want to sit with their grandchildren, so you have to look for a nanny .
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When choosing a nanny for a child, parents are most concerned not with money (although he, too), but with safety
child. After all, the baby will have to be left with a stranger! And who knows what’s in his head?..
This question is asked not only by our compatriots. For example, in the UK there are special
nanny screening services – they review letters of recommendation, call former nanny employers, and all
ask in detail. In Germany, only one who has received official permission from the authorities can work as a nanny.
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Questions looking for a babysitter
I want to find a nanny for a preschool child. Where to start searching?
Decide on goals and objectives. If you need a “taxi” nanny who will pick up the child from the nursery
gardening and driving around sections and circles is one thing. If you need a nanny assistant, whose
functions include not only bringing and taking the child, but preparing him for school, learning poetry with him,
reading books, as well as doing household chores is another thing. In the latter case, it’s not just
babysitter and mini tutor. Clearly state your requirements in the ad so that applicants for the role of a nanny
understand if they are right for you.
Do not stop at 1-2 candidates you like, choose
at least from 6-7 applicants. Sometimes it happens that a suitable nanny was found quickly, but at the last
moment found a better option. You must be able to maneuver.
How to choose the right nanny? What scares me the most is that I can’t completely
check on the nanny. What if she turns out to be inadequate?
Most domestic staffing agencies have “black lists” of nannies. We have
there is also a list. People with a bad reputation cannot place an ad on our site
– the system will not let them through. In addition, parents can (and should!) arrange additional
check for a future nanny.
It is better to conduct the first interview on neutral territory – in a park, cafe. Ask the applicant
talk about past work. If a potential nanny does not say anything specific, limited to general
phrases: “I did a lot for the development of the child”, specify what exactly. For example, potty trained,
taught to read, count… Do not hesitate to call former employers later and compare answers.
Ask how the nanny feels about the fact that there will be cameras and voice recorders in your house
absence. You have the right to install a camera at least in every corner, but by law you must warn about it.
Did the applicant take your words with understanding? This is a good sign. I began to violently resent that you were intruding
into her private life? It is better to look for another candidate. Especially if you are looking for a nanny for a child who
can’t speak yet. Cameras in this case are necessary!
If you like the applicant, invite her to the second interview
home to meet the child. It is desirable that other household members are also present. Perhaps they
will notice in the nanny disturbing qualities that you did not notice.
The next step is trial days. Typically a week. Try to be at home at this time so that
watch how the nanny communicates with the child. How patient, kind, and
quick reactions (and babies are curious and can stick their nose anywhere). Is it drawn to her
child?
It happens that a nanny has three higher educations, extensive work experience and a bunch of
letters of recommendation, but the baby doesn’t like her. And vice versa. The nanny may be young, without experience,
for example, a student, but so cheerful and groovy that the pupil does not want to let her go. Opinion
The child must be taken into account.
I heard that there are nannies – babysitters. How are they different from ordinary ones?
Babysitter is an hourly nanny. She is hired not for the whole day, but for several hours,
when parents need to leave. But if a permanent nanny has many responsibilities: pick up,
feed, take a walk, read, prepare for school, then the babysitter has one task –
look after the baby so that he does not fall and does not get hurt.
It is usually somewhat more difficult to find a babysitter for 2-3 hours a day or a week,
than for a whole day (most are looking for a permanent job and a stable income, not one-time
earnings). So keep that in mind while searching.
The child is often ill. Maybe we should look for a nanny-nurse?
If the nanny has a medical education, that’s good, of course.
Accidentally Gave Your Baby Honey? What Should You Do?
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Parents want to keep their babies out of harm’s way at all times and want to protect them as best they can. Weaning can be a nerve-wracking time for new parents, you may be anxious and worried about choking or allergies or creating unhealthy habits.
Weaning doesn’t have to be scary, introducing solid food can in fact be a fun and exciting time for you and your baby.
However, you do need to approach weaning with a certain level of caution and it is important parents do not feed their baby honey before they are 12 months of age.
Read on to find out why babies can’t have honey and to learn what to do if you accidentally gave your baby honey.
Babies should not eat honey before their first birthday as it can cause a serious illness, Infant Botulism. If you accidentally gave your baby honey you must monitor them closely for signs of Infant Botulism over the next 18-36 hours.
Infant Botulism can cause your baby to experience a loss of head control and a loss of appetite.
If your baby has developed Infant Botulism they may struggle to breathe, have a weak cry, and experience muscle weakness. Infant Botulism is a serious illness and babies will often require medical treatment in hospital.
Table of Contents
1 Why Can’t Babies Have Honey?
2 What Is Infant Botulism
3 What Do I Do If My Baby Has Had Honey?
3.1 Don’t panic
3.2 Stop feeding your baby the food containing honey
3.3 Monitor your baby for signs of an allergic reaction
3.4 Monitor your baby for signs of Infant Botulism
4 Signs and Symptoms Of Infant Botulism
5 What Happens If a Baby Under One Eats Honey – Will My Baby Need To Go To Hospital?
6 FAQs
6.1 Can Babies Die From Eating Honey?
6. 2 How Much Honey Is Bad For Babies?
6.3 Can My Baby Eat Cooked Honey?
6.4 Can Raw or Regular Honey Cause Infant Botulism?
6.5 How and When To Give Baby Honey?
7 The Final Thought
Why Can’t Babies Have Honey?
If you are a parent you have probably been told by your mom friends or your pediatrician, or maybe even read online that you can’t give your baby honey.
It is unlikely you were planning to introduce honey to your baby as soon as you started weaning, but you may have considered using it to sweeten their oatmeal or using it instead of syrup on their pancakes.
Giving a baby honey can be really dangerous as babies who consume honey may develop the potentially life-threatening illness, Infant Botulism.
What Is Infant Botulism
Botulism is a very rare but life-threatening condition that is caused by toxins produced by the Clostridium Botulinum bacteria.
These toxins are some of the most powerful currently known to science and can cause a range of serious and potentially life-threatening symptoms. The toxins that cause Botulism attack a person’s nervous system and can also cause muscle paralysis.
Infant Botulism is the medical term to refer to a case of Botulism in a child under 12 months of age, Infant Botulism is extremely rare and approximately only 250 babies a year in the USA are diagnosed with the illness.
Out of these 250 cases, approximately 15% are the result of honey consumption (the remaining cases are likely to be the result of an infant consuming contaminated soil).
Although Infant Botulism is rare, C. botulinum spores have been found in approximately 25% of honey products.
Due to the fact, your average parent in the store has no idea if the honey there are purchasing is contaminated with these harmful spores, parents are advised to be cautious and avoid giving their baby honey until they are over one year old.
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What Do I Do If My Baby Has Had Honey?
As you can see, giving your baby honey is pretty risky. Although cases of infant botulism are rare, the condition can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated quickly.
The CDC advises that children under 12 months of age should not be given honey, the risk of Infant Botulism is small but the damage caused can be huge.
However, accidents happen. There is a lot to remember when it comes to weaning and you may accidentally feed your baby food that has honey on it or has been cooked with honey.
If you have accidentally fed your baby honey, here is our advice:
Don’t panic
The first thing you need to do is remain calm. Nothing bad is going to happen to your baby right now, even if they do have Infant Botulism the symptoms can take hours or even days to appear.
You need to try not to panic and start arming yourself with potentially life-saving knowledge.
Stop feeding your baby the food containing honey
Whether it is honey-glazed carrots or a slice of toast, take the food away from them and offer them something else. The less honey your baby eats, the less likely they are to consume potentially contaminated spores.
Monitor your baby for signs of an allergic reaction
Honey allergy is rare but is still something parents need to be made aware of. An allergic reaction to honey is usually caused by the pollen it is made from, rather than the honey itself.
Nevertheless, there is a risk of an allergic reaction and you should monitor your baby closely if they accidentally eat honey.
Monitor your baby for signs of Infant Botulism
The most important thing you need to do is keep a very close eye on your baby over the following hours and days. Symptoms of Infant Botulism can take up to 36 hours to show themselves so it is important to monitor your baby closely and seek immediate medical attention if needed.
Signs and Symptoms Of Infant Botulism
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Infant Botulism can cause several serious symptoms. It is important that every parent is aware of the signs of infant botulism, especially if you have accidentally fed your baby honey.
Here is a list of Infant Botulism symptoms:
Breathing difficulties
Drooping eyelids
Blurred or double vision
Difficulty feeding
Loss of appetite
Loss of head control
Weak cry
Constipation
Muscle weakness
Paralysis
If you notice your baby is beginning to develop any of the above symptoms after accidentally feeding them honey, you need to seek immediate medical attention.
The toxic spores that cause Botulism to attack the nervous system and cause paralysis. Your baby could get seriously sick very quickly if they do not receive the correct medical treatment.
What Happens If a Baby Under One Eats Honey – Will My Baby Need To Go To Hospital?
There are four things that may happen if your baby is under one and they eat honey. Firstly, absolutely nothing might happen.
As we stated above, Infant Botulism is extremely rare and only 25% of honey products have been found to contain harmful toxic spores. Although it is not worth intentionally taking the risk, there is only a very small chance your child is going to end up getting sick if they eat honey.
The second scenario is your baby may have an allergic reaction after eating the honey. Allergic reactions can vary, if your baby is allergic to honey they may only develop mild symptoms such as a runny nose or itchy eyes.
However, an anaphylactic reaction can be life-threatening, symptoms include a swollen tongue, a tight chest, and breathing difficulties.
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The third potential outcome of your baby eating honey is they may become sick with Infant Botulism. Babies suffering from Infant Botulism will need to be treated in hospital.
Your baby will be given antitoxins to clear the toxins produced by the Clostridium Botulinum bacteria in the honey.
Infant Botulism can cause breathing difficulties and your baby’s treatment may need to include medical support with their bodily functions, such as assisting them with their breathing.
Treatment will not reverse any paralysis caused by the Botulism but it will prevent it from getting any worse. Over time your baby will regain normal strength and control of their muscles but recovery from the paralysis caused by Botulism can take several weeks to improve.
The fourth and worst-case scenario if your baby eats honey is something no parent wants to think about.
FAQs
Can Babies Die From Eating Honey?
In extremely rare cases, babies have died from eating honey. Infant Botulism is treatable if caught in time, that is why it is so important to know what signs to look out for.
However, as the ingested toxic spores can cause paralysis and breathing difficulties, when left untreated babies suffering from Botulism will find it difficult to feed and can struggle to breathe effectively.
The mortality rate for Infant Botulism has been reported as being less than 1%. Although it is rarely fatal, this illness can be severe and dangerous if not treated quickly in a hospital.
How Much Honey Is Bad For Babies?
Babies under 12 months of age should not be eating any honey at all. If your baby has eaten honey by accident, their risk of getting Infant Botulism increases with each mouthful.
A small lick of honey from a spoon may seem harmless, just as a Honey Nut Cheerio or two may seem like no big deal. The more honey your baby eats, the greater the risk of them ingesting toxic spores.
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However, although unlikely, even a tiny amount of honey can cause Infant Botulism. The spores multiply in the intestines and this process releases the toxins that cause the disease.
Even if your baby only eats a tiny bit of contaminated honey, the multiplication process means the toxic spores can still result in your baby becoming seriously unwell. Any amount of honey has the potential to make your baby sick, it is best to avoid it altogether until your baby is one.
Can My Baby Eat Cooked Honey?
A bit of honey drizzled on your roasted carrots may seem like a great way to encourage your baby to eat their veggies. Unfortunately, even when cooked honey can be dangerous for babies.
C Botulinum spores can only be destroyed in extremely high temperatures, unlike many other bacteria that can be killed at regular cooking temperatures.
As the toxic spores in honey can only be killed at extremely high temperatures, it is best to err on the side of caution and avoid feeding your baby honey, even when it has been cooked,
Can Raw or Regular Honey Cause Infant Botulism?
Honey has several vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and also helps support healing and digestion. Giving your baby honey may seem like a good idea because of its many reported health benefits. However, giving a baby honey has the potential to cause more harm than good.
Raw honey is not as highly processed as regular honey, it is usually just strained once and bottled.
The minimal filtration of raw honey keeps the majority of its health benefits intact but also doesn’t remove the C. Botulinum spores that can cause Infant Botulism.
Regular honey that you buy in the store is more highly processed than raw honey. Regular honey can go through a number of filters and be heated several times.
This process is called pasteurization and it breaks down the beneficial enzymes as well as removing pollen from the honey.
How and When To Give Baby Honey?
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Your baby doesn’t need to avoid honey forever. As your baby grows and their digestive and immune system become more developed, you will be able to introduce honey into their diet.
By 12 months of age, your baby’s digestive tract will have developed enough to prevent any ingested C. Botulinum spores from multiplying.
It is the multiplication process that causes the Infant Botulism disease to take hold, that is why it is advised to wait until your baby’s digestive system has matured before letting them eat honey.
As honey is an allergen, it is best to slowly introduce it into your baby’s diet. To safely give your one-year-old honey, try offering them a small amount at a time and monitor them closely, keeping an eye out for any signs of an allergic reaction.
Although honey has several health benefits, it does sweeten food and you don’t want to give your baby an unnecessary sweet tooth.
The Final Thought
If you are reading this because your baby accidentally ate honey, this article has hopefully answered all of your burning questions. Giving honey to babies under 12 months of age is strongly discouraged due to the risk of Infant Botulism.
We have highlighted everything you need to know if your child develops symptoms of Infant Botulism and explained why it is not safe to feed honey to young babies.
Whether your baby has eaten a whole jar of honey or just had a tiny little lick, you need to watch them closely. If you are concerned your baby may have Infant Botulism seek medical assistance immediately.
If you are just starting on your weaning journey you may be wondering what other foods your baby can and can not eat. If so why not check out Can babies eat rice? or Is Kelp seaweed safe for babies to eat?
Emma Davies
Hi, I’m Emma and I’m a mother to 5 beautiful children aged from 1 to 21 years old- life is hectic! I have learned so much along the way, not only from my own children but also through my professional life. In my positions as a Childminder and Teaching Assistant, I have studied Child Development and The Early Years Developing Practice. I wish to share all of this knowledge and help you with your own parenting journey!
Accidentally Gave Baby Honey! What Do I Do?
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An exciting phase of your newborn’s development is when you try different foods with him.
Some parents prefer adding honey to the milk or formula, which is okay but after a certain age.
Unfortunately, honey contains bacteria that can produce toxins in your little one’s intestines, causing infant botulism, a detrimental illness to their well-being.
This is especially critical for babies less than 12 months old. Although a rare condition, babies under six months old are highly susceptible to infant botulism by eating honey.
Remembering that I accidentally gave baby honey actually scares me. There’s a certain time to introduce honey and salt to the baby.
Read on to gather insightful information on the effects of honey, the perfect age to introduce it to toddlers, and how to remedy the situation after accidentally gave baby honey.
Accidentally Gave Baby Honey
First of all, remember that babies shouldn’t be given anything except milk before six months of age. Not even water!
Their digestive system is still under development. Therefore, their bodies will not be able to digest anything other than milk.
But what if you accidentally gave baby honey? What if you added honey into the formula to make it tastier for the baby?
Honey and all are okay but after a certain age. There are certain risks associated with feeding honey to a developing infant.
If you introduce honey to the baby too soon or accidentally did so, there is a risk of infant botulism.
This is a pretty rare condition, but still, you should be on the safer side.
What To Do If I Accidentally Gave Baby Honey?
Next, you should keep your baby under observation for 18-36 hours to check for any allergic reactions.
Look for symptoms such as lost appetite, a weak cry, breathing difficulty, and weakness in the body.
If you see any of these symptoms, immediately consult a doctor. However, there is no need to panic as infant botulism cases are very rare in the US.
Do not introduce honey to your newborn until their first birthday to be on the safer side.
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1. Is Honey Good For My Baby?
Most people consider honey a better alternative to sugar. However, experts say that even sugared items should not be introduced to the baby too soon.
So, what should I give my baby for a sweet taste?
Well, honey is your best option here. Its nutritional value is way beyond your imagination.
Honey contains vitamins B and C, which are very beneficial for a developing baby.
You can use honey as a substitute for sugar as it is sweeter than sugar. Babies love honey, so you won’t have much difficulty feeding it to the baby.
Start with introducing a tablespoon of honey to the baby.
2. How Should I Introduce Honey?
First things first, wait until your baby’s first to introduce honey to him. Then, never be in a hurry to introduce new items to your toddler.
Most parents add a bit of honey to their baby’s favorite food. This is a great option to start with.
When you first feed honey to your little one, you should not feed him before 4-5 days. This is so because you have to observe your baby’s reaction to it.
Look for any symptoms or allergic reactions.
If everything goes well, you may incorporate honey into the baby’s daily routine. A tablespoon of honey is enough to start with.
3. When Can I Give Honey To My Baby?
I’ve repeatedly been saying this, don’t introduce honey to your little one before he is 12 months of age.
There can be severe problems for the baby if his digestive system is too weak.
Waiting till 12 months gives your baby’s digestive system enough time to develop. Anyway, after six months of age, you’re allowed to introduce solid foods into your baby’s diet.
It is time to introduce new foods to the baby. So, you should feed honey slowly to the baby, waiting for at least 4-5 days to look for any allergic reactions.
If there are any allergic reactions, you must consult a doctor.
Summary
Introducing new foods to your little one is fun. But you have to be very careful about the timing.
If you feed him something new too soon, it might result in serious problems.
If you accidentally gave baby honey, keep him under observation for 2-3 days. Consulting an expert would be best.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What Are The Chances Of A Baby Getting Botulism From Honey?
You’re lucky that there is only a 2.1 percent chance that your baby might suffer from botulism.
This is because very few cases of infant botulism have been discovered in the US. Still, you should be very careful when introducing new foods to the baby.
How Do I Know If My Baby Has Botulism?
Weakness in the infant’s body is a sign of infant botulism. For example, your infant may show floppy movements because his muscles become weak.
In addition, he will give weak cries and refuse to drink or eat anything. Loss of appetite is another sign of infant botulism.
Can Honey Harm My Baby?
Honey is considered to be a very nutritional source for the baby. But yes, feeding it at the wrong time can harm your little one.
Instead, introduce honey to the baby after he is 12 months old. Once you give him honey for the first time, wait for at least 4-5 days to check for any reactions.
Is Cooked Honey Good for Babies?
Unfortunately no. High cooking or baking temperatures will not destroy botulism spores found in honey. As a result, it’s vital to only wait for the recommended age to introduce your kid to baked goods or cooked goods containing honey.
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this mixture can be eaten once a week – Teacher’s newspaper
The combination of yogurt and honey doubles the beneficial properties of products, each of which is unique in itself. If you eat this mixture at least once a week, you can thoroughly strengthen the body.
Photo: Ekaterina Ivanova
Eating healthy food and healthy mixtures is the key to good health at any time of the year. In winter, this is especially worth remembering. Familiar products in combination with each other can enhance the beneficial effect of each of them, and give a good result. nine0005
If you have a cold and there is every reason to think about the poor functioning of the immune system, you should include yogurt with honey in your diet. This mixture is recommended to be consumed at least once a week. In the absence of contraindications, the “sweet couple” will bring real pleasure. In addition, this composition will help diversify the diet and make it more useful.
The healing properties of yogurt
Each of the products is interesting in itself. Yogurt, which contains potassium, phosphorus, riboflavin, iodine, zinc, calcium, vitamins A, E and B, acts as a powerful antioxidant. It strengthens the immune system, normalizes digestion, eliminates dysbacteriosis, cleanses the body of toxins and toxins, promotes the elimination of cholesterol, and prevents the development of colitis. nine0005
This yoghurt contains only whole milk and probiotic starter cultures – Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcusthermophilus thermophilic lactic acid. These lactobacilli are part of the normal intestinal microflora. A healthy gut means a healthy person. There is no need to complain about the poor functioning of the immune system.
Why honey is useful
People have been singing songs of praise to honey since time immemorial. There is a reason to love the product of beekeeping. It contains all the useful substances necessary for a full and healthy life: B vitamins, vitamins A, E, K, C, PP, zinc, magnesium, iodine, iron, folic, malic and citric acids, fructose and much more. nine0005
Honey destroys viruses and harmful bacteria, has a positive effect on the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. It is used to prevent flu and colds, stomach ulcers, cancer, diseases of the liver, kidneys, eyes. Honey reduces pain, removes toxins and toxins from the body, helps to restore strength after serious illnesses. It increases the chances of pregnancy, improves the functioning of the heart muscle and helps to maintain youth.
Benefits of yogurt with honey
Honey contains folic acid and a lot of vitamin C. When consumed in combination with yogurt, it strengthens the immune system and energizes. This helps the body regain the lost ability to resist disease.
A mixture of yogurt and honey calms the nerves and helps to maintain a calmer mood. En Son Haber experts believe that the composition treats mental illness, eliminates depression and strengthens the gums.
Because it is rich in calcium, it strengthens joints and prevents bone resorption. A severe disease destroys bone tissue, making it impossible to move and turning people into disabled people. nine0005
En Son Haber’s experts believe that both products are good in their own right. However, a mixture of yogurt and honey has benefits. It enhances the beneficial properties of each product and can bring tangible benefits.
But not everyone can use it: both honey and yogurt have contraindications. People with chronic pathologies should consult a doctor before making the composition.
Earlier, the Uchitelskaya Gazeta online publication told how a mixture of honey and soda affects the body. And also about what secrets the fibers, seeds and pumpkin peel keep. nine0005
At what age can yogurt be given to children and how to prepare it at home?
One of the favorite treats for both adults and children is yogurt. This product is obtained by adding microorganisms that promote fermentation to milk – thermophilic streptococcus and Bulgarian stick. This distinguishes it from other fermented milk products and provides its beneficial effect. At what age can you start giving your baby yogurt? What is the benefit for the child from this product? Can it negatively affect the child’s body? How to make healthy yogurt at home? Is it possible to feed a child with store-bought yogurt and how to choose the right quality yogurt for babies? nine0013
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Yogurt – what is it good for?
Yoghurt is a source of protein that is easily digestible in the child’s body;
This fermented milk product contains a lot of calcium, which is important in the formation of bones and strengthening of teeth;
Yogurt contains many vitamins A, B, potassium, chlorine and phosphorus. Yogurts contain many vitamins and microelements that are important for the growth of a child;
The probiotics in this product are good for digestion. and immunity Yogurt is useful to eat after taking antibiotics, it restores the microflora in the intestine; nine0064
If you eat yogurt every day, the body produces interferon, and it increases the protective functions of the body;
Children’s yogurt can be liquid (you can drink it) and thick (pectin is added to it), which allows you to diversify the baby’s complementary foods with this product.
When can yogurt be dangerous?
Yogurt itself cannot harm a child, but since it is a perishable product, there is a danger of feeding the baby expired and spoiled yogurt. Always carefully check the date of manufacture of the product and the expiration date .
There are so many fermented milk products in stores now that you can accidentally choose yogurt that is not intended for children in such abundance. You need to be careful not to make such mistakes.
Are you allergic to yogurt?
A baby may be allergic to yogurt in two cases:
if the fermented milk product contains berries and fruits;
if the baby is allergic to cow’s milk protein.
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At what age are children offered yogurt?
Pediatricians recommend giving yogurt to formula-fed babies from 8 months. Breastfed babies are introduced to complementary foods from 9 months.
How to properly introduce into the diet?
The first acquaintance of the baby with yogurt is best done during breakfast, offering him one spoonful of the new product . This is done so that during the day it is possible to assess the child’s condition – whether there is an allergy to yogurt. If there is no reaction, then in the future, yogurt is given to the child along with fruit foods, during an afternoon snack. This is usually the fourth feeding of the day. Yogurt can also be combined with cookies and cottage cheese. nine0005
Yoghurts not labeled “for children” with live bacteria are given to a child after two years. What portion of yogurt is recommended for children to eat at an early age? The daily volume of this product should not exceed half of the norm of all fermented milk supplements received by the child. Children under 1 year old are given 80-100 ml of yogurt, and at the age of 1 to 3 years, the portion is increased to 200 ml.
How to make your own yogurt
Yogurt starter can be bought at any pharmacy
To make yogurt, you need to buy a special starter. You will also need fresh boiled milk. It is advisable to sterilize the dishes in which you will prepare the yogurt. nine0005
In a yogurt maker
Cool the boiled milk to a temperature of 38-40 degrees, not higher, add the starter. At temperatures over 40 degrees, bacteria will not be able to multiply and yogurt will not turn out. After adding the leaven to it, mix thoroughly. Pour milk into sterile containers. Now the yogurt maker will do its job. It constantly maintains the desired temperature at which bacteria actively multiply. The main advantage of the yogurt maker is the long-term maintenance of the temperature necessary for the “work” of the starter microorganisms. nine0005
The process of preparing the product in the yoghurt maker takes approximately 8-10 hours. You can put milk at night, and in the morning you can eat yogurt. Store it in the refrigerator for no longer than 4-5 days. It is better to give this product to a child in the first two or three days after fermentation – the longer the yogurt is stored, the less beneficial bacteria it contains.
Making yogurt in a yogurt maker:
In a multi-cooker
You can also make yogurt in a multi-cooker if it has a Keep Warm mode. Boil 2 liters of milk, then cool it to the desired temperature (38-40 degrees). We add sourdough to it. Having closed the device with a lid, set it to the desired “yogurt” mode. Cooking time – 8-10 hours. When the yogurt is ready, pour it into glass containers and put it in the refrigerator. You can eat it after 2-3 hours. nine0005
Homemade yogurt in a slow cooker:
In a thermos
Add the starter to boiled and cooled to 40 degrees milk, mix. Pour it into a thermos, after dousing the thermos with boiling water . This must be done to clean the thermos from pathogenic bacteria. We close the thermos, wrap it in a towel and put it in a warm place – near the battery in winter or in a sunny place in summer.
After 4-7 hours the product in a thermos is usually ready. Now you need to pour the yogurt into sterile cups or jars. Then we send it to the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours. nine0003 In a cold environment, bacteria growth stops, preventing further mowing of milk . In yogurt, you can put pieces of fruit, a little jam or syrup.
How to make homemade yogurt in a thermos:
Homemade yogurt for children under one year old – recipes
It’s good if the baby liked the taste of yogurt without additives. However, some kids are happy to eat sour-milk products, if you diversify their taste with fruits. What ingredients go with homemade or store-bought baby yogurt? nine0005
With apples or applesauce.
Peach or peach puree.
Pumpkin.
Pear.
Banana.
Curd.
Cookies.
Important! When you mix yogurt with fresh fruit, you should eat it right away, but you can add canned fruit puree from the store in advance.
Seasonal fruit salad with yogurt
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Yoghurt is an excellent dressing for fruit salads. Since it is better for children to give only seasonal fruits, we will conditionally divide salads into summer and winter. Such a delicacy can be pampered by children over 1 year old. Let’s look at some recipes for fruit salads with yogurt.
Add fruits of your choice and remove those that are not at hand. Fruit salad is always delicious!
How to make summer salad:
You will need:
small apple;
pear;
plum – 3 pcs.;
melon – 1 slice;
grapes – a small handful.
Wash the fruit thoroughly and remove the stones and skins. Cut the pulp into small cubes, season the salad with yogurt. If you need to sweeten the dish, add a little honey.
Winter fruit salad:
You will need the following ingredients (1 each):
apple;
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kiwi;
persimmon;
tangerine.
Remove the skin and seeds from the fruit and cut the flesh into cubes. Lay the fruits in layers, seasoning each of them with yogurt. You can sprinkle a little sugar on each layer.
It is best to treat your baby with this salad as soon as it is prepared, so that the fruit does not lose its beneficial properties. To increase appetite and to interest the child, you can try to design a new dish in the form of a house, car or some kind of animal. nine0005
How do you make yoghurt taste great, and what are some healthy additions?
Dried fruits. Raisins and dried apricots are very useful on their own. If you add them to yogurt, then it will not lose its value and will acquire a sweetish note. Moreover, children always like to catch dried fruits from yogurt and eating it turns into a kind of game.
Vanilla. She has an excellent aroma, from which many are delighted. If you add a little vanilla to the finished yogurt, it will be incredibly fragrant and appetizing. The main thing is not to overdo it, otherwise the product will be slightly bitter. nine0005
Nuts. Nuts are rich in fats, which are so necessary for a growing child’s body. They help make yogurt not only tastier, but also more satisfying. Cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts make great additions.
Muesli. Also able to change the taste of yogurt and make it more satisfying. The flakes become soft and melt, which many children like.
Which starter to use?
If you want to prepare a healthy yogurt for your baby, do not use ready-made store-bought yogurt as a starter, as the fillers and microflora of the product will give you an unpredictable result. Buy only a special starter that contains the bacteria needed to make yogurt. nine0005
Purchase the starter culture at a pharmacy (or store), check its expiration date. Make sure it has been kept in the refrigerator. When preparing yogurt for a child under one year old, always take a new starter.
There are also starter cultures from which other fermented milk products are prepared – these are streptosan, bifivit and vitalakt. They contain other bacteria. Occasionally indulge your little ones with foods made from these starters for a change.
Choosing a good yogurt for a child in a store
Look at the label to see if the product is labeled “yogurt”.
Read the ingredients list – baby yogurt should only be made with milk and starter. If the composition contains flavors, preservatives and thickeners, refuse to buy.
Yoghurts containing pieces of fruit can be purchased but should be given carefully. The baby may have an allergy. It is best to add store-bought fruit puree to regular plain yogurt. nine0064
For a small child, especially the first year of life, it is better to choose semi-fat milk or classic yogurt with a fat content of up to 3. 2 g. For a child from 2 to 5 years old, classic, milk-cream and cream-milk yogurts are suitable. Fat-free and reduced-fat yoghurts are not foods of choice for children and should only be used on the advice of a doctor.
Check expiration date. Valid value is 5-7 days. Yoghurts that can be stored longer contain preservatives. Do not buy a product that can be stored without refrigeration. nine0064
Yoghurts of currently known manufacturers – Aktimel, Chudo, Ehrmann, Rastishka, Immunele and others do not belong to baby food. They have a longer shelf life, they contain dyes and flavors identical to natural ones. They are allowed to be given to children from 3 years old, this is indicated on the product packaging.
If the yogurt is marketed as a bioproduct, the microorganism concentration data must be on the label. Usually, by the end of their expiration dates, their content should be at least 107 CFU. nine0064
Agusha
Under the brand name “Agusha” 2 types of yoghurts for children up to 1 year old are produced
viscous, to be eaten with a spoon;
drinkable, which can be drunk from a cup or bottle.
Both recommended from 8 months. Agusha is distinguished by the widest range of children’s yoghurts.
The shelf life of Agusha yoghurts is 14 days.
Tyoma
Tyoma only has drinking yoghurts. Bioyoghurts Tyoma are recommended from 8 months. nine0005
Ingredients: whole milk, powdered and skimmed milk, sugar, fruit puree and juice, thickener (cornstarch), natural color (carrot juice), acidity regulator (concentrated lemon juice), Bioyoghurt Tyoma contains 3.2% protein, 2 .8% fat, 11.5%, sugar 5.8%, calories 84 kcal.
The introduction of yogurt to the child’s menu is something that cannot be neglected, because the benefits of this product are obvious. The Bulgarian stick contained in it has a detrimental effect on various pathogenic bacteria in the body. Therefore, yogurt can be called a natural probiotic that protects the health of your crumbs. nine0005
Tips for consumers: how to choose the right yogurt?
Myths about yogurt – the benefits and harms of yogurt for children
Although yogurt has long been a well-known product, there are many myths around it. Consider the most popular of them.
Myth 1. Yogurt is a source of vitamins missing in the body. It is not true. Yes, yogurt contains vitamins necessary for the child’s body, but their amount is very small. To replenish the body with the missing vitamins, the child will have to drink liters of yogurt. nine0005
Myth 2. Live yogurt can have a long shelf life. This is a delusion of modern mothers who believe that technology has taught a quality product not to deteriorate for a long time. Not true. All-natural yogurt can be consumed within a week and only if it is properly stored. After this period, all beneficial bacteria in the dessert die and it can no longer be called alive. Long-term storage yogurts contain preservatives in their composition, therefore they are not natural and are not recommended for children. nine0005
Myth 3. Yogurt is rich in calcium, like all dairy products. This is not entirely true. Calcium enters the body of a cow that gives milk with food. If it is not in grass and feed, then it is not in milk, and it will not be in yogurt. Therefore, in order for the milk you bought (and, accordingly, yogurt) to contain calcium, you must know for sure that the cow received it, for example, with special feed.
Myth 4. Yogurt is good for the kidneys. In fact, dairy products really cleanse the body of toxins, but fermented milk yogurt is not recommended for children with sand or kidney stones. Nephrologists in this case require to completely exclude it from the diet. nine0005
Myth 5. Yogurt should not be taken if urate is detected. On the contrary, yogurt should be drunk to children who have been found to have them, since fermented milk products are the best way to remove urates from the body.
As a new mom in the trenches of motherhood, it can feel kind of like you’re in a weird mommy time warp. I remember the first weeks of motherhood were a never-ending blur of feedings, spit up, pee, poop, tubes of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste®, diaper changes, crying, rocking and repeating.
I felt an enormous sense of accomplishment if I brushed my teeth or took a shower. I was still putting orange juice in the cabinet and juice glasses in the fridge with a baby monitor in-hand at all times, but hey, I was doing it—I was being a mom!
A few months later we were “in the zone” and that’s about the time my son started teething. He wasn’t acting like his usual bubbly self. His appetite decreased, he wasn’t sleeping well and he was really grumpy. I assumed my irritable little guy was coming down with a cold, but he wasn’t. He was teething.
In my mommy mind, I thought it was way too soon for teething, but when I looked inside his mouth I could see the buds. His pearly whites were making their entrance.
Why so chewy and drool-y?
Babies tend to act a lot like puppies during the teething phase–they drool and gnaw on everything in sight. Think of chewing as a satisfying feeling because it helps to numb the teething pain. Pressing down on sore gums counteracts the pain of the teeth pushing up.
The excess chewing stimulates the salivary glands, so that’s why teething babies may drool a lot. The drawback of drooling is that it can cause irritation around the mouth and chin. This is when bibs come in handy, and you may need to change shirts more often to keep him dry.
The diarrhea debate
Some parents see a pattern of symptoms when teething begins that includes diarrhea and diaper rash. As we just mentioned, babies tend to drool a lot during this phase. It could be that your baby is swallowing excess drool during teething that causes mild stomach irritation. This can trigger diarrhea and since diarrhea is moist and acidic, it can irritate baby’s delicate skin.
Diaper rash duty
Whether your baby develops a mild case of diarrhea from swallowing drool or from putting germy objects in her mouth to chew on, keep an eye on her diaper area during teething. The best way to keep diaper rash at bay is to use Boudreaux’s Butt Paste® during every diaper change. Let her skin dry completely after you clean her up and then apply Boudreax’s® liberally. This protective layer will keep her skin dry and her cheeks happy while she works on cutting her pearly whites.
Pain reliever
Teething can make your baby feel lousy, so products like Little Remedies® Fever & Pain Reliever can help to ease discomfort safely and quickly. The active ingredient is Acetaminophen, which lowers fevers and relieves pain. Little Remedies® products don’t contain artificial flavors or artificial dyes, high fructose corn syrup, aspirin or ibuprofen.
Depending on your baby’s weight, choose the appropriate Little Remedies® Fever & Pain Reliever product. The Little Remedies® Infant Fever & Pain Reliever is for babies 24 pounds or less. If your baby is bigger, you can use Little Remedies® Children’s Fever & Pain Reliever. Plus, the AccuSafe® syringe makes dosing easy.
Teethers
Teethers are designed to provide relief for sore gums, so if baby is going to put something in her mouth, it may as well be therapeutic.
There are tons of popular teethers to choose from like BPA-free, natural rubber teethers, teethers with gum massagers and natural wood teethers. You may have to try a few to find one your baby likes. For babies 6 months and older who are having trouble eating, you can find mesh teethers that hold frozen fruit, so she gets digestible nutrition and cool relief at the same time.
Tips about teething
Just like every other stage of baby development, teething doesn’t last forever. Here are some helpful facts to keep in mind, so you know what to expect:
The four front teeth–2 on the top, 2 on the bottom–are the central incisors, which tend to cause the most discomfort
Incisors are sharp, so they break through the gums easier than molars which start to appear around 18-19 months
Your baby may only exhibit teething symptoms 3-5 days before the tooth surfaces
Teething can last as long as three years, because it takes time for all 20 baby teeth to come in, but the fussiness usually subsides quickly
Babies typically have all of their baby teeth (deciduous teeth) by age 2 ½
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Is My Baby Teething? Here’s How to Tell
ALPHARETTA, GA – Your baby has been all smiles and giggles, cooing with you and grabbing at her toes. Lately, though, your happy-go-lucky bundle of joy is acting differently. Could she be teething?
Baby teething generally starts when babies are about 6 months old, but every baby is different. Some babies don’t cut their first teeth until they’re a year old, and other babies begin the teething process when they’re as young as 3 months.
Do you suspect your baby’s teething? Here are some common teething symptoms.
Your baby’s drooling a lot.
When your baby starts teething, you’ll notice increased amounts of saliva in her mouth. The saliva increase may even cause a rash on your baby’s chest, chin, or hands, i.e., any place where drool comes in contact with the baby’s skin. The drool plays a helpful part in the teething process, as it helps cool swollen gums to soothe your little one. Don’t be surprised if your baby soaks his outfit with saliva – pack extra outfits in your diaper bag during the teething phase. The extra saliva during teething may cause your baby’s mouth to fill up with spit. This can make your baby gag or cough, which is totally normal. She will learn to deal with these symptoms of teething.
Your baby is chewing on fingers or toys.
Some teething babies like to bite down on toys or their own fingers to help soothe teething pain. Teething discomfort may cause your baby to be more aware of her mouth, and as she grows, she’ll be more likely to put objects in her mouth. Babies have an oral fixation and for good reason. The rooting reflex helps babies move their mouths in a circular motion toward anything that touches their cheeks. This helps them find the nipple that will sustain them and help them grow. But now, as your baby hones her motor skills, she is likely to chew on a fist or on her fingers when she’s teething. Keep her hands clean, and make sure she doesn’t choke or gag on fingers or teething rings.
Your baby is whiny or fussy.
Baby teething is not always a pleasant experience. It’s even more difficult that although we can explain to our babies why their mouths are uncomfortable, they can’t actually understand us. This can cause frustration for babies and for parents. If you notice your baby starting to whine or cry more often — anywhere from the 3-month mark on — it’s possible that your baby is beginning to teeth. Not all babies are fussy because of teething. Your baby may cut teeth without so much as a whimper. But other babies may be more affected by the discomfort of cutting teeth. Be patient with your baby if he’s extra fussy during this period.
It’s common, too, for teething babies to be fussy during feeding times, whether they nurse or are bottle-fed. The stimulation of eating may irritate their sore gums. Be patient with your baby, and watch for her cues. If you can learn what makes your baby upset, you can work together to find a solution.
Your baby is not sleeping well.
He may have trouble sleeping during the night or during nap time when before teething he slept deeply. Don’t worry; it’s likely that once his teeth break through, he will return to is normal sleep patterns.
While it may seem otherwise, teething is a relatively short process in your baby’s life. Soon this discomfort will bloom into beautiful, strong teeth, which will allow your baby to eat solid foods and grow even stronger. Baby teething is a blessed rite of passage that each child goes through and there are many ways you can ease the process of teething. Soon you’ll enjoy your baby’s new toothy smile.
Dr. Nanna is a pediatric dentist at Polkadot Pediatric Dentistry who specializes in treating babies. She recommends going to a dentist for kids specifically because they have a better understanding of children’s teeth at each stage of development. If you have teething questions or concerns, feel free to contact a pediatrician or pediatric dentist in Roswell.
Babies explore the world around them with all five senses. For a child, exploration often involves using the mouth, and that can mean a lot of saliva. And where there is saliva, a rash often appears.
Why do babies drool?
Salivation begins around 3 to 6 months of age, when babies become “mouth oriented”. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) notes that salivation performs some important functions, including:
Moisturizes solid food in the mouth
Is the first step in digestion by breaking down starches
Helps baby swallow
Aids in digestion
Washes away food debris
Protects baby’s teeth from caries
A child’s saliva also transmits information about his health.
When a baby is breastfed, bacteria and other microbes in the baby’s saliva interact with the mother’s mammary glands, affecting the composition of breast milk. For example, if a child is sick, the milk may change in response, containing more of the antibodies needed to overcome the illness.
Why does saliva cause irritation?
Saliva irritation can occur when a child produces excess saliva that irritates the skin around the mouth. The most commonly affected areas are the lips, chin, and cheeks, although the neck and chest can be affected if saliva is left in contact with these areas for a long time.
You may notice red, inflamed skin or small red bumps where there is irritation from saliva.
In some cases, the rash may be caused by teething. The AAP explains that increased salivation during teething can help protect and soothe baby’s tender gums.
However, in most cases, saliva irritation has no specific cause and is simply the result of the baby’s saliva production. There is nothing wrong.
Babies who use a pacifier may develop irritation because the skin around the pacifier is constantly moist. Leftover breast milk or formula left in a baby’s mouth for a long period of time can also irritate the skin and lead to a rash.
How to avoid irritation from saliva?
In cases where the rash is caused by something temporary, such as teething, the good news is that this stage will not last forever. When the baby has teeth and he learns other ways of knowing the world, the amount of saliva will decrease.
If you know your baby is teething, you can be prepared to increase salivation and prevent a rash before it starts to bother your baby. Creating a barrier between the baby’s skin and saliva will help prevent or minimize salivation. Here are a few solutions worth trying.
Put a waterproof bib on your baby during drooling episodes. A bib can help prevent saliva from getting on your baby’s chest and irritating the skin.
Change bodysuit if wet with drool.
Clean baby’s face after feeding. Instead of rubbing, blot your child’s face with a cloth dampened with water. Avoid soaps or cleansing wipes as they can cause more irritation.
Undress the child. The skin will dry naturally.
Wipe off saliva. Use a soft cloth to frequently wipe excess saliva off your baby’s skin.
How to treat irritation from saliva?
In addition to the above preventive measures, follow these tips for faster healing:
Check pacifiers and bottles to make sure they don’t cause irritation.
Soothers should be disinfected daily to prevent bacterial growth and bottles should be washed after each feeding.
Limit the use of the pacifier if you notice that it aggravates the rash by keeping the skin around the baby’s mouth moist. On the other hand, a pacifier can help reduce the amount of saliva that actually comes out of a baby’s mouth, so experiment to see what works best for your baby.
Protect baby’s skin. You can apply an emollient such as petroleum jelly to the inflamed areas, making sure the skin is clean and dry first. This will help protect your skin from further irritation.
Think about environmental irritants. Can blankets, bedding, or the environment cause a rash? Make sure the laundry detergents you use on your baby’s clothes and bedding are mild and won’t irritate your baby’s skin.
When should I see a doctor?
Although drooling is generally normal in infants, there are several situations that may be cause for concern. If your child is suddenly drooling and has other symptoms such as lethargy, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or jerky movements, call the doctor.
A child who suddenly drools, opens his mouth wide, and has difficulty breathing may choke on a foreign object.
Increased salivation in a child can also be a sign of an infection. If your baby seems unusually fidgety or irritable, sleeps poorly, has a poor appetite or fever, or swollen lymph nodes, you should also see a doctor.
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Cough in a child – all about the symptom: types, causes, treatment
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Types of cough in a child
Methods of treatment
Cough is a sudden release of air from the respiratory tract, a natural reflex and a protective reaction to the action of irritating factors. It helps to free the airways from foreign objects, mucus, microorganisms. In most cases, a cough in a child is a symptom of some pathological processes occurring in the body, and this logically makes parents worried. There are many types of cough, and in this article we will give their characteristics – this will help parents better navigate and understand in which cases a thorough diagnosis is required, and in which cases it is possible to observe his child’s condition without serious concern.
Types of cough in a child
First of all, it should be divided into natural and pathological.
Natural cough – reflex clearing of the upper respiratory tract from external (dust) or internal (mucus) irritants. It appears mainly in the morning, it is not paroxysmal, does not cause discomfort to the child – it is rather a cough. Rare episodes of coughing can also occur in a healthy child, for example, during sleep due to the accumulation of mucous discharge in the larynx. A natural cough can occur with a sharp change in air temperature, for example, when moving into a warm room from a frost. In infants, a reflex reaction may occur when saliva or mother’s milk gets “in the wrong throat”; at night, coughing can be triggered by increased saliva production due to teething.
A pathological cough is a symptom of a disease. It has many subspecies:
Dry. It is called unproductive in another way, since there is no sputum with it. This type of cough is obsessive, not bringing relief. It is a sign of the initial phase of many colds and infectious diseases of the respiratory tract. Sometimes a foreign body in the respiratory system.
Wet. This type of cough is productive, accompanied by sputum discharge, which brings relief. Occurs after the dry cough phase during the course of most colds.
Paroxysmal. Painful for a person, as attacks are accompanied by a deep breath with a whistle, tears, redness of the face, sometimes ending in vomiting. Occurs in acute bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, pleurisy, whooping cough.
Laryngeal. Cough “barking”, hoarse, appears in diseases of the larynx (laryngitis, diphtheria). With diphtheria, it can become almost silent.
Bitonal. It is characterized by a low hoarse sound at the beginning and a high whistling sound at the end. Occurs with bronchitis, sometimes due to a foreign body.
Cough. These are not very disturbing, short bouts of coughing due to the accumulation of mucus in the larynx. They can accompany all types of colds, sometimes they form as a habit after an illness that has already been suffered.
Whooping cough. It is a paroxysmal, heavy, chest cough, with thick, viscous sputum, with wheezing and whistling during inspiration. Accompanying the infectious disease whooping cough.
Spastic. It is an obsessive dry cough with a whistling sound, worse with deep breathing. Appears with obstructive bronchitis, bronchial asthma.
Allergic. It is caused by a negative reaction of the body to some allergen. It is possible to distinguish a cold cough from an allergic one by the following signs: there is no sputum discharge, the cough appears suddenly, can last for several weeks, intensifies at night, is accompanied by a runny nose, but without fever, no antitussive drugs stop it.
Night. Cough appears mainly at night and may indicate increased production of mucus in the nose due to sinusitis or adenoiditis. A stuffy nose makes the child breathe through the mouth, and this greatly dries the mucous membranes and irritates the cough receptors. In rare cases, a child may be allergic to the filler in a blanket or pillow. You should try to change the conditions of sleep – the cough may stop. In other cases, it is a symptom of a respiratory disease.
Psychosomatic. This variety can develop in a child as a way to attract the attention of adults in situations that bring him stress – for example, before a doctor’s appointment. This will work as long as adults focus on it and indulge the whims of the child. In some cases, you may need to consult a psychologist.
Methods of treatment
The doctor needs to determine what kind of pathology in question and treat the identified root cause of the disease. Only an experienced ENT doctor and in the presence of diagnostic equipment can correctly assess the condition of the child. To make a diagnosis, you may need: blood tests, laboratory diagnostics (allergological, bronchodilation and bronchoprovocation tests, sputum examination), X-ray and CT scan of the chest.
The choice of therapy depends on the nature of the disease. Among the drugs prescribed: antitussive, expectorant, mucolytic, enveloping, antihistamines. Well proven in the treatment of physiotherapy:
In contrast, the inexperienced infants generally nuzzled the bedding or briefly lifted their heads and then resumed sleeping face down. Overall, babies inexperienced with sleeping prone spent more time fully face down than their more experienced counterparts.
“Many parents think that if a baby can lift its head, he or she is okay to sleep prone, but that is a false assurance,” Thach says. “Parents and other caregivers should never place an infant in the prone position until he or she shows the ability to spontaneously turn all the way over. Back-sleeping should continue to be strongly encouraged to protect against SIDS.”
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We studied prone sleeping infants to see whether they will sleep with their faces straight down; whether they can spontaneously change from this position; the way that thermal stimuli or bedding softness influences this change; and whether rebreathing or airway obstruction occurs. We studied 11 healthy infants, aged 0.2 to 6 months, while they slept on soft and on firm bedding. Most infants slept facedown spontaneously or when turned to this position. All could turn their heads readily but slept facedown for variable periods. All infants put their faces straight down more often after cold than after warm stimuli. Obstructive apnea occurred only once, but rebreathing occurred in all subjects. When the infants were in the facedown position, inspired carbon dioxide was three times greater on soft than on hard bedding. End-tidal carbon dioxide partial pressure rose in all subjects while they were in the facedown position; in one infant, high end-tidal carbon dioxide partial pressure and desaturation occurred without signs of arousal.
We conclude that infants sleeping facedown may occasionally have significant asphyxia; this sleep position may have a role in some infant deaths diagnosed as sudden infant death syndrome.
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. daytime sleeps for 40 minutes, rarely longer .. often crying and acting up, what could it be ?? 
And of course, no remote consultations can replace a personal examination of the child. 
Otherwise, the data, most likely, cannot be interpreted with a reliable probability and, accordingly, adequately prescribe treatment. Often the DELTA waves you describe are artifacts from your child’s blinking eye movements. Doctors often confuse this, since the EEG is given without parallel VIDEO registration. If all registration conditions have been met, then DELTA waves can still be due to serious organic disorders of the brain, such as cysts, atrophic disorders, malformations, encephalitis, meningitis, etc. However, in children of the first year of life, low-amplitude single DELTA waves may be normal, you need to know the amplitude-frequency characteristics for interpretation. Regarding the drug NOOPHENA, I want to note that in the official instructions for the drug, there is a ban on the use in children under 8 years of age. However, sometimes doctors, according to strictly serious indications (when the possible benefit in the long term exceeds the possible harm), go to the use of drugs and do not always follow the instructions.
Bifolac is a biological supplement. Use in infants should be carefully weighed all the pros and cons. Regarding development, I want to say that the stage when the child crawls is NOT strictly mandatory, provided that the child can already walk and stand. In any case, a child does not always develop in the first year of life, following the dry rules of neurology textbooks, and it is necessary to evaluate the development of each “little man” individually. I don’t want to criticize anyone, but it seems to me that your child has no serious violations. But of course, you need to carefully consider the advice of specialists and, before starting treatment, analyze all the studies, the history of pregnancy, childbirth. 
In the brain, there is a balance between the processes of excitation and inhibition, or synchronization and desynchronization, to use neurophysiological terminology. When synchronized, a significant number of nerve elements, entire fields of nerve cells or even large systems of nerve formations begin to work in a single rhythm, desynchronization is the reverse process. The only method for assessing these processes is the EEG (electroencephalogram). Children under 5 years old are recommended to do this at night (the child falls asleep in a special hat with built-in electrodes), or during daytime sleep. In order for the child to fall asleep, he needs to be “tired”, and wake him up very early so that he is tired and really wants to sleep by the time the study begins. Based on the results of the study, decisions on treatment tactics are made. 
However, as I understand it, the exact diagnosis has not been established, and you assume the presence of this pathology. Competent specialists work in the Vidnovsky Perinatal Center. And you need to follow the recommendations of the doctor observing you without self-medication. 
What does this mean, is it necessary to drink anticonvulsants? Thank you in advance! 
The child has an alpha rhythm with a frequency of 7-8.5 Hz (it is detected quite steadily after the first year of life), the amplitude does not exceed 50 μV. Epileptiform activity is an interpretive term denoting certain types of EEG fluctuations and graph elements characteristic of people suffering from epilepsy, epileptiform activity is the components of the EEG signal that are interpreted by the doctor as associated with epilepsy. In other words, epileptiform activity may not be epileptic. It is better to use the term epileptic activity. In any case, it should not be at all, with any index. The concept of the average index in this case is not clear to me. “Specific notch-delta pattern” seems to mean slow-wave delta sleep. It is present in all people. The deeper stages of sleep are characterized by the presence of a delta rhythm and are classified as the third if the delta fluctuations are less than 50% and the fourth if the delta fluctuations are more than 50%, “jagged delta waves”, in themselves are not pathological.
Thus, the fragment with the phrase “notch-delta” contradicts the last paragraph of the conclusion. EPI activity includes sharp waves, spikes (“super-sharp” waves), sharp-slow wave or spike-slow wave complexes, they are not described by you. Personally, from the conclusion, it is not very clear to me whether there is EPI activity or not. In no way am I criticizing the doctor, as there are various ways to describe the EEG. I would like to look at the EEG picture itself and the full conclusion. In conclusion, I would like to say that the only case of a seizure, like febrile convulsions, does not mean that a person has epilepsy and therefore anticonvulsant therapy is usually not prescribed. 
An EEG technique is a recording of the total electrical activity of the brain, using electrodes (an encephalograph device) placed on the patient’s head, processed by a computer, and analyzed by a doctor. A number of criteria are evaluated. For example, the presence of pathological activity, age-related maturation rates of cortical rhythms, and others. Negative dynamics – is possible with an increase in the number of pathological discharges, the appearance of additional sources of pathological activity, disturbed rates of development of brain biorhythms. But these are examples. It is necessary to know what the child had in the previous study and what kind of changes appeared the last time. 
In modern medicine, the diagnosis of “residual organic lesion of the central nervous system” is rarely made. In the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), this condition corresponds to the code G96 “Other disorders of the central nervous system”. Accordingly, you need to know more precisely what disorders your child has. What kind of treatment did he receive and what were the drugs you named prescribed for? Pyramidal insufficiency, in its entirety of diagnosis, is a symptom complex that develops with damage to the projection zone of the cerebral cortex, as well as the pyramidal tracts of the spinal cord, manifested by motor activity disorders, tonic disorders in the limbs. This is often the case with mild forms of cerebral palsy, sometimes missed during routine examination. Based on this, you need to understand to what extent your symptoms are manifested, whether there are violations in the cognitive sphere, and then already determine the tactics of treatment, rehabilitation measures.
The most common causes of speech delay can be: a difficult pregnancy, complicated childbirth, hypoxia, asphyxia, infections, prematurity, postmaturity, hearing loss, visual impairment, hereditary causes, protracted jaundice of a newborn, etc. The presence of cysts in your child indicates the suffering of a head brain, most likely hypoxia. To judge the possible impact of cysts, you need to know their localization. It is one thing – cysts in the membranes of the brain, which speak of a negative effect on the brain (the so-called markers of hypoxia), and in themselves do not have any effect, another thing is the presence of cysts in the very substance of the brain. The asymmetry of the cerebral vessels, most likely, is completely insignificant, and does not have any effect on the child, but, of course, you need to look at the results of the examination of the vessels. MRI, you will definitely have to do with anesthesia, and this is a rather severe effect on the brain, which is already in a very difficult state, and before doing the study, you need to weigh the advantages and disadvantages in your particular case.
Microcurrents could provoke an imbalance between the processes of excitation and inhibition in the brain, which is indirectly evident from the symptoms you describe, and cause the appearance of pathological discharges of bioelectrical activity in the brain. In this case, it is necessary to make video EEG monitoring during sleep. It is better to conduct a study during a night’s sleep (8 hours), but it is also acceptable during daytime sleep (4 hours). In any case, in your case, it is no longer possible to delay, because the child has reached, relatively speaking, a critical age when, in addition to a delay in the development of the intellect, autistic traits and other psychiatric deviations may appear, and gain a foothold. 
Sleep takes up a third of our lives. In an infant, it takes from 50 to 70%, depending on the condition of the child himself. In children who have undergone some kind of suffering in utero or in childbirth, it can last even longer. Being in the womb, the baby sleeps following its own biorhythms, which, of course, are influenced by the state of the mother. There is no direct correlation between intrauterine sleep and circadian rhythms. After birth, the baby continues to follow the pace of intrauterine life. The task of parents and pediatricians is to form a sleep and wakefulness regimen. In your case, you need to understand how much the child sleeps per day, how many feedings he has, the general condition of the body and the central nervous system. All this is extremely important, because the state of health and the rate of development of the body depend on the degree of half-value of the baby’s rest. 
We have been taking epilepsy medicine every day at 7:00 for the past 3 years. Do we need to take the medicine as usual on the day of the procedure or should we not? 
Scottish writer Karen Emsley has learned to control this state – in her right mind, she “gets out of her body”, soars in the air and flies through walls. She spoke about her experience and the evolution of the concept itself – from evil spirits that bind a person in a dream to the latest neurobiological theories. T&P translated material published on Aeon.
If we are not immobilized at this moment, we will begin to act according to the events in the dream, endangering both ourselves and sleeping partners nearby. But sometimes, if we break the sleep pattern or get very tired, everything goes awry: we wake up and are conscious, but the REM phase continues. The body is motionless, and the extremely disturbed brain at the same time explodes with vivid pictures of dreams. The phenomenon of this awakening during REM sleep is called “sleep paralysis”. 
Stories of alien abductions and alien encounters are also likely related to the effects of sleep paralysis. 
As an old “patient” I share this point of view. But as a writer and filmmaker, I see it from a different angle. In addition to acute horror, sleep paralysis brings other sensations – for example, it opens the way to exciting, unusual and, in spite of everything, quite pleasant altered states of consciousness. One of these is the state of lucid dreaming. While in it, you can control your dreams, travel to the most incredible places and communicate with unreal creatures that your own mind has created. Also, extraordinary impressions are brought by the experience of an out-of-body experience (OBE) – a conscious feeling of separation from the physical body and free movement in the air, up to passing through walls and surrounding objects. Often during such an “out of body” you can look down and see yourself from the side. 
Waking up in a state of paralysis creates a threat, but at the same time we cannot respond to it. The amygdala is in a state of hyperactivity, and the physiological signs of the REM phase invade the already awakened consciousness. As a result, we are stuck in a state of insane horror and continue to sleep awake, face to face with our deepest fears. 
It was his example that helped me overcome the monstrous fear. In his book Wrestling With Ghosts (2004), he takes a different approach to the topic, explaining the phenomenon of sleep paralysis from a research point of view, but without hiding his personal curiosity. 
Like any person who suffers from sleep paralysis, I fell into a lucid dream state from time to time, but did not really understand exactly how this happens. Nor did I understand that I could initiate this transition myself. Fighting Ghosts explained how to do this, and also made me think about the fact that being affected by sleep paralysis can be seen not only as a curse, but also as a great gift. 
During such dreams, I am clearly aware of everything. 
Later, I forced the occurrence of such sensations right in the state of paralysis, simply from the fear of remaining in this stupor. If I scream, I thought, but do not make a sound, if I feel touched, although no one touched me, if I move my hand, but it is motionless, this means that the brain somehow gives the body independent signals about movements and sensations. But what if the brain gives this weightless body the command to separate from the paralyzed body? And in the end I succeeded – at least in my imagination. 
On the smooth plank door there was a wonderful bright painting; the trees in the garden also differed from the real ones: sometimes they were of a different species, sometimes they were of a different size, much larger than usual. In some cases, I had to literally drag myself from place to place, while in others I was lighter than a feather and moved freely. 
And yet, my hallucinogenic nights proved otherwise. What is this part of my “I”, which, apparently, is completely free from the laws of physics and even the boundaries of my body? I remember that I was very alarmed after a conversation with an acquaintance: he advised me not to leave my “shell” once again, because in my absence some other wandering soul might move into it. But the anxiety subsided after numerous conversations with specialists. Neurobiology fascinated me and helped me free myself from superstitious fears. 
When we are awake, the temporoparietal node is in a state of high activity, processing information consistently and efficiently. However, when we sleep and dream, vestibular sensations do not come from outside, but arise from within the brain itself. 
” This is what is often called an out-of-body experience. 
But for me personally, science has made the experience richer. Lucid dreams and out-of-body experiences capture me even more, because now I can control sensations at will, and a little fright only exacerbates them. To this day, I experience fear when I wake up in a paralyzed state. Eventually, my amygdala keeps beeping, “DANGER! DANGER!” But the acquired understanding of these processes helps me overcome the horror and use my switched on consciousness to explore altered states. The transition from one to the other sometimes escapes my attention, but the more I learn about what is happening inside my brain, the better I can control it and the more interesting the experience I get. 
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” The APA notes that trauma can cause “longer term reactions,” such as “unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.”
” “Children thrive with the ‘good enough’ parent, meaning there will be mistakes but recovery and meeting your baby’s needs the majority of the time is important,” she explains. “It is common for caregivers with a new infant to feel overwhelmed and fatigued, which may lead to more moments of anger.”
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It also doesn’t curb misbehavior…it tends to make kids more likely to act out! 
Yelling shows kids that screaming is an acceptable response to those strong feelings. When a parent yells or berates someone when they are angry, don’t be surprised if they do the same when they’re under pressure.
Sport from the very childhood forms a positive attitude, interest and motivation, brings up the will and purposefulness. Motor skills are the basic component on which the personality, its mental, psychological, emotional development is built.
The child becomes nervous, insecure, afraid to make a mistake. This condition, on the contrary, leads to nervous breakdowns and lesions.
Even in the healthiest and most prosperous families, it is not uncommon for parents to yell at a child, and some moms and dads even use a raised tone as their main method of communication. 
The result is quite predictable: irritability, anxiety, tearfulness, phobias, bad habits (nail biting, lip biting, etc.), difficulties in interacting with other significant adults and peers appear. 
It is difficult for a child to build a warm trusting relationship with parents who raise their voices – he will simply close emotionally. 
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If stress and general irritation are the cause of screams and breakdowns, it is better to try to eliminate the “triggers” of anger. 
For example: “I love you, don’t swear.” This will allow you to stop in time. nine0003 
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The kid, depending on age, asks for food several times a night and the nanny should give food warm. Of course, a woman also makes sure that the child is comfortable: she checks the diaper and changes it as needed. 
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This center has four rooms dedicated to the many different needs of your child. You enter through a small waiting room that contains a small sofa, an arm chair and a curio cabinet which displays the items available for sale. If you need to purchase any baby care items, you can do so in the kitchen. The center offers Carnation Good Start formulas, Gerber foods and juices, Huggies diapers and wipes, bottles, nipples, lotions, sunscreen, and some children’s over-the-counter medications. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, plenty of counter space and a small sink. There is a private nursing room that can accommodate up to four mothers at a time. It has 4 wooden rockers, a few side tables and there are electrical outlets available for the mom needing to use her breast pump. The changing room includes 5 large changing tables and a unisex restroom. The feeding area has several wooden highchairs, as well as other chairs for parents to use while bottle feeding. You will find a television and a small table and chairs for your older children to utilize.
It is one of the busier centers and they require guests to park their strollers outside of the main entrance.
There is a large feeding area with several highchairs and plenty of space for your little one to stretch out. The center offers Carnation Good Start formula, Gerber baby food, juice, bottles and pacifiers, Huggies diapers and wipes, Balmex, Johnson’s baby powder and lotion, Pedialyte, various children’s medications and some merchandise for purchase. The Epcot center also has a private nursing room for breastfeeding moms and their babies; it is right off the kitchen, dimly lit and furnished with four wooden rockers and two side tables. At the Epcot BCC you could easily spend up to an hour without feeling like you are in the way of other park guests.
There are two nursing booths off the main room for breastfeeding moms and their children. Each one has a rocker and a side table, they are meant for only one mom at a time and they are not completely private. The only thing that separates the booth from the main room is a curtain. You are allowed to bring your stroller into the center, but if there are more than two it will be crowded. The BCC located here serves its purpose, but it is a get in and get out kind of place. If you are in need of any baby care items you will need to purchase them at Movieland, the gift shop located just to the left of Guest Relations. Items available for purchase include formula, baby food, diapers, wipes, Pedialyte, Balmex, pacifiers, and some children’s medications.
There are only 3 rooms, but this center offers more space than most of the others. The entry room is where you can purchase Disney merchandise or baby care items, such as Gerber foods and juices, Huggies diapers and wipes, sunscreen, medications, Carnation Good Start formulas, and other necessities. The front room has a television with cushioned bench seating along the walls and a small table and chairs for the little ones. Brightly colored, animal themed artwork covers the walls throughout the center. The back room is the area for feeding and changing your baby. There are several highchairs, a microwave, 6 wooden changing tables (it would be difficult to change a larger child on these), a sink for hand washing and two private nursing rooms. The nursing rooms are equipped with a changing counter and a wooden rocker for the breast feeding mom. These are totally private and are meant for only one person, but it is big enough for another child to sit with you. In my opinion, Animal Kingdom is the hottest parks on Walt Disney World property and every family with a small child should take advantage of this great cooling off spot.
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Introduce solids. Baby is ready to eat solid foods by six months.
For bananas, leave half the peel on to help baby’s grip.
Offer bitesized pieces of cooked pasta, such as penne or macaroni.
Introduce milk (here’s how). Your toddler can drink cow’s milk at 12 months. If you are still breastfeeding, that’s great, too!
Avoid treats. There’s no room in a 12- to 24-month-old’s diet for candy, soft drinks and cake—not yet anyway. They require nutrient-rich foods to fill that precious and small tummy space.
Consistency is key.
Combine this with their newly discovered independence and desire for control, and it easily translates into—you guessed it—mealtime battles.
This is the stage when unhealthy feeding and eating patterns can develop and worsen, especially if there’s a lot of pressure, coercion or negative energy at the table.
Add vegetables, fruits, whole grains and protein-rich foods.
What’s most important is that your child stays nourished by choosing foods that contain the nutrients their bodies require for normal growth and development.
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It’s common to wonder whether your baby is eating enough – if you’re not sure how much food your baby needs, check out our age-by-age guide to feeding babies.
They’ll drink three or four 7- to 8-ounce bottles daily. (Here’s how to tell if your baby’s getting enough formula.)
m.: Wake up and play.
Just avoid giving your baby overly salted food or foods with too much added sugar. Once your baby is 12 months old, you can also give them honey.
Make sure your child eats slowly and in small portions. 
Cook until the mixture thickens and becomes soft. 
Monitor your child for signs of an allergy. 
How to properly introduce the baby to adult food and what to offer him? 
At the same time, you need to introduce the baby to only one product and gradually increase its volume over several days. As soon as the child tastes it, you can offer something else. 
By decreasing the amount of food eaten at night, you will help your baby go longer between feedings.
If you have to leave your baby alone, put him or her in a safe place on the floor.
Please bring your baby’s immunization card to each visit.
Read our recommendations and what you can do if your baby continues crying.
If acne appears after 6 weeks, a caregiver should speak to a doctor or dermatologist to determine the cause.
Dial 911 or call the nearest emergency department if a child has:
Mothers of babies often complain about biting the nipple, even with toothless gums it is painful. Let’s take a closer look at the symptoms. 
Anatomically, the gums and nasal cavity are very close. 
Most likely, the regimen is not suitable for the child, or there are strong associations for falling asleep and prolonging sleep. 
The causative agents of intestinal infections are innumerable, as well as their clinical manifestations, which exist under different names: dyspepsia, diarrhea, gastroenteritis, enterocolitis, gastroenterocolitis, etc. 
Often, a mother “disinfects” a nipple that has fallen to the floor, licking it with her tongue, adding her own microbes from the nasopharynx to the microbes raised from the floor. And the absence of the habit of washing hands among adult family members after going to the toilet threatens the baby with endless diarrhea.
Therefore, the child should not receive plain water, but glucose-salt solutions.
During the day, the amount of fluid administered should be from 50 to 150 ml of solution per kilogram of weight, depending on the frequency of vomiting, diarrhea and the severity of the condition.
Nothing that he has been drinking from a cup for a long time, give him a bottle of healing solution, let him play “little”.
Why is this happening? The mucous membrane of the stomach is sensitive to the entry and reproduction of microbes, and, upon reaching a certain concentration, removes the infectious agent from the body with the help of vomiting.
By providing these resources, the University makes no representations regarding the competence, ability, training, or experience of any of the babysitters or nannies found using these resources, and it is not responsible for the acts or omissions of these people. It is solely your responsibility to choose the appropriate person to meet your needs.
Once upon a time, grandparents, aunts, or cousins handled childcare for working parents. But fewer and fewer new parents today live close enough to their parents or siblings to make this a viable option, so you’ll probably have to find someone to care for your baby when you can’t be home with him. Whether you and your partner are working full- or part-time, you will basically have three child-care options available to you: a nanny or baby sitter, a home day-care provider, and a day-care center.
Also, you don’t need to make special arrangements or stay home yourself if your baby gets sick. A nanny or sitter often offers much more flexibility in terms of hours because you get to set them yourself. Finally, during your baby’s naps, your sitter may be prevailed upon to do some light housework, an invaluable blessing.
Also, because sitters are neither licensed nor subject to supervision, you’ll need to work hard at building a relationship with your baby’s sitter just to find out what they’ve been doing all day.
Adult caregivers often find that they need more money than child-care workers are usually paid. Teenage caregivers often have busy social lives of their own. So if you find a good caregiver, treat her or him like gold.
But the law obliges parents to take care of the health of the child. Failure to comply with this duty may result in an accident and result in criminal liability 
The decision to switch to home-based work is made by them independently and has the right to ask the employer about it.
The first days of online learning demonstrate a positive attitude of children to such activities: they study at home in front of a computer, but at the same time, the collectiveness of the lesson is maintained through audio communication with classmates.
109 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation “Causing death by negligence”. For example, a tragedy occurred in the Urals in the summer of 2019. A 12-year-old girl was left at home with her younger brothers. She decided to cook dinner, which caused a fire. The children died.
Without adult supervision, a child can be left at home from the age of 7–8, but not more than 30 minutes. For 9–12 year olds, you can increase this time to two to three hours in the morning or evening, and for 12–14 year olds, up to five to six hours. But only if the child knows how to use the simplest household appliances, can, if necessary, call his parents and responsibly approaches their requests and advice.
68-FZ “On the protection of the population and territories from natural and man-made emergencies.”
If your child is old enough, ask if it is someone they feel comfortable staying with. Trust yours and your child’s instincts.
Asking about the previous clients’ children as far as personalities, likes and dislikes, and how they did with sleeping and eating should bring out candid stories that will give you a window into the candidate’s interactions as well as their emotional investment in the families.
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“I would suggest that a parent with a child suffering from separation anxiety ask the babysitter: “How do you handle children who cling to their parents when they are leaving? Do you feel comfortable holding on to my child while we leave? How will you help my child settle down once we have left, yet he or she is still crying for us?,” says Colleen Wildenheaus, mother of a 13-year-old girl suffering from severe anxiety and OCD, and blogger at Good Bye Anxiety, Hello Joy.
Describe some of your favorite activities that involve interacting with kids in the age range of yours.
Already very, very smart, they know that a lot is useful for building relationships with colleagues and for any kind of effective communication. But in fact, for everyday tasks, the ability to correctly assess a person can be very important. Many of us have been in the situation of selecting a nanny, a tutor, the so-called domestic staff. So, all the methods that I talk about in my books, at trainings, all projective questions, cases, metaprograms – can be applied in everyday cases.
Agreed.
Remember the classic approach of most schools and kindergartens: “Only a complete idiot can behave like you!”. The second approach is more often characteristic of relatives, especially the elderly, but can also come from strangers. We want the child to grow up in a friendly atmosphere, and he had adequate self-esteem, so we decided that it is best
Such people answer something like: “Well, it always happens like that”, “It’s a common thing”. The most optimal answer is to look for reasons, moreover, real and balanced ones: “Why are they acting up and crying? Maybe something hurts, maybe he asks for something, or maybe he’s just tired.” There are a lot of options for such answers, the common thing is that there are real reasons, moreover, rather positive and objective than negative ones.
We would like our future nanny
Unfortunately, the risk of such a situation with a nanny is even greater. Therefore, we decided to check
And here is another checkpoint defined:
In the second part of the second question (about the medicine), we can also evaluate goodwill and the ability to look at the world through children’s eyes (“bitter”, “tasteless”, “it hurts to swallow”, and not evil “yes, it’s just whims”).
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You have the right to install a camera at least in every corner, but by law you must warn about it.
And vice versa. The nanny may be young, without experience,
2 How Much Honey Is Bad For Babies? 
The toxins that cause Botulism attack a person’s nervous system and can also cause muscle paralysis. 
Although cases of infant botulism are rare, the condition can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated quickly.
The less honey your baby eats, the less likely they are to consume potentially contaminated spores. 
Although it is not worth intentionally taking the risk, there is only a very small chance your child is going to end up getting sick if they eat honey.
Unfortunately, even when cooked honey can be dangerous for babies.
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If you eat this mixture at least once a week, you can thoroughly strengthen the body. 
It strengthens the immune system, normalizes digestion, eliminates dysbacteriosis, cleanses the body of toxins and toxins, promotes the elimination of cholesterol, and prevents the development of colitis. nine0005 
It is used to prevent flu and colds, stomach ulcers, cancer, diseases of the liver, kidneys, eyes. Honey reduces pain, removes toxins and toxins from the body, helps to restore strength after serious illnesses. It increases the chances of pregnancy, improves the functioning of the heart muscle and helps to maintain youth. 
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Yogurts contain many vitamins and microelements that are important for the growth of a child; 
You need to be careful not to make such mistakes. 
This is usually the fourth feeding of the day. Yogurt can also be combined with cookies and cottage cheese. nine0005 
After adding the leaven to it, mix thoroughly. Pour milk into sterile containers. Now the yogurt maker will do its job. It constantly maintains the desired temperature at which bacteria actively multiply. The main advantage of the yogurt maker is the long-term maintenance of the temperature necessary for the “work” of the starter microorganisms. nine0005 
Boil 2 liters of milk, then cool it to the desired temperature (38-40 degrees). We add sourdough to it. Having closed the device with a lid, set it to the desired “yogurt” mode. Cooking time – 8-10 hours. When the yogurt is ready, pour it into glass containers and put it in the refrigerator. You can eat it after 2-3 hours. nine0005 
nine0003 In a cold environment, bacteria growth stops, preventing further mowing of milk . In yogurt, you can put pieces of fruit, a little jam or syrup. 
Make sure it has been kept in the refrigerator. When preparing yogurt for a child under one year old, always take a new starter. 
2 g. For a child from 2 to 5 years old, classic, milk-cream and cream-milk yogurts are suitable. Fat-free and reduced-fat yoghurts are not foods of choice for children and should only be used on the advice of a doctor. 
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Long-term storage yogurts contain preservatives in their composition, therefore they are not natural and are not recommended for children. nine0005 
The Little Remedies® Infant Fever & Pain Reliever is for babies 24 pounds or less. If your baby is bigger, you can use Little Remedies® Children’s Fever & Pain Reliever. Plus, the AccuSafe® syringe makes dosing easy.
Lately, though, your happy-go-lucky bundle of joy is acting differently. Could she be teething?
This can make your baby gag or cough, which is totally normal. She will learn to deal with these symptoms of teething.
This can cause frustration for babies and for parents. If you notice your baby starting to whine or cry more often — anywhere from the 3-month mark on — it’s possible that your baby is beginning to teeth. Not all babies are fussy because of teething. Your baby may cut teeth without so much as a whimper. But other babies may be more affected by the discomfort of cutting teeth. Be patient with your baby if he’s extra fussy during this period.
For example, if a child is sick, the milk may change in response, containing more of the antibodies needed to overcome the illness. 
Leftover breast milk or formula left in a baby’s mouth for a long period of time can also irritate the skin and lead to a rash. 
Avoid soaps or cleansing wipes as they can cause more irritation. 
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It appears mainly in the morning, it is not paroxysmal, does not cause discomfort to the child – it is rather a cough. Rare episodes of coughing can also occur in a healthy child, for example, during sleep due to the accumulation of mucous discharge in the larynx. A natural cough can occur with a sharp change in air temperature, for example, when moving into a warm room from a frost. In infants, a reflex reaction may occur when saliva or mother’s milk gets “in the wrong throat”; at night, coughing can be triggered by increased saliva production due to teething. 
Occurs after the dry cough phase during the course of most colds. 
Accompanying the infectious disease whooping cough. 