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Caring for babies

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Basic Care

A human baby is very immature when it is born compared to other creatures.

1. Give three things that the new born zebra can do that the human baby cannot

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When a child is born the mother must begin to provide all the needs of the baby that were provided naturally for the baby while in the womb.

2. Name four essentials provided naturally for the baby in the womb.


The right temperature

3. At what constant temperature should the baby be kept?

4. Name one problem that could occur if the baby becomes too hot or too cold.

3. At what constant temperature should the baby be kept?

4. Name one problem that could occur if the baby becomes too hot or too cold.


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Basic needs

A baby will need to be fed clothed and kept clean.

5. Apart from these practical things how else does the baby benefit from being cared for by its mother and father?

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Feeding the Young Baby

Mrs Smith is considering the best way to feed the baby.

6. In what ways would breast feeding be easier for Mrs Smith? Try to give 3 ways.

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7. Give 2 ways that breast feeding is better for the baby.

8. What are 3 disadvantages of breast feeding?

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Bottle Feeding

Mrs Smith may prefer to bottle feed.

9. What are two advantages of bottle feeding?

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10. How might the health of the baby be affected by bottle feeding?


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11. You need to produce a leaflet on bottle feeding what would be the main points you would make under these headings:

cleaning hygiene type of milk mixing


Mothers become very good at recognising why their baby is crying.

12. What are four reasons why a baby may be crying?

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Soothing This mother has soothed this

baby by holding it close making gentle noises and gently swaying.

13. Why do you think a new born baby will be calmed by this?

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Nappy Time AAnswers

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A baby will need to be changed about 6 times each day. 14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of

disposable nappies?


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15. What causes nappy rash? 16. How can nappy rash be prevented and treated?


How to bath a baby

17.What are the 5 missing bits of advice?

E. …….the baby’s head all the time

E. …….the baby’s head all the time

B. All the equipment needs to be ………

B. All the equipment needs to be ………

The ears and creases in the skin need to be cleaned

The ears and creases in the skin need to be cleaned

D. The scalp should be washed and rinsed especially if the baby has ………

D. The scalp should be washed and rinsed especially if the baby has ………

A. The room should be ……………….

A. The room should be ……………….

C. The water should be about …..°C, and tested before the baby is put in!

C. The water should be about …..°C, and tested before the baby is put in!

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18. What are 4 things to consider when shopping for a new baby?


Suggested Answers 1. The zebra foal can stand, run focus

on the world around it and can begin to feed itself.

2. Warmth, food, shelter, protection and security.

3. 18° Centigrade. 4. Dehydration or Hypothermia. 5. The baby has security and a constant

familiar routine. 6. It is readily available, free, requires

less fuss especially in the middle of the night.

7. It is natural, the milk contains the right food substances, it carries antibodies, is the right temperature, helps bonding.

8. Only mother can feed, can be awkward, disrupts sleep, tiring, cant measure the amount taken, prevents mum returning to work.

9. Others can feed the baby, mum can return to work, baby can be fed anywhere, the amount taken can be measured.

10. May be prone to eczema, nappy rash, constipation be overweight and will not receive the antibodies needed.

11. Bottles and teats should be thoroughly cleaned, All equipment must be stored hygienically and bottles and teats sterilised. Only the correct baby formula milk should be used not cows milk. The milk should be mixed according to the instructions.

12. Hunger, pain, colic, wind, uncomfortable, lonely, tired…

13. The noises closeness and heartbeat will copy the security of the womb.

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14. They are more convenient easier to use and hygienic. They are more expensive vary in quality and are bad for the environment.

15. Ammonia in the urine and not changing the baby.

16. Fresh air, regular changing, Vaseline or specialist cream.

17. A. warm and draught free B. within easy reach C. 37°c D. cradle cap E. Support.

18. Design, cost, safety, cleaning, materials, comfort, does it do the job, durability.

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