Newborns

You can help prevent SIDS by doing what?

• Not smoking around a baby

• Placing them on their stomach to sleep

• Putting them in an "empty" crib(no blankets, toys, etc.)

• Breastfeeding

Answer explanation

They should be placed on their back instead of the stomach!

What is it called when you let your infant feed themselves bite sized pieces of food instead of purees or mashes?

• Combo feeding

• Formula Feeding

• Teething

• Baby Led Weaning

• Spoon Feeding

Which option is NOT an example of Fine motor skills?

• Jumping on one foot

• Picking up an apple slice

• Holding a rattle

• Buttoning a shirt

What is the difference between PURPLE crying and colic?

• Purple crying can lead to Shaken baby syndrome

• There is no difference

• Colic usually refers to an abnormal amount of crying

• Purple crying is more unusual

Answer explanation

Purple crying is common among almost all newborns

What does the 4th trimester refer to?

• Pregnancies that go over 41 weeks

• The first year of baby's life

• When Dad or the partner have depression

• The 12 week period after birth where the parents and child adjust emotionally and physically

Which statement is FALSE?

• Disposable diapers are better for the environment

• Disposables are better for daycares

• Cloth diapers are cheaper over time

• Cloth diapers usually result in faster potty training

What is true about breastfeeding?

• It can reduce the risk of SIDS and breast cancer

• It is cheaper than formula

• It is easier for a partner to help with than formula

• It can be painful and emotionally stressful for the mom

Answer explanation

Formula & bottle feeding allow new dads to be more involved and may let mom get more sleep

When should you stop swaddling a baby(with traditional swaddles?)

• At 6 months

• When they start to roll over

• You never need to stop

• When they start sleeping in their own bed

What is a baby not supposed to have?

• Water

• Honey

• Pre made formula

• Breastmilk & formula mixed together

What is a FALSE statement?

• Babies can drown in 2 inches of water

• Babies can die if they swallow a battery

• Babies should sleep in their own nursey as soon as they get home from the hospital

• Babies may have a genetic predisposition for SIDS

Answer explanation

While babies hsould sleep in their own bassinet/crib, it is better to keep their bed in your room for the first 6+ months