Feeding Practices for Infants

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1. Amara and Kira work at a childcare center where all infants are routinely bottle fed at 11:00 a.m. Amara and Kira disagree about feeding infants all at the same time. Which of the options below describe the rationale behind proper feeding routines for infants? *

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A. Infants need a routine to follow. Feeding all infants at the same time is best for infants' development.

B. Infants should all be fed at the same time because they can learn from one another.

C. Infants all have the same needs. Feeding infants at the same time everyday helps establish a feeling of security.

D. Infants have different needs. Each infant should have an individual feeding routine. Meeting baby's needs by feeding in response to their cues, ensures adequate growth, nutrient intake, and helps promote bonding between baby and caregiver.

2. Dominique was holding an infant for a bottle feeding while in a child care center. She noticed that the infant had fallen asleep. What should Dominique do next? *

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A. Place the infant in a crib and continue to feed.

B. Remove the bottle from the infant and place the infant in a crib.

C. Place the infant in a crib and prop the bottle by the side of the crib so that the infant can continue to feed.

D. Remove the bottle from the infant, place the infant in a crib without waking the infant, and start feeding again.

3. Robert is a teacher in the infant room. He has received a written feeding statement from each infant's parent/guardian. Each feeding statement lists the foods and drinks, including specific formula or breast milk, each infant eats/drinks. How often should each infant's written feeding statement be updated?
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4. Child care educators may use a microwave to warm bottles and infant foods.
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5. Amanda is the teacher in the infant room. She is holding an infant and bottle feeding him. Amanda notices that during the feeding, the infant begins to turn his head away from the bottle when it is offered. Based on this information, Amanda should . . . (mark all that apply)
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A. allow the infant to take a break during the feeding because this is a sign that the baby is full.

B. immediately stop the feeding because this is a sign that the baby is full.

C. stop the feeding unless she has a note from the baby's healthcare provider requiring the feeding to continue because this is a sign that the baby is full.

6. Which of the choices below describes proper storage of formula and breast milk?
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A. Unused portions of formula must be thrown away after each feeding that lasts more than an hour.

B. Unused bottles must be labeled with the date they were prepared unless they are returned to the parent/guaridan at the end of the day.

C. Each infant's bottle must be labeled with the infant's name and refrigerated immediately after preparation by center staff members or on arrival if prepared by a parent or guardian.

D. All of the above

7. Chantel is an infant teacher and has been caring for the same group of infants and is familiar with their feeding plans. She notices that Miguel has good head and neck control and can sit upright when supported. She has also noticed Miguel reaching out for food. Chantel sees these as signs that Miguel is ready to begin solid foods. True or False, it is okay to begin Miguel on cereal without his parents' permission.
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