Supporting breastfeeding practices is a critical aspect of providing comprehensive care for infants and #toddlers in child care settings. Maryland child care directors and #teachers working in facilities with infants and toddlers are required to complete approved training in supporting breastfeeding practices for several reasons:
Promoting Optimal Infant Health:
Ensuring Nutritional Adequacy:
Facilitating Smooth Transition from Home to Child Care:
Addressing Breastfeeding Challenges:
Encouraging Maternal Well-Being:
Meeting Regulatory Requirements:
Fostering Positive Relationships with Families:
Enhancing Child Care Professional Competence:
In summary, completing approved training in supporting breastfeeding practices is essential for Maryland child care directors and teachers working with infants and toddlers. It aligns with best practices in #early-childhood-education, promotes optimal infant health, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, it fosters a nurturing and supportive environment that benefits both infants and their families.
Complete your requirement today with ChildCareEd’s Supporting Breastfeeding Practices In Child Care. We created this course to help you better understand the benefits of breastfeeding and how to support mothers who want to continue breastfeeding their children after returning to work or school. In addition, you will learn the proper handling, storing, and feeding techniques for breast milk. This course meets the requirements for breastfeeding training for the Maryland State Department of Education.