Describe infant/toddler nutritional needs
Learn about the nutritional needs of infants and toddlers, including common myths and facts about safe sleep. Gain valuable insights for early childhood education and child care centers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
120 hours courses
12 CEUs online
CDA Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio Review 
Credencial CDA de Cuidado Infantil Familiar con Revisión del Portafolio
Credencial CDA de Cuidado Infantil Familiar con Revisión del Portafolio 5/5
12 CEUs online
CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review Credencial CDA para infantes y niños pequeños con revisión de portafolio
Credencial CDA para infantes y niños pequeños con revisión de portafolio 4.8/5
45 hours courses
4.5 CEUs online
4.5/5
40 hours courses
3 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Describe common myths and facts about safe sleep for infants and young toddlers.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
- Describe the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Describe how materials, equipment, environment, and staff meet the individual needs for children
- Describe the five critical needs for children to develop optimal emotional health
- Describe the nutritional needs of children from infancy to age 12.
- Give examples of appropriate sensory activities for infants and toddlers.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program.
- List resources and the referral process for infants and toddlers with a suspected/diagnosed disability.
- Identify types of abuse in infants and toddlers.
- Identify indoor activities to plan for infants and toddlers during inclement weather.
- Describe the meaning of positive discipline in the classroom.
- Explain appropriate crib guidelines for caregivers to ensure safe sleep for infants and young toddlers.
- List the most common reasons why infants and toddlers bite.
- Describe the stages of grief and the different ways children react to grief and stress.
- Describe how caregivers can help to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.
- Demonstrate understanding of appropriate interaction with infants and toddlers.
- List and review tracking systems to monitor the daily feeding schedule of infants and toddlers
- Identify strategies to ensure appropriate infant and toddler supervision.
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