Describe common myths and facts about safe sleep for infants and young toddlers.
Central objective: Debunk common myths and present evidence-based facts about safe sleep for infants and young toddlers to help early childhood educators and child care centers protect children. Supporting elements: Clear crib guidelines — including mattress safety, sleep position, bedding restrictions, and caregiver practices — plus practical tips for implementing and enforcing safe-sleep policies in child care settings.Trainings incorporating this outcome
2 hours courses
0.2 CEUs
Related Outcomes
- Describe common myths and facts about safe sleep for infants and young toddlers.
- Explain appropriate crib guidelines for caregivers to ensure safe sleep for infants and young toddlers.
- Give examples of strategies caregivers can use to ensure safe sleeping habits and the prevention of SIDS/SUIDS in infants.
- Apply strategies caregivers can use to ensure safe sleeping habits and the prevention of SIDS in infants
- List the most common reasons why infants and toddlers bite.
- Describe the stages of emotional development in young children.
- Describe the use of safe sleep practices.
- Describe the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program.
- Give examples of appropriate sensory activities for infants and toddlers.
- Describe how caregivers can help to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.
- Identify strategies to ensure appropriate infant and toddler supervision
- Explain the possible causes and results of traumatic brain injury in infants and young children.
- List resources and the referral process for infants and toddlers with a suspected/diagnosed disability.
- Describe how materials, equipment, environment, and staff meet the individual needs for children
- Define mental health and its Indicators in infants and young children.
- Demonstrate understanding of appropriate interaction with infants and toddlers.
- Identify strategies to ensure appropriate infant and toddler supervision.
- Describe the importance of social emotional skill development in children entering kindergarten.
- Describe the history of early childhood education in the U.S.
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