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>> Infants teach us about what they need, so the main task of parents and providers is to be attuned to infants' cues. During play, sleep and eating, infants gradually learn to calm themselves, in spite of outside stimulation, in order to focus on what they're doing. When childcare providers attentatively read a baby's signals, they help babies to eat and sleep comfortably, to be alert when they play, and to become more independent as they learn to trust their environment and providers.

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>> Okay, Ethan, I'm gonna put you right here, so you can watch me prepare your bottle.

>> A childcare provider who is not the baby's nursing mother should always be prepared to feed an infant when he's hungry. Bottles should be prepared in the refrigerator, clearly labeled with the child's name. One- to 3-month-old babies should be fed every 3 to 4 hours, with approximately 3 to 4 ounces of formula for each feeding. 6 to 8 bottles can be prepared for a 24-hour period. Older babies will need 4 to 8 ounces per feeding. Prepared bottles should not be stored in the refrigerator for more than 24 hours. They may be warmed for each feeding by placing them in bottle warmers in a pan of warm water or by holding them under warm running water. Test the temperature of the formula by shaking a few drops onto the inside of your wrist. If it is comfortably warm, but not hot, it is ready for the baby. Expressed breast milk can be stored by freezing 4-ounce amounts in disposable plastic bottle liners. Frozen breast milk should not be kept in a freezer for more than 45 days [caregiver's voice]. Like formula, unfrozen breast milk should not be stored in the main part of the refrigerator for more than 24 hours. Both formula and breast milk may be heated in 4-ounce amounts so there is not too much left over after feeding. Breast milk may also be heated under warm running water or in a bowl or cup of warm water [caregiver's voice]. Once the temperature of the milk has been tested, the provider holds the baby comfortably in the bend of her arm or with the feet close to the waist, with the baby's body extended away on the lap and the head cradled in the provider's arm. The child's head should be higher than the body, so the formula doesn't get into the inner ear when the baby swallows. The provider uses a finger of the bottle-holding hand to stroke the baby's cheek. The baby turns his head towards the bottle nipple. The provider can also brush the lips gently with the finger or the bottle nipple. She allows the baby to take the nipple deeply into his mouth to begin sucking. She makes sure that the tip of the nipple is back far enough in the baby's mouth. She then tilts the bottom of the bottle up so the nipple is full of milk and the baby sucks in no air. The bottle is held firmly, so that the baby's sucking efforts pull against the provider's pressure. As the baby eats, the childcare provider can talk and sing to the baby in a quiet, encouraging way. If the provider is too animated, the baby will become distracted. A specific tempo or tone of voice can help the baby to remain calm and focused on eating.

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-Successful feeding requires patience and an understanding of the infant's physical requirements and developmental abilities. Infants provide cues about their wants and needs through sounds and body language. With time and experience, caregivers become more confident in their ability to recognize and respond to these signals. In this chapter, you will learn about infants' development, their unique nutrient needs, and the feeding process. As you watch the video, carefully note how milk (breast and formula) is stored, handled, prepared, and served to an infant.

1-Why did the teacher make a point of telling Ethan that she was putting him in the infant seat?

2-Why should an infant always be fed in an upright position?

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Answer.1) Teacher wants Ethan to watch how teacher prepares his bottle that's why teacher make a point in telling Ethan that she was putting him in the infant seat.

Answer.2) Infant should always be fed in upright position to reduce the morbitiy due ear infection and Respiratory infection. As upright feeding reduces risk of major otitis and respiRespir infections.