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Fussy Babies
April 14, 2011
If it hasn't been in the hands... and the body... It can't be in the brain.
-Bev Bos, 1934-2016, Preschool Director and International Speaker
In 2005, the Erikson Institute established a "Fussy Baby Network," where experienced infant care teachers could share their ideas about caring for a fussy baby.  In the Exchange article, "Supporting Infant Teachers in their Care of Fussy Babies," (July 2008), Cindy Jurie and Marsha Baker shared some of the wisdom of these caregivers.  Here are a few examples:
  • The goodness of fit between a primary caregiver and an infant is a connection that helps support the hard-to-settle baby by reducing the number of staff that baby must adjust to.
  • Primary caregivers also offer a consistent relationship to families that facilitate the development of trust, helping to reduce a parent’s stress and concern over the transition to care outside of the home.
  • Far and away the most commonly mentioned practice was that of swaddling the baby in a blanket (if permitted by licensing).
  • Classical and soft jazz music were also commonly mentioned as well as sound relaxers, as they seem to help provide a calmer atmosphere in the baby room.
  • Taking advantage of fresh air and going outside may be helpful as is infant massage (although this should not be done when the baby is in the middle of a crying spell).
  • Teachers tell us that despite the challenges of dealing with a fussy baby, their ability to be consistent in their practice and maintain a positive spirit aids them in their work.





Voices DVD
Caring for Infants and Young Toddlers

  • What do babies need from caregivers?
  • Creating safe environments that meet evolving need
  • Learning to communicate with infants
  • The importance of relationships
  • What are the qualities that make an exceptional infant teacher?
  • How do you know when an infant/toddler classroom is working?
  • How do ratios and group sizes affect the quality of infant care?
  • What does curriculum mean for infant care?

These are not your typical training DVDs. No scripts. No staged events. Imagine sitting down for a one-on-one conversation with some of the leaders in the field of early care and education. Imagine them presenting at your next class, staff development, or training session. This is the concept behind Voices on DVD.

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Comments (1)

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Nirmal Kumar Ghosh · April 14, 2011
Shishu Vikash Kendra
Kolkata, West Bengal, India


Hello
Child friend , Parents - child - caregiver are co-related . The rapport among them
is very important .
Thank you



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